Justin Hart

9.8

Wet stone, creosote, black cherry and a hint of oak permeate this 10 year old Malbec dominant blend. On the pallet, huge tannins still greet you first, followed by intense red fruit (cherry and red plum), aged meat, white pepper and tobacco. This is outrageously good wine. It could still age another 5 years at least (hardly any signs of oxidation so far). — 6 years ago

with Cherish and Jen

Michael McNabb

9.0

If I was balancing my rating relative to price, I would rate it higher. Very nice, reasonably priced, middle of the week, wine. Great value! — 7 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Another 15 Berlioz freak show. The overachieving runt of the litter, the Altesse. It's my sentimental favorite of all the wines. Super high acid is probably why. Also the unique flavor profile. Huge deep aromas of mountain violets, other mountainous wild flowers, earth, intense almost saline feral minerality. Fruit, flowers, slices galore. A regular aromatic symphony. Stunning. Just so sick. Palate is at once unctuous and rich yet super fine, elegant and shockingly refined and balanced. Prodigious concentration and purity. Opulent yet fresh and super precise. Amazing power. Amazing density yet playful. Great great wine. — 8 years ago

James Knoblich

9.4

2010 Wild Eyed Syrah, Red Mountain, Mark Ryan Winery — 9 years ago

with Saint and Kristin

Michael Sobota

9.4

Notes of pine and spices. Very smooth and delicious for the price — 9 years ago

Courtney Frick

9.0

Not spectacular, but very drinkable. Smooth and mellow. — 9 years ago

Stacy Doyle

9.1

Really enjoyed this wine. Really smooth — 6 years ago

Scotty Scott

9.2

Needs some air, but this is outstanding. — 7 years ago

Robert Barrios

9.0

2006 Vintage. Fruit forward Cabernet. Very bright and acidic. Not what I expected but it’s good — 7 years ago

Jake Riekert

9.0

Excellent chard. Buttery. Pear. Some tropical fruit. Fantastic — 8 years ago

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.0

Great day for Floyd and goat cheese on the patio. — 9 years ago

with Brian

Martin Taylor

8.9

Nice Washington Merlot. Subtle earthy nose, medium body, lush fruit. — 9 years ago

Bora McCutcheon

9.2

Easy to drink. Not too sweet. Not too acidic. Good body. — 9 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.5

Steep climb, well made wine. I’d drink that tons. — 6 years ago

with Mark

Jim Johnson

9.1

2014 - excellent — 7 years ago

with Jeff

Kama Weinberger

9.3

Great blend. I like dry and this has just the right amount. Typically Bordeaux drinker but this is perfect alternative. — 8 years ago

Ginnis Tonik

8.9

Good price for a well-balanced red blend, tangy like a Shiraz but lighter. Would buy again. — 8 years ago

Michael Schafer Esq. Sommelier CSW CCTP

9.0

2002. Yummy. Lives up to its name. — 9 years ago

Lisa Winter

9.5

Goes wonderfully with everything from Pollo Novello (yummy roasted chicken) to Caserecce con Ragu di Salsiccia (pasta w/housemade spicy sausage)... thoroughly enjoyed our meal! — 9 years ago

David Eckert

9.3

Magnum goodness. Horse shit and wet mushrooms with dried lavender. — 9 years ago