E & K G

9.2

A real mesmerizing mix of dry flowers and darker red fruit. 13 years young and plenty of life ahead of it! — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.8

I can’t pour enough praise on Dan and his talents. I don’t give many wines near perfect scores, but this merits one. The nose is a beautifully balanced mix of floral fruits, earth and spice. Blackberries, huckleberries, boysenberries, black plum, black raspberries, plum, black raspberries, poached strawberries, dark moist soils, loamy dry soil/clay, raspberry cola, smoked meats, medium dark spice, vanilla, clove, nutmeg, lilacs, violets and lavender. The balance is incredible...one of the most balanced wines I’ve had. The structure, tension and length are so close to perfect. It’s in the OMG realm. The tannins are nicely resolved but still have teeth. It’s gorgeously lush and rich. Blackberries, huckleberries, boysenberries, black plum, black raspberries, plum, black raspberries, poached strawberries, hues of blue fruits haunt the palate, dark moist soils, loamy dry soil/clay, raspberry cola, black licorice, touch herbaceous, smoked meats, medium dark spice, vanilla, clove, nutmeg, black & white pepper, dry crushed rocks, stones, lilacs, violets and lavender. The finish is heaven all the way around. To borrow Bordeaux terminology, this is First Growth Shiraz. If you don’t seek out Dan’s wines on the secondary market, you are missing something special. Not at all meant to be enjoyed young. This wine is in a very good spot and has another 10 years of life going forward. — 8 years ago

Justin Floyd

9.1

Delicious....great nose...good mix of pepper and fruit — 9 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.5

I really came to like this one. The pedigree of the vineyard is unassailable & while this opened on the first day with a jumbled mix of bracing acid backed with some opulent creaminess which eventually came together and showed a lemon curd richness tamed by acidic tension. Fantastic stuff. — 9 years ago

Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

9.7

Fantastic mix of berry fruit, earth, spices. A very seductive wine with immense power and long finish. — 10 years ago

Josh Spurling

9.0

Really tasty with a mix of pear, citrus, and tropical fruits. Mediterranean herb notes add spice add interest. Great spring/summer sunny day sipper! — 8 years ago

.

9.2

From 375ml. Very smooth, surprisingly light in body, with a mix of sweet and tart cherries, warm cinnamon, and old wood. The nose is less effusive than I would've hoped, but the palate is all elegance and class. Ends with a clean, medium-length finish. — 8 years ago

Sean Christensen

9.0

Amazing acidity. Very Burgundian. — 9 years ago

Michael Barrett

9.0

Cherry notes and flirty. Great for a summer day if you find Surah top heavy. Lovely buttery aftertaste. Go New York! — 9 years ago

Nicole Dutram

9.5

Spice. Good body but not overpowering. Citrus hint trying to make its way into the mix. Quite delicious. — 9 years ago

Lisa LaCoursiere

9.6

Never disappointed with this wine!! Opened and decanted before dinner and just kept getting better! Beautiful, perfumey nose....soft tannins, nice mix of chocolate and fruit. Fantastic with our porcini ribeye. #josephphelps — 10 years ago

Andrea Watt

10

The blend really brings out subtle notes from both grapes and makes a smooth but intriguing mix of flavors. One of my favorites for the price. — 11 years ago

Evan Frazier

Owner/Winemaker Ferdinand Wines

9.7

This is in the American history museum btw. Right next to Julia child's kitchen... — 12 years ago

JM Latour

8.9

I recall that I really enjoyed this wine and that it was really smooth. Don’t recall vintage. — 8 years ago

Danny Hearit

9.0

Perfect Thanksgiving wine. Mix of Lambrusco and Merlot with a bit of sweetness, mellow. — 8 years ago

Josh Trowbridge

9.4

Pleasant Valley Pinot Noir that taste like a Grand Cru Burgundy....#badasswine — 8 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.4

Spiced cherries & tobacco mix with vanilla & dill herbal aromatics. Grippy tannins & mild acidity frame the fruit & spice. Puts on weight as it breathes. Benchmark Rioja. — 9 years ago

Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.4

Cloudy ruby, this wine smells of earth and cedar and dried red fruits. In the mouth, dried flowers and forest floor mix with river-mud-tannins and a bright juicy acidity. Tasted out of magnum. — 9 years ago

Paco Suro

9.0

Really interesting. Paired with a very eclectic mix at Passionfish and rocked the whole way through it. At $36 on the list. A steal. — 10 years ago

Michael Wilson

9.1

Really lovely blend of 10 different grapes. Lots of purple flowers and pepper. — 12 years ago

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