Brian Nickerson

8.9

Very promising initially and then fell apart after a few hours — 9 years ago

Mark Villa

9.5

Absolutely smooth and delicious. I can't say that it has tremendous character, or anything that makes it stand out apart from its smoothness or deliciousness, but it is certainly a pleasure to drink, and I would NEVER turn it down! This was purchased for me as a present by dear friends for my 40th birthday. I enjoyed it tremendously! I hope that we can all enjoy this wine (regardless of vintage) together as a special treat, in good health, for many years to come. — 9 years ago

Jessica Dolby

9.5

Probably the best red I've had in a while. Round, balanced fruit, deeply rich and complex. A little chocolate and smoke in the middle, but a nice hint of a peppery, acidic finish right at the front of your pallet.
The round fruit of a new world cab with the bold, earthy complexity of Italy. The best of both worlds. — 10 years ago

Cory Bolton

9.4

Experienced this at the Peju Winery and was hooked on this blend. It's definitely the best of both worlds -- red and white (and I'm typically not a white wine fan). Very enjoyable to drink. Now a staple in our house. Remember to serve chilled. — 11 years ago

Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.8

One of my clients, but made when I was working down in Modesto, before Napa, still full of rich ripe fruit, very youthful, 1995 was a sweet spot between the greener old school style and the ripe modern style, and this wine is definitely the best of both of those worlds — 12 years ago

Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.1

Day 1: stunner. Gorgeous.
Day 2: still glorious on the nose, fell apart on the palate. — 12 years ago

Michael Landini

10

This was fabulous! Very lucky to be apart of this experience. — 13 years ago

Jay Murrie

9.1

I'm mad as Fausto! Fine, otherworldly, it blows apart my bias. Signore Albanesi, you are a thoughtful, kind and uncommonly talented man. — 9 years ago

David Kline

9.3

A wall of cedar coated in turbinado crystals, sweet tea, vanilla mist, wintergreen and wildflower honey up the two-hole. Really a gorgeous array. Orange blossom honey, pine nut, rock candy, lemongrass, cocoanut, cocoa powder, soft vanilla, sweet tobacco, coffee candy, brickle notes, squash blossom, poppy flower, and the worlds most perfect raisin. As delightfully indulgent as drifting carelessly down a clean river in spring and being enveloped in an endless array of budding flora! — 9 years ago

with Courtney

Jeffrey Lew

9.1

Wanted to rate this better but it started to fall apart. I had lost some of the weight it used to have. Great wine but I think it's best years have passed. — 10 years ago

David Monaghan

9.0

Had to sink a bottle before this little Chianti... Pour down the sink... This is a lovely Chianti it has all the traits of a quality Chianti.... One for the house rack.... The joy it gives me when it hits the back of my throat is only rivalled by some of the worlds greatest sporting moments: Maradona, Woods,Federer,Carberry,Sexton,Tyson, Cluxton and Giggs — 11 years ago

Brett Francis

9.6

2009 vintage that was just enjoyable in hard to describe complex ways. The scents and flavors were hard for me to tease apart but the overall was great. — 12 years ago

with Andy

Tomasz Danis

9.7

Very good. Deep, long finish. Portuguese. Perfect with steak! — 12 years ago

Maxwell Cromwell

9.4

What an experience. Funky meat and leather transformed into pure bramble fruit with a touch of freshness and stem and tannin. It was the best of both worlds. Thanks Nate!!! — 9 years ago

with Mariah and Nathaniel

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

8.9

Killer minerality and a touch of funk, which sets it apart from the run of the mill Kiwi SB. Plenty of ripe tropical fruit, too. — 10 years ago

Jiga Hitorn

9.3

Hello Provence. First Rosé of 2016. Happy I found Tessier in the local cavé. Rightly seen as the worlds best Rosé. Strawberries and way more structure than the rest. — 10 years ago

Alia Connor

9.5

Nom nom. Great acid and funk. Did it start to fall apart the longer it was open? :( bday wine #3 from Passage and my fave so far. — 11 years ago

Marty Winters

9.1

This threw me for a loop, but as I picked it apart it truly shows how well crafted this wine is put together. — 11 years ago

Jason Adams

9.7

Very nice but falling apart on day three — 12 years ago

Joslyn Mintz

9.5

Light, peppery, smell of fruit, bubblegum, cork fell apart — 12 years ago