A L

10

Start - Gentle sake flavor
Finish - Neutral like water
Overall = Excellent (Favorite sake so far)
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Chilled - Excellent
Room temp - Good
Hot - Great — 7 months ago

ESF

9.0

Dense dark inky huge extraction - massive wine w/blackberry & dark fruits along w/richer red fruit like raspberry, cherry & ripe currant. Subtle mint & pepper, really takes time to unwind. Flavors vivid Day 2. Soft plush smooth on palate with gobs of ripe fruit & spice. Seamless integrated tannins & lengthy finish. Manipulated style - not for me, but it is hedonistic. — 5 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Pale to mid Ruby in colour with great clarity. Aromatic red and black Cherry notes with rose petals. A stalky whole bunch note with a little spice. Those fresh cherry notes of medium weight but medium plus intensity transfer through to the palate. Very fresh, young with great potential for future complexity. I can see why it won the Trophy for Best Pinot Noir at both Royal Adelaide and Royal Hobart - both shows with extensive and high quality Pinot entries. Too young but I had to try the first of 6. Next in a year plus. Technical background: (whole berry ferments with 20% whole bunches. Aged in 25% new puncheons and Barriques). Ended up having the 2nd bottle 195 weeks later on 25th October 2024. Just a stunning Pinot Noir and even improving on that 2 Trophies standard. — 6 years ago

Nic Z

9.1

Saw the shadow of a great La Mission but it faded after three hours — 8 years ago

Andy Hock

8.9

Baked pear and hazelnut. Honey and lean acidity on the finish. Wonderful with cheese plate and flatbread snacks. Yay Tasmania -- neat expression of cool climate PG. — 8 years ago

Shuji Fujimaru

9.2

In Harbour side ocean bar & grill, Auckland. 08/26/2018 with Sakka — 8 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.2

A perfect example of Russ From’s style, a powerful rendition of Syrah. Do not be out off by the abv - this is silky smooth and does not cone accross as hot by any means. — 9 months ago

Jay Kline

9.3

One of the few producers that I purchase each and every vintage. I find that Laurence Feraud’s wines are consistently some of the more interesting and enjoyable wines made in all of Chateauneuf du Pape; particularly when value comes into play. This bottle is my first experience with her 2018 vintage and the first bottle of a small tranche that I swooped up upon release. Popped and poured; consumed over 5 hours. The color is deep ruby with a near opaque core; glossy and gorgeous to behold. Medium+ viscosity. On the nose, this is classic Pegaü with loads of dark cherry and bramble fruit, a veritable hillside full of garrigue, lavender, black pepper, and something that reminds me of old books. On that palate, the fruit is equally generous, brambles and cherries, exotic spices, Herbs de Provence and a somewhat sanguine-like character to it. Substantial structure, though it seems to be a notch lower than the previous three vintages at this point in its young life. The tannins are very sneaky. Almost imperceptible for the first hour and yet, by hour four, they were very much making themselves known (in the Medium+ range). Acid is also Medium+ indicating these have an exciting life ahead. The finish lasts for well over a minute. All in all, another lovely Pegaü that will likely live in the shadow of some of the more heralded vintages in the last ten years however, that doesn’t mean this isn’t a stunner. Absolutely lovely stuff and I very much look forward to enjoying these well into the 2030’s. — 5 years ago

Rosemarie Padua

8.9

Sweet and crisp! — 6 years ago

John Hannah

9.4

Very strong dark fruits hit very fast and drop quickly. Low tannin. Mild finish. Very drinkable. — 7 years ago

John Forrestal

9.4

I will give a 9.4 for Vermont. — 8 years ago

with Luke

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.2

Very good
Northern Rhone style
A little fizz when opened that vanished eventually
Elegant fruit, very floral
White pepper, coriander.
Long finish
Unfiltered
Wine that I would definitely buy again — 8 years ago

with Alessio, Mauro and 1 other

Collier S. Wiese

9.0

Wine Advent(ure) #5. Nice example of a dry Chenin Blanc. Flavors of apple and pear. Enjoyed it! — 5 years ago

Bonnie Chu

9.2

Even better than I remembered. Maybe bc it’s on draft from the motherland — 5 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.4

2014 Vintage. 15.2% Alcohol. Inky black with smooth mouthfeel and great fruit, just a step behind the Larner. — 6 years ago

Natalie Logsdon

9.5

Really like this! Trader Joe's. Not sure I can get again though. — 6 years ago

Michael Chelus

8.9

Cherry, raspberry, watermelon, cranberry and vanilla. Good acidity and balance. — 7 years ago

Daniel Ciolek

8.9

Nice smooth wine with lots of flavor - good value for price. — 8 years ago

Stewart Ben

9.1

So good. 25% done in oak barrels really makes a nice balanced crisp wine — 8 years ago

Justin Wade

9.3

A great Pinot Grigio! Very light but pleasing nose of pineapple and vanilla. Taste with a good balance of acidity and citrus fruit and apples. — 8 years ago