Frank Kuo

9.0

Color of clear burgundy, bubbly with copper tone on the rim. Nose of strength of alcohol, light cherry jam, some dried strawberry, a bit peppery, a bit leather, and a bit tobacco leaves. Nose is not too impressive. Taste shows ample acidity, still intense tannins, sour cherry, black pepper, just a bit sweet and some zest note. Aftertaste of some more ripe grapes and tinkling bitter note on the tongue. Not my type of wine. — 12 hours ago

Frank Kuo

9.4

Color of light purple, a bit cloudy, with some orange note on the rim. Nose of nice dried strawberry, spice, plum, aldehyde, sour cherry, crayon, and nose keeps coming. Taste of refined and solid tannins, black tea, almost dried and clean, ripe grapes, and dried strawberry. Aftertaste is medium long with more flavors similar to the tasting plus some peppery and bitter yet refreshing note. Nice. — 11 days ago

Frank Kuo

9.2

Color of bubbly saturated gold. Nose is full of ripe tropical fruits, like pineapple, mangos, and banana, plus some nutty note and mineral. Nose is full. Taste is following the nose yet lighter, with addition of some more flowering note. Almost dry and a bit warm from nutty note. Aftertaste shows some more mineral and a bit more sweet. On par. — 16 days ago

Frank Kuo

9.4

Color of clear light purple, almost Pinot noir like. Nice legs. Nose of cured meat, a bit smoky, leathery, hint of dried strawberry, and strength of alcohol. Taste follows the nose with addition of refined tannins, dates and plum, dried strawberry, black pepper, some whisky barrel note, black tea, and some more dried strawberry. Aftertaste of some more ripe grapes, a bit more zest, and savory currants. Nice. — 3 days ago

Frank Kuo

9.6

Color of many shades of purple, with gray hue on the rim. Nice legs. Nose of wet mushroom, violet, strawberry, savory spice, raspberry, strength of alcohol, and a bit leather. Nose is fragrant. Taste follows the nose, silky and warm, lot of raspberry, a bit peppery, flowering note, and slightly sweet. Taste is clean, in harmony, and well balanced. Aftertaste is medium long and savory. A beauty. — 9 days ago

Frank Kuo

9.2

Color of light gold. Nose of tropical sweetness, nice spice and green apple, a bit mineral, and strength of alcohol. Taste is quite light, dominated by green apple, tinkling zest, some tea note, and warmth from the alcohol. Aftertaste is spicy warmth from the alcohol. On par. — 14 days ago

Frank Kuo

9.6

Color of dried blood and purple, quite dark. Nose of black cherry, tobacco leaves, leather, cigar box, chocolate, and strength of alcohol. Nose is refined, and indicates quality Bordeaux. Taste follows the nose, with nice dark fruits, good acidity, matured tannins, more oak, and mostly dried, and pack with flavors. Aftertaste is long and dominated by the oaky note, good tannins, and ripe grape. You can fool people to claim she is >$80. A beauty. — 22 days ago

Frank Kuo

9.4

Color of bubbly dark purple. Color is saturated. Nice legs. Nose of beautiful black cherry and blackberry, strawberry, ample acidity, currants, aldehyde, a bit tobacco leaves, a bit oak, and indeed a bit minty. Nose is decent. Taste of cigar box, refined acidity and mellow tannins, zest, dark fruits, mineral, and just a bit overpowering bitterness. Taste is quite dense and mouthful, and just a tiny bit sweet. Aftertaste is also quite long with addition of some black pepper note. Quite good. — 8 days ago

Frank Kuo

9.4

Color of purple with a mix of copper tone. Quite clear. Nose of nice dry strawberry, aldehyde, tobacco leaves, strength of alcohol, and some more cigar box. Taste of solid and refined tannins, ripe grapes, strawberry, mineral and zest, slightly sweet, and some more tobacco leaves. Quite flavorful and enjoyable. Aftertaste is medium long with addition of a bit black pepper. Nice one. On her peak. — 13 days ago

Frank Kuo

9.4

Color of dark purple. Nose of nice black cherry, tobacco leaves, strength of alcohol, vanilla, and ripe grapes. Taste follows the nose with the addition of oak, refined tannins, a bit charcoal and hickory, just a bit tiny sweetness, and more ripe grapes. Aftertaste is clean with more oak and wood like cedar note. Clean, quite silky, packed with flavors, and enjoyable. — 19 days ago