Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

This bottle is now part of the Don Julio wine bottle ring of honor. Noted and signed by the two of us.

On the nose; burnt ambers, incense, touch of charcoal, ruby dark currants. Ripe, deep, ruby; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, some black plum & plum, black cherry cola, light vanilla & cinnamon, caramel, soft spice, tarry notes, some black licorice, rich loamy soil & clay with dark red florals & violets.

On the palate; the body is full. The tannins are still a little thick and dry. The wine is gorgeous & elegant now that it’s opened up. Ruby dark currants. Ripe, deep, ruby; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, some black plum & plum & some cherry & strawberries on the longer set, black cherry cola, black raspberries liqueur notes, light vanilla & cinnamon, caramel, soft spice, some black licorice, hint of burnt ambers, sweet tarry notes, just a touch of charcoal, graphite, dry loamy soil & clay, dry dark soils, grey minerals, with dark red florals & violets. The acidity is round and beautiful. The wine is starting to hit its groove. The texture, balance, length and tension are lovely but will continue to evolve for another 8-10 years. The long finish is; beautiful, elegant, sexy and lasts minutes.

The wine really dropped some of its minerality on the last glass after nearly two hours in the decanter.

Photos of, one of, if not the best Steakhouse in Buenos Aires, Don Julio. Our signed bottle, now famed, sitting above the center bar. My ribeye 🥩 and the cooks grilling steaks directly behind the bar.

We left at 11:30p and there were still people waiting outside to be seated for dinner. — 7 years ago

speedy duncan

9.1

ready to go medium fruit forward good depth and balance with a16 meatballs local tomato sauce and pasta it was singing thanks julio@ristorantepaoletti — 9 years ago

with Frances and Tripp

Alexandra Viscosi

9.0

Not too sweet but great chilled. 10% — 9 years ago

Debi Stangel

9.7

Enjoyed this wine at Ginger in anchorage w Kristen and Julio — 10 years ago

Megan Stockton

10

Another wine to honor Carmen! — 11 years ago

with Kelly

Laura Pendleton

9.4

Malbec at don Julio — 11 years ago

Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.4

Oh boy! This was good. Individually estate picked grapes and made in the exact fashion Gina Gallo's grandpa made it. This is a tribute to Ernest and Julio. And it's good! $37 / 93pts — 12 years ago

Luz Escobar

9.7

Pacific Grove, CA con Adriana Zamora; julio 23, 2013 — 12 years ago

Juan Leos

9.7

Julio en Woodlands — 12 years ago

Jeff Preager

9.5

Excellent wine. Had it as our second mini decanter at Don Julio. It has a slight dryness in the aftertaste and is drier than the Norton Tote, with excellent flavor and body. — 7 years ago

Renee fini

9.4

Julio delivers once again! Bring me some toast for this jam! Oh yes! — 8 years ago

Sanin Serna

9.5

Good wine and easy to eat with — 9 years ago

with Martha

Petter P

9.3

The colour of neon blood, it’s a powerfull and juicy wine with a deep blueberry and fig nose. The high alcohol is controlled by a backbone of tannins. Big flavours with blackberry, vanilla and dark fruit with chocolate fudge in the long finish. A julio iglesias kind of wine. — 9 years ago

Dan Michael

9.1

This wine is just drop dead delicious, with fruit from Barelli, Frei and Monte Rosso, it is drop and complex, just a hint of soft vanilla oak with a long balanced finish. Great with a Burger Dog on the 14th tee at Silverado! — 10 years ago

Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.7

One of my favorites. Stunning. Bell pepper and stones over ripe fruit. Youthful nose, but weight, depth and texture. Crisp acid. — 10 years ago

Michelle Slay

9.6

On the sweeter side. Super fruity! — 11 years ago

Frida Gustafsson

9.2

Neat wine. Very soft fruity aroma with a mineral and smokey flavour with a lingering aftertaste. — 11 years ago

Gerardo Martinez Zuñiga

9.7

Con premeditación y mucha ventaja, este vino ofrece en primera nariz un aroma refrescante con tonos de frutas rojas y en segunda nariz te encuentras algo de humo, pimienta y viruela roja. Ya en boca es untuoso de fácil paladar........ Superama $ 170 y sin un trío. Recomendable — 12 years ago

Linn Jansson

10

Godaste rosé jag smakat! Farligt gott 👌 — 12 years ago

Jen

9.0

Perfect w steaks at Don Julio — 7 years ago

Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.5

Absolutely. When I have the room. 95pts. ANW206 — 8 years ago

Eric Campion

9.1

Tasty easy drinking Pinot — 8 years ago

Ashley Munro

9.5

Julio brought this from Chile — 9 years ago

Cynthia Martinez

10

The most reliable in the world. I went for the #tequila #añejo for this rainy weather. — 10 years ago

with Jose Angel

Renee fini

10

Amazing wine. Respectable winemaker. He is such a great person,very real and very passionate about wine. Julio you rock!! — 10 years ago

Cecilia Sánchez

9.5

Julio 1, 2014 Bounarotti : ESS y NOS — 11 years ago

Jonas Johansson

9.6

Good but not Don Julio or Artenom good. — 11 years ago

Elsa Garcia

9.6

From Julio — 12 years ago

Luz Escobar

8.9

Julio 20, 2013 — 12 years ago

Juan Leos

9.5

Con Julio en su casa — 12 years ago