Randall Hopkins

Winegrower Co-Winemaker and Owner Corvus Vineyard and Corvus Cellars

9.1

Delish, but very unMalbec like. Deep rich fruit, tannins well integrated. Higher alcohol but not obnoxious on the palette. Fun for groups as everyone will like it. — 7 months ago

Kristina A.

9.5

The Anvil Club, Jeff and Richie — 5 years ago

Stanislav Lobanov

8.9

16.5/20 (89/100) Вино с ароматами желтых яблок, груш, бананов и сливочного масла. Довольно тельное умеренной кислотностью и тёплым алкогольным финишем. Яблоки и табак во вкусе. Элегантное, не передубленное шардоне. — 8 years ago

Armin Pfleiderer

9.0

I brought this into a shop I managed about eight years ago...it was still there tonight. Concerns over vintage (and a drinking window label statement of 5-10 years), erratic storage practices since I left the shop, and an engorged and busted cork were well founded. Cork debris, a considerable amount of sediment filtered upon decanting, and a good hour-and-a-half of development, and I can say my fears have been assuaged. This is only slightly past peak, a pleasant surprise for a $36 Shiraz from the Aussie heyday. Showing lush boysenberry liqueur, thyme, licorice, and leather with a still lively acidity, velvety tannins, and a heat that, thankfully faded from damning to acceptable over time, this was just plain fun — 9 years ago

Scott Soren

9.2

Very understated. Not like typical cali cab. Lots of blue fruit. — 9 years ago

Mitchell Mulder

9.5

Perfect example of a ESB, toasted caramel malts, off set by fruity earthly hops, Very good — 10 years ago

Ivan London

9.1

A lot of fun - thanks @Matthew Roesch! #anvil #cabernetfrac #anjou — 10 years ago

Jeff Simpson

9.9

Tar and roses. Soft yet anvil hard. Red brick dust. Anis. Power & subtlety. — 8 months ago

JFP

9.7

2009 bottle. Same restaurant as 2019. Exquisite wine for excellent steaks. — 3 years ago

Ryan Vento

9.3

Gorgeous cask strength bourbon from powerhouse Maker’s Mark 🥃 The perfect structural support for this beautiful Banana Boulevardier 💥 The recipe (below) was concocted by the mixology gurus at Houston’s very own Anvil Bar + Refuge.

- 1 oz bourbon
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1/2 oz Campari
- 1/2 oz banana liqueur — 6 years ago

with Krystal

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Meyer lemon, lime, green apple, pineapple, white peach, soft, understated minerality and jasmine. Leaner bodied than the Columbia Valley and fresher. Caramel apple, citrus-lemon/lime, white peach, pineapple, honeysuckle, jasmine, delicate powdery chalky minerality with beautiful round acidity & fresh, beautiful finish. Photos of; a Forgeron sourced vineyard, Anvil in the tasting room and signage out front.
— 9 years ago

Michael Seely

9.4

A year later, even better! Frankly — 9 years ago

with Joe

Evan Brody

9.0

Solid wine. Drinking well now. Pott makes great wines, and this comes in at a nice discount from even the lowest priced blackbird. — 10 years ago

Jeremy.Buss

9.0

Great vintage that looks like a Pinot but definitely doesn’t taste like it. And I’m partial to the dog on the label. — a year ago

Lani Murray

9.0

With Geschkes at The Anvil — 3 years ago

Erik Longabardi

9.4

2010. Still a baby but hits big on all the sensory buttons. Tops — 7 years ago

Tracy Scurto

9.4

Always fun at the Anvil Club! — 9 years ago

Ivan London

9.1

#anvil #pètnat @Matthew Roesch — 9 years ago

Mark Seeber

9.0

Uncorked for 1 hour, sweet nose, dark red fruits, a lot going on in this wine. Finish is lengthy, definitely a good wine to enjoy with grilled, fatty meat with assertive flavor. Well integrated tannins and a lot of life left. I need to follow this over a couple days to see what secondary flavors show up...

Vacuvin overnight in fridge

Day 2: poured after reaching temp of 60F and enjoyed with dinner. Secondary notes are more noticeable and fruit is balanced. Leather, spice, and oak. Food friendly (paired with peppered bacon, lettuce, garden tomato, avocado sandwich - BLAT). Plum on night 2 vs. Black cherry on initial open. — 10 years ago

David L

8.9

10' This joint venture with Lagier- Meredith & Pott wine have produced a wonderful California Rhone style blend. Golden in color & a bouquet of flowers on the nose . A close to full-bodied Roussanne & Viognier wine. Mouth feeling...Pear, peach, honeysuckle, stone. Prominent acidity that washes clean. Serve this with a nice chill to it . This could sit for another 2 to 3 years. I'm looking forward to trying the 12' — 11 years ago