Dawn E.

9.5

Early, okay! My tongue is doing a happy dance. In my arena, perfection! Blackberries, Black Cherry, dark chocolate, expresso, black strap molasses, tar, graphite, vanilla bean, Eucalyptus, and Forrest floor! Mike Smith magic! — 3 months ago

Willie Carter

9.0

Well isn’t this just a delight. A rather attractive, almost ruddy color. Translucent edges and long legs. The bouquet is so nice. More savory than fruity to be sure. Plenty of licorice and wet moss. Leather and lace, with a touch of violet. Those earthy aromas never fade, with fresh cut grass and idyllic spring meadows just for good measure. Dried cherries begin to take over after a bit of time. Still so fresh and alive smelling. A little blueberry compote and faded strawberries.

This is such a well balanced Burgundy at this point. Drinking very, very well at this age with plenty of life left in it. Medium bodied and smooth as all get out. The fruit is rambunctious and still youthful. I doubt this has even hit its prime yet. More delicious red cherries and blue fruits shine in the mouth. There’s an appropriate bit of oak, not too much, and restrained barnyard. I would have liked to see the funk set free but this is a wine that chooses not to dive headlong into that arena. Still, a seriously lovely pour. — 2 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.0

Salty, crunchy, blood orange, and lemon citrus, mineral inflected attack that fans out to salt and fruit in the finish. Not for everyone but a nice change from your typical rose. — 3 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.1

Really great value in a straightforward, honest, balanced Grenache. It’s grown within the Faugeres appellation but can’t claim the AOC apparently because it’s from deep sandy soils and not schist. No matter! Rayas grows Grenache in sand so there’s great precedent! Nose shows sappy kirsch-y fruit, lots of savory, mineral notes, and a touch of vanilla and spice. Soft and light-footed in the mouth. Quite dry, savory, and saline. Very soft tannin. Alcohol is relatively low at a stated 13.5. Drinking well now, it will certainly last a year or two longer, though I don’t think it will improve. I love wines like this. So food flexible. — 6 months ago

UWS

9.0

23.04.2022: Hotel Sternen Muri (Dog Arena Münsingen Agility Competition)
Mit Wakano
Nice wine, not too heavy but still rich in taste — 2 years ago

Ian Hamel

9.1

2021/12/10-11. An appealingly bright ruby, this has lots of herby cherry and some complexity from earth and a hint of spice. — 2 years ago

Doug Cranmer

9.2

Inky, deep and brooding Syrah that’s smoothly old-world refined. Paired well with French bistro fare — 6 months ago

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Pooneet K

9.1

Sangiovese by way of Corsica. Somewhat earthier, spicier, more rustic. Acid a bit less and overall less polished than, say, a Tuscan Chianti. But a quite nice restrained wine. — 2 years ago

Vin d’Ottawa

9.2

Dangerously quaffable. Sweet marzipan with underlying tang. — 2 years ago

Al Doyle

9.4

Honestly I haven’t been drinking wine for a while but this has reinvigorated my interest. Mosse is underrated these days. Depth and balance and finesse beyond its price tag. — 3 years ago