Shay A

9.3

To celebrate our 2-yr wedding anniversary while in Alaska, we had 5-course dinner at one of the premier spots in the state, which just so happened to be at our resort (at the top of the mountain). A Wine Spectator recognized restaurant with an incredible wine list!

Stark contrast between the last wine and this. Much more flint/rock, white flower, almond shavings on the nose. Higher viscosity on the palate, and it had a great texture. Lingering finish. — 7 years ago

Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.5

Thank you @Lee Lightfoot a stunning cab. Towering example of great cab hitting all the right spots with a 42oz ribeye. Dark blue black color. Aromas of camphor, cherry liquor, rose petals and graphite. This wine is kicking ass... it's not everyday I want a big Napa cab but with this kind of balance and class, why not? — 7 years ago

with Christian, Jeffrey and 1 other

Joe Loughran

9.3

If I could drink Sandlands chenin every day I'd be a happy man. This just hits all the right spots and at only 12% abv! #winning — 8 years ago

Dave Wood

9.2

I like everything Merry Edwards and this was not an exception. First time trying and hit all the right spots. Honeyed fruit without being cloying or too heavy. I'll get this again and more than one. — 8 years ago

Nathaniel DiMaggio

9.0

Hitting all kinds of spots. Yum , yum. Could use another couple of years but with 30 minutes of breath it was singing. — 8 years ago

with David

Henrik Poulsen

9.1

Just hitting me on all the right spots today.... — 9 years ago

Alex Ring

Sommelier Balena

9.4

Juicy and brambly. It's complex, hits a number of sweet spots, and yet somehow (despite its pricetag) doesn't seem destined for anything more than "everyday" status. Or does it? Screw it, I'm gonna marry Blaufrankisch. — 9 years ago

Doug Thompson

9.0

In love with Shiraz ever since having it on my Emirates flights. — 9 years ago

Jeff Holloman

9.6

Fresh, clean Chardonnay - enjoying on the deck with the winemaker, Daniel LeFrancois - — 10 years ago

Natalie Wright

9.5

My absolute favorite at the moment. Hits all the right spots, mmm mmm mmm. — 10 years ago

Shay A

9.5

An absolutely brilliant evening at one of the best hole in the wall spots in all of Fort Worth, Nonna Tata. The Italian food is out of this world good, and if you can get there in time (which we luckily did) the patio is perfect for this weather!

To celebrate one of my best friend's coming first child, Kevin and I met up and I wanted to supply the wine as I know he's a Gargiulo fan. Funny thing is, I'd never had Gargiulo, but thanks to @Martin G Rivard , I had one of these bad boys to open! Martin told me to not worry about the vintage and trust him as it's a killer wine. He. Was. RIGHT. Wow. After about an hour and a half of being open, this was so incredibly supple. Dark purple and almost black in the glass. Blackberries and raspberries on the nose...faint hint of pepper. Absolutely perfectly balanced on the palate...blackberry pie, blackberry preserves, plum, red and black licorice on the palate. This is so delicious now, but in 3-4 years, this will be absolutely divine. Up there with Red Cap in best wines of 2011. Thank you, Martin! — 7 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.8

@Mike R @David L @Joe Lucca @Ron R @Paul T The WOTN was a beauty so generously given to me by my Bud Paul Treadway! Thanks Paul!!! The tasting notes between the Beau Vigne Estate and Morlet's Coeur de Vallee are eerily similar. The true differentiation between the 2 is Morlet's seem less integration at this time. My buddy Kirk @Kirk Alexander always says "The test of a great wine is when nothing jumps out at you". This particular bottle did just that. Every person this evening commented on the fact that it was such a superbly balanced wine. It was dialed back ever so slightly in all the right spots for it to dance on your palate effortlessly.
Thank you Paul for a stellar bottle!!
It was enjoyed by friends outdoors on this beautiful S FL cool night. What else could one ask for?
— 7 years ago

with Christine and Gina

Nathaniel DiMaggio

9.0

Hitting spots! Tons of acid with juicy pear on the front. Count me as a fan! — 8 years ago

with David

speedy duncan

8.9

Hit all the right spots with Rao's meatballs and marinara — 8 years ago

Cory Fierro

8.9

Despite its modest price I really enjoyed this as a first course wine. Notes of lime, bruised green apple and minerality on the nose softened with time and green vegetal notes took up their spots. The palate was dry but had a nice finish. Very nicely done. — 9 years ago

with Liz and Holly

Ryan Vento

9.0

Meritage blends are deep, meaty and elegantly aggressive. Lock & Key is my wife and I's favorite meritage and has earned not only a spot on our wine racks, but actually about 3+ spots on any given day. It is great. — 9 years ago

with Krystal

Angela Gargano

9.2

Refreshing, offbeat and hitting all the right spots. — 10 years ago

Melissa M. Sutherland

Importer Winebow Wines

9.7

My first full-fledged glass of wine post antibiotics/illness. Xavier's Chenin hits all the right spots. — 10 years ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

10

8 year old fino. A touch of oxidation. Flor has digested more of the nutrients in the wine and while the floe is alive some spots are exposed to air — 11 years ago

Rola Haddad

10

THE BEST red wine I had in years... wait let me taste it again... 🍷balanced... fruity but fry... easy to drink... hits all the spots without even trying 💕🌏 — 7 years ago

Tom Riley

9.3

2014. I'm glad I have a few more bottles of this. My first impression was that there was too much oak but… I think I was wrong about that. I believe I just opened this one way too soon. This wine has all the tools for the long distance: fruit, acid, structure, and concentration. Right now it has delightful texture but it's a little bit awkward in spots. That is, I realize, just youthful exuberance. This complex chardonnay is going to be ready for its close-up at some point. But not right now. Give it a few years. You both deserve it. — 7 years ago

Jean

9.2

One of the few off-dry Rieslings I was able to find at my local liquor & wine spots as the rest were toted to be dry or sweet. (Delectable guided me to this bottle.) Loved how it complemented the charcuterie board that my friends and I noshed for dinner. Sweet to my normally red-favoring tongue but a nice follow-up to the Prosecco we started with. — 7 years ago

Barron Nydam

9.2

First good red burg I have had in a while... that's my fault though... it's hitting all the rights spots right now. Nice acidity, ethereal, and yet has a masculine fruity undertone. Nice and herbal. It has hit that tipping point where the secondary flavors are very enjoyable. — 8 years ago

Matt Smith

9.3

All the right spots = hit. — 8 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.0

Hits all the right spots: overall savory & mountain herbs, if i knew what those were; relatively low alc%; my fantasy weekday wine though @17$. Beautifully balanced. Great producer of higher end Carema. — 8 years ago

Nathaniel DiMaggio

9.0

Hitting spots right now! Such a great wine. — 9 years ago

with Maxwell and David

Adam Siegel

8.9

Wine Spots Cab, really nice — 9 years ago

Chad johnson

9.6

Love that darn beer. Left two spots open in my wine case and flew back with it. Glad Griff had the idea. — 9 years ago

Colin Wan

10

Sweet when it goes in, very little sour taste, good wine — 10 years ago

Shawn Johnson

9.5

One of the few Pinot Noir's I like. Need to buy again. — 10 years ago