Shengli Hu

8.9

Very spicy on the nose fresh fruits red blue black mix fruits licorice fruit basket black pepper stony characters too a lot of barrel texture vanilla on the palate and finish medium acidity medium + body medium concentration darker ruby medium+ finish


a blend of Mourvèdre Carignane and Zin. all from 130-year old vines — 19 days ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; consumed over three days. The 2017 Musar “Hochar Pere et Fils” presents a deep garnet color with a near opaque core. Moderate staining of the tears. On the nose the wine is funky cherry accompanied by desiccated strawberry, leather, damp earth, espresso, baking chocolate, and some exotic spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the fruit characteristics and non-fruit characteristics whilst adding a licorice, prunes and a woody note reminiscent of a hollowed out log. I have to say…after some time (Day 3), it’s just the slightest bit mousy...showing some volatility too…but well within my acceptable range for it. Finishes long, lasting well over a minute. Savory. A tremendous wine with a very Old World (Ancient) sensibility. The best vintage of “Hochar” I have had to date? To my taste, yes. — a month ago

Trevor Brown

9.5

A beautiful diamond in the rough that smells deeply of ancient oaks upon oncorking. The acidity matches the flavor well, like a mountain breeze that wakes the senses. — 2 months ago

JFP

8.9

A bit dry but good mix — a day ago

Eliza Shamshian

9.2

This winery was destroyed during the war in 2020 when Azerbaijan attacked Artsakh. I am so happy that I got to taste this delicious wine from the ancient lands of Artsakh. Smooth, complex and earthy. — 23 days ago

Jason Muniz

9.0

Floral hints with subtle spice — 2 months ago

Jim Wagonfeld

9.3

Ancient vines. Grapefruit and Meyer lemon. Acid driven with a salt sea breeze. Really superior and a great match with crab chowder. — 2 months ago

with Judy

Henry Fuseler

9.0

5/2022. Full of good flavors. Feels nice on the palate. Paired well with the filet on the grill. — 2 months ago

Anthony Pro

9.2

I have never tried a wine like this.

They use the traditional (or should I say ancient?) method of winemaking, where the wine is aged in old clay pots.

It’s smoky. Leathery. Dark fruit emerges.

One of a kind. — 18 days ago

Dawn Fontanez

8.9

A good red — a year ago