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. — 8 years ago

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. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

The fruit is simply sensational. Ripe; raspberries, strawberries, pomegranate, dark and Rainer cherries. Chalky limestone, cinnamon stick, just a hint of nutmeg, other non-distinct minerals, great acidity and a long soft elegant finish. — 9 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. — 10 years ago

Dennis Phelps

10

Smells like victory — 11 years ago

Phil Stice

9.4

Focused match stick reduction. Power at champagnes best. — 11 years ago

Kate Clare Zilich

9.7

Favorite wine with the stick on the bottle from Burchetts — 12 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.) — 8 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.) — 9 years ago

Brianne Porterfield

9.0

Peppery and notes of blackberry and fig. The tannins stick to the pallet, pairing with a tri tip for Christmas Eve. — 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 — 10 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! — 11 years ago

Stephen Tam Loo

9.8

Van Williamson! 12.8 natural alcohol. — 12 years ago

Erin Pooley

Owner/Winemaker Good Luck Wines

9.7

So fresh. Cherry cola cinamom stick — 13 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. — 8 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. — 9 years ago

Stephanie Barnes

9.1

This is so good right now. — 10 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 — 10 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! — 11 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! — 12 years ago