Shay A

9.2

My first pop of this vintage of Geyserville. I don’t open zin often, and when I do it’s normally on the young side, so I was unsure how this would show (perfect, too early or too much in a quiet period). I think this is a combo of the last two.

Following over two days (and out of a Zalto universal), this sports a beautiful dark ruby color in the glass, albeit closer to black cherry at its core. Aromatics really jumped on day two showing notes of rhubarb, rosemary, mint, and just a faint kiss of that classical Ridge American oak usage. Vibrant and energetic acidity on the palate...certainly not a jammy/flabby style zin. The palate reveals red and black berry medley, cherry infused mocha, cocoa, and a slight note of spice on the finish. I think this may be in a quiet period, but more than anything, it’s young...I’d decant a couple hours if opening any time soon. — 5 years ago

Amanda Jones

9.1

Hazy pink, funk on the nose, with stone fruit and citrusy zest. Higher on acidity, dry, a delicious natural rosé! — 7 years ago

with Cameron

Martinez

9.0

Grapefruit, subtle oak, — 7 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.1

Things which are painfully underrated. One of New Zealand’s best bands, The Brunettes with their best record, Mars Loves Venus and a 2013 Collio Cab Franc. So many rocks to turn over in this world for great stuff. — 8 years ago

Benjamin Hickey

9.4

Banging. All natural, very bright, rich and round. Very happy wine. — 9 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.3

Still quite youthful fruit, but mellowed tannins, with cassis, tarragon and something dark and smoky on the finish. — 9 years ago

with Lynne

Byron C Mayes

8.9

Dark blackish purple. Inviting nose of blackberry cobbler and boysenberry syrup. Full-bodied palate echoes the nose adding supple, medium plus tannins and a backbone of medium acidity. A fantastic New World representation of the variety in which the signature body and structure sit squarely in a universal comfort zone. Enjoy with barbecue, steaks, pulled pork, or even American style cassoulet. Drink now through 2027. — 6 years ago

Alexander Vadas

9.4

Mind bending freshness at 15%abv! Venus strikes back! I’m a sea of dead wines this crackles — 6 years ago

Ira Schwartz

9.3

Served at red wine temperature. Baked apple was the dominant aroma upon opening but transforms into a sour ale nose with air. A creamy palate of white peach , apricot and a strong saline note. A wonderful accompaniment to all my dinner courses; Parisian ham , beef tartare, and fennel sausage. A unique wine that could divide the table. — 6 years ago

Chris Haywood

9.2

Shone dried leaves black cherry nose. Power tannins! White pepper and menthol more prominent in your trap. Chalky lavendar hints. Pleasingly huge and tight. More brutal, less primary than the 2016, oddly. Down a point as the appeal is less universal even though this is more to my taste. — 7 years ago

Obada Kteifan

9.0

Excellent grapefruit and citrus, very classic Marlborough Sauv Blanc. Really hard not to enjoy this. Acidity and alcohol balance are seamless. — 8 years ago

Brent S

8.9

Almost a fishy nose, but the flavor was interesting - in a good way - unlike anything else I've had. Not a universal opinion at the table though. Some hated it. — 8 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.9

A journey to the centre of the earth and back, then on to the moon, knocking on the doors of Venus and all the other planets.
Very close to perfection.
Nothing to do with the Tuscan Vin Santo, more like a German TBA. Game of sweetness, freshness, density, viscosity, eternity and who knows what more. A must in your cellar to keep for special occasions.✌️❤️ — 9 years ago

Elizabeth S.

9.0

Zuriah’s medium red. Reminds me of France with Milena and Myles and Zuriah so I’m not objective. Seems like a very universal red wine. Zuriah says it’s smoky but not too much. I don’t taste it but I do smell it when she mentions it.
Bold but not bitter. I liked it a lot at first but I feel like all red wine’s unpleasant flavors build more than white wines — 6 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

In-freaking-credible — 6 years ago

Bridget Rynne

9.8

Rockeman wine — 6 years ago

Tegan Marriott

9.3

I throughly enjoyed this cider fermented with their own pomace plus la garagista's wine, my personal favorite winery in Vermont at the moment . I think it's a great cider that is not too sweet & has enough acid and tannins to pair it with a nice pork dish meal. — 7 years ago

Jack Petras

8.9

Gulpable food wine with unmistakable Italian character, casual, dark berries, leather , like the universal donor of wine — 8 years ago

Chris England

9.2

NV amazing QPR Rose bubbles @ £30-36 reviewed before but quick notes again 😁 perfect in Zalto Universal 👍

🍇 62% PN, 24% C & 14% PM with 6% still red

🍷 Peachy salmon glimmering pink

👃 Strawberry cream biscuit w/ raspberry & peach

👄 Med bodied creamy mousse of peach, strawberry, raspberry & grapefruit w/ a sweet shortbread biscuit

🎯 Med+ fresh fruits (as above) w/ a dry biscuity finish
— 8 years ago

Andrew Reetz

8.9

Damn this is good. Hybrid grapes from Colorado make for bright acidic mix that differentiates this wine from its dry sisters and brothers from Augustina's Winery. — 9 years ago