David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

The nose reveals; brambly, blackberries, dark cherries, stewed strawberries, blueberries, hints of slightly cooked rhubarb, mix of black plum & plum, creamed raspberries, vanilla, touch of cinnamon, clove and even less nutmeg, dark spice, underbrush, soft leather, fresh tobacco, limestone minerals, dry herbs-bay leaf, mid, mixed, berry cola, crushed, dry rock, steeped fruit tea, cherry kirsch, slight liqueur notes, candied; violets, fresh dark & red florals with hints of lavender.

The body is full, still youthful and lush. The palate & tannins are rounded but, teethe, tarry & a touch austere. The tension, structure, length and balance are very nice but, still have 7–10 years good drinking ahead. Brambly, blackberries, dark cherries, stewed strawberries, blueberries, hints of slightly cooked rhubarb, mix of black plum & plum, creamed raspberries, vanilla, touch of cinnamon stick, clove and even less nutmeg, dark spice, black licorice, underbrush, old, soft leather, fresh tobacco, limestone minerals, dry herbs-bay leaf, mid, mixed, berry cola, tarry notes, crushed, dry rock, dry top soil, steeped fruit tea, cherry kirsch, slight liqueur notes, candied; violets, fresh dark & red florals with hints of lavender.

One flaw, the first glass showed a little to much alcohol heat but, dissipated after. 14.5 ABV...seemed more like 15.5.

Photos of; our visit to Larkmead’s tasting room, the back courtyard and two aspects of their tasting patio. — 5 years ago

Lori K

9.4

Great dark fruit with pepper. Nice blend. Low acid, great overall dark red. — 6 years ago

Greg Nixon

9.0

This was a wonderfully complex flavorful Cab. This was the only Roundpond offering we liked. Need to stick to the granite series. — 7 years ago

Jennifer Knoll

8.9

Savory and delicate — 7 years ago

Mark Kammerich

8.9

A step above most cabs I've had. I tend to stick with the $10 price range, & I found this at SAMS for just under. This wine was very good & plenty of character all-around. It had long thick legs, a smooth start and finish. (Especially when aireated.) — 7 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.1

Black cherry fruit accompanied by a heavy dose of grilled meat and gym socks. Inky color, strong legs, medium-bodied. Unfortunately, in keeping with the spirit of the Olympics, it didn't stick the landing -- the finish is short. Overall, fantastic but this is loaded with secondary flavors and has to be your thing. — 8 years ago

Stephanie Barnes

9.1

This is so good right now. — 9 years ago

Frank Boyd

9.1

good. but for 20 bucks on wtso I think I might stick with the 17 hands for 7.50 at Sam's for a table wine. let me know if you try this one — 9 years ago

Nicole Dodson

9.5

Seriously, the best Pinot out of Alsace. Stick it in a blind tasting and I bet most Somms would think it was from Rully! — 10 years ago

Erin Pooley

Owner/Winemaker Good Luck Wines

9.7

So fresh. Cherry cola cinamom stick — 12 years ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.2

Dark Ruby. Lovely aromatics, violets, roses, flower garden that blossomed into a nice layered flavor trove of chocolate dipped cherry and toasted cinnamon stick. Perfect compliment to a NY Strip. — 5 years ago

Chris England

9.5

Fabulous relaxed & reasonably priced meal at “Blanc” in the Mandarin Oriental with Chef Carme Ruscalleda, whose restaurants have won 7 Michelin stars! ⏩ Scroll for delish city’s food pics on Instagram ⏩

A truly unique wine that’s €112 in restaurant & €56 from winery that went with all the foods shown perfectly 😍

📍 Terroir Al Limit Pedra de Guix 2014

🏵 95 points

🍇 Pedro Ximénez, Macabeo & Garnatxa Blanca

🍷 Amber honey w/ a bronze orange tone

👃 Light burnt marmalade, stick toffee pudding foam, old sherry cask, fallen green apple & vanilla custard

👄 Med refreshing body of brown green apple in torched brown sugar w/ honey, citrus zest & baked orange w/ soft sherry tickles

🎯 Long aged tortured toffee old apple in honey & brown sugar - a sherry but elegant & subtle

💭 Mrs E says “Nowhere near as heavy as it looks”

— 6 years ago

Mark Wilson

9.1

Delicious. Fruity with multiple flavors. Great summer wine. Mike S recommended. Finished bottle same night. Great PQR at 14.40 on TW 20% off. Not as good as Hartford but as good as Seghasio Sonoma. Need to stick up on. — 7 years ago

Caroline B

9.5

2012 vintage at Ledford House in Mendocino. Dreamy and smooth. — 7 years ago

with Harrison

Blaine Verde

9.5

Black Cod was right 🐟 - Distinct wine, searing acid, but softened with fresh white flowers, underripe stone fruits and pixie stick artificial candy mineral length. It was resting for two years and maintained it's beautiful character in comparison to the previous one consumed years ago. — 7 years ago

Rick Riddle

9.5

A well balanced fruit forward wine with flavors of plums, plump ripe blackberries and a strong hint of cinnamon stick. Leathery tannins but not over bearing with a light touch of vanilla on the finish. Great wine for the price. — 8 years ago

with Meagan

Ian Bennett

9.3

This is an underground stick-fighter in Rangpur. Fast on the attack with loooong, brutal 90+ second finish...it's the scotch of wine. — 8 years ago

Ryan Gaskins

9.3

Can not beat this with a stick for the price.... Tart fruit, fine tannins and after opening up, that lovely animal that Pinot emits — 9 years ago

Magnavita Cellars

10

Clear & star-bright yellow with medium aromas of hard, green plum, apple & mineral aromas. There's chalky, wet stone notes & loads of lemon, lime & green plum flavors. Lower alcohol & not too complex, but Delicious, searing acidity. Like a giggling psycho lemondrop on a pogo stick. Love it! — 10 years ago

Stephen Tam Loo

9.8

Van Williamson! 12.8 natural alcohol. — 11 years ago

Ron R

9.3

Happy new year, peeps 😃🎈🎊
Stick a fork in us 😐 — 5 years ago

with Anne-marie

Joseph Barsky

9.3

2007 Vintage. Nice acidity and that burnt match stick note. Enough umph to stand up to spicy Thai food. — 6 years ago

Doug Bennett

8.9

Great Rhone blend from Dave potter. Stick it in the fridge for a few minutes. Bright red fruits, tart cherry, red pepper berries — 7 years ago

Caitlin Fess

9.4

Nice with enchiladas :) — 7 years ago

Rob Mayes

9.0

Tried n true. Clove, cinnamon stick, and vanilla. — 7 years ago

Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

9.0

Bay leaf, apple skin, cinnamon stick, apricot, bitter orange peel, roasted nuts, Bosc pear, with remarkable freshness and clean finish. Impressive; very much would hold its own against the best of Friuli. — 7 years ago

Hannah Thrower

10

I absolutely loved this wine! I usually stick to red wines. But this was so perfect: balanced, lots of flavor and a smooth interesting finish. (Almost reminds me of a sour.) — 8 years ago

Tony Ehinger

9.4

Super intense. Opulent. A fine shellfish companion. Starts off as a viscous batch of unripened pears. Moves to a sweet pineapple flavour with a white carnation bouquet. Finishes as peppermint stick and caramel. An excellent, evolving number. Drink above 60. Go now; premox lurks. — 9 years ago

Dennis Phelps

10

Smells like victory — 10 years ago

Thomas Hughes

9.5

2 years in oak barrels, followed by 2 years of bottle age, then released in the 5th year. Montalcino has made Brunello both a science and passion. In the most recent vintages, 2001, 2004, 2006, it didn't matter the vineyard ... Most are outstanding. But some stick out and this wine does just that. The fruit that initially hits the palate is mind blowing. How can this not be a Bordeaux blend? How can this just be Sangiovese? But it continues with the grace and balance of an old world red. Unfortunately, I haven't seen this bottle in at least a few years and I only have 1 bottle left. But for under $50, this definitely stands out! Cheers! — 11 years ago