Gladys Xiques

9.1

One of my faves. The unique iodine taste of a Spanish rioja paired beautifully with the duck. Wow. — 10 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Another great vintage of a wonderfully consistent Rioja. Made from fruit of vines that average 40 years old. Lots of aging in advance of this wine’s release. (And it’s considered a Crianza?) Aromas of blackberry, leather and dried rose petals. Blackberry and Black cherry on the pallet with a hint of orange peel. Hint of wood smoke on the finish. Dusty tannins and nicely balanced acidity. Solid QPR. — 4 years ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Another bottle. This rocks. A little bread and biscuit on the nose. Lean and defined. Rocks and conserved lemon. Very good. — 6 years ago

with Bex

Amanda Gillie

9.7

Like this one more than the Zinfandel . The zif was sweeter. This has a hint of the tannin grape skins. “Ripe black fruits and bittersweet chocolate notes. Smooth texture due to firm fine tannins. Rich plum, cherry and black currant aromas with notes of rhubarb and pepper.” Super good! Might be a favorite? — 7 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Big old world fruit bomb! Actually a Monastrell/Syrah 50/50 Blend. Loads of intense red and black fruit with elements of vanilla and toffee. Aged in bourbon barrels. Long finish. I actually served this one as a dessert wine because of the BIG fruit. Thanks for this bottle, Bud. — 9 years ago

with Tom and John

Greg Koslosky

9.5

Best. Title of this one to date. — 9 years ago

Neal Ferry

9.0

Top Notch for a sub $20 bottle — 3 years ago

with TwiLea

Kendall Johnson

9.7

Reeeeally enjoyed this one! Deep berry and smooth tannins with a hint of spice that just work so well together #wsjwine — 5 years ago

Matthew Youngs

8.9

Light and fruity. Both the red and dark fruit, giving it good balance. A bit of acidity lingers. — 5 years ago

Conrad Green

9.1

Really fresh, yeasty, with steel, lemons and good definition. A lot of promise. Young — 7 years ago

with Bex and Major-General

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.3

German Pinot Night - Huber has his own oak forest which he uses for his barrels - so he does not use American Oak as one of the reviews suggested. Much more fruit than E&M. A lot of folks loved this wine for me too much fruit but still an excellent wine. Orange zest - lime - plenty of tannins. This has 5-10 year left. Green tea - tart apples 🍏 and hint of cherry. Not imported to the US - suitcase Import. — 7 years ago

Conrad Green

9.1

From Mag. Mature... a hint of apple and sherry but not too much. On the palate broad and slightly lush with settled acidity and decent length. Given this is s mag, it's probably worth checking in on these as their time may soon be up, but for drinking right now- very good — 9 years ago

with Major-General

Ryan Vento

8.9

Really solid wine, especially for the price point. Great alternative to The Prisoner or Papillon if you're on a budget. — 9 years ago

Ming L

9.0

The nose is quite exotic for a Bordeaux white with tropical fruits leading the way, supplemented by green apple, fresh cut grass, and citrus blossom. Good tension and volume on the palate with fresh acidity and generous texture. Finishes long and clean.
Outstanding value from a winery of this caliber. — 3 years ago

Lauren Golanty

8.9

A good champagne. Drank kind of… young? Balanced but not graceful, hefty but a little too eager. All of the flavor was BOOM, right up front, and it was more green apple rind than anything. Good - maybe not my thing. — 5 years ago

romo

9.4

With my flu significantly behind me, I ventured to Alsace. What a knockout of fruit and acid, nearly overwhelming. — 6 years ago

Christine Pappas

8.9

Citrus, light, hint of tang on finish. More full bodies than a French style wine. — 7 years ago

Carmen hillebrand

9.5

Bought this lovely Champagne at a wine shop in the Marais near Village St. Paul in Paris. Asking for a good pairing with Munster, it works very well with the strong cheese. The yeasty flavours of both cheese and champagne are a good match for each other. — 8 years ago

Naboth van den Broek

9.4

Always a pleasure — 9 years ago

Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

9.1

Pretty darn good. Not sure how it's "intense" but I'll happily have another glass. Or bottle. — 9 years ago