Jakub Kalinowski

9.1

Interesting to observe how the style of this flagship cuvée has shifted over the years, dialing back the oak, picking earlier, focusing on purity and sense of place.
Dark & slightly brooding on the nose with plum & hint of black cure leaf, freshly turned earth. A tiny pinch of spices, the wood not evident at all. Fresh & pure.
On the palate this is so juicy, medium tannin with just a tiny bite, filled with fresh damson plums and a hint of black currant. Juicy acidity, and nice length with an earthy finish. 14% alc, as in prev vintages, but this time unnoticeable. Nice depth and purity here.
This is a lovely wine, with juicy fruit and a savoury edge. Brilliant food companion.
Delish!

— 6 months ago

Karen

9.0

light and fruity — 6 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2019 | at Maison du Vin — 6 years ago

Jason Sliwa

9.0

A fine happy hour pick. This had tannic grip. Not a pushover, and benefited from food. Second day it had alcohol dominance. — 6 years ago

with Vicki

Jakub Kalinowski

9.1

Very inviting nose with ripe prunes and blackberries, a touch of cassis and a hint of spices with cedar wood, pepper & cinnamon. On the palate quite sleek & cool with fine, filigrane structure. Polished tannins, juicy acidity, a sense of authenticity concreted by the tart plum fruit and earthy undertones. This is a delicious blend (Zw, Bf, Me) and excellent value for money. — 7 years ago

Kris

9.0

Purchased from Lou's. Big bubbles, very light and a little fruity. Very easy to drink. It was pretty delicious. — 7 years ago

Mark Smith

9.3

Delicious! — 3 years ago

Kevin Løk

9.1

Hitting the spot after a long drive post vacay. Perfect pool wine. — 5 years ago

with Caroline

Jason Sliwa

9.0

Solid, but not memorable. Some green vegetable notes the first day, but on second and third days it was more pristine and elegant. — 6 years ago

with Vicki

Jim McCusker

9.3

So, I’m of the opinion that Gerhard Reisacher’s sweet spot is Cabernet Franc. This 2009 isn’t quite as good as his 2007 - that is the best 100% cab franc I’ve ever had - but this is damn close. No trace of the bell pepper you typically get from people picking the fruit too early, this is a terrific wine with notes of something reminiscent of roasted chipotle pepper, black pepper, and currant. Medium-to-full bodied palate with a silky, mouthfilling feel leading to a lingering finish. This is nothing like a cab franc from The Loire - pure California - but a terrific wine nonetheless. Winemakers would do well to take lessons from Gerhart on how to handle this varietal. — 6 years ago

with Vanessa

Carly

8.9

1st honeymoon din! Dstrikt at Ritz — 7 years ago

Justin Chiotti

8.9

An elusive Austrian wine. Body, deep color, and a Sarah profile. — 8 years ago

Matt Wright

9.0

#otheravenues — 8 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.1

Delicious austrian red blend. Fresh raspberries and plums, cracked pepper and soy — 5 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.2

From Gerhard Reisacher’s now defunct Delectus winery (actually, the winery might still be active, but he’s long gone and has his own excellent eponymous label out of Knight’s Valley), this is drinking quite well! — 5 years ago

with Vanessa

Joe Sevier

9.7

Love it. Ever so slight fizz. Has a white beer quality, but with a fruity berry backbone. — 6 years ago

with Kenneth

Lourdes

9.0

Notes of peach and bruised apples. Great skin contact wine😊 — 6 years ago

Jonas Palmqvist

9.1

Savoury nose. Quite light, but very well balanced acidity and great length. — 6 years ago

Mark Geylikman

9.0

Smells like strawberries, raspberries, lemons and a touch of smoke. Great acidity, minerality and mouth feel. Taste similar to nose. Super fresh and gorgeous color too. — 7 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.2

Fading black fruit with an amazing array of exotic spices. A Christmas tree of sorts. Juicy acidity and soft tannins. Drinking beautifully and lasting for long minutes. — 8 years ago