Rufus King

9.3

Delicious Merlot from Bordeaux, enjoyed with seared tuna at The Banks, Back Bay, Boston — 5 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

This is an absolutely crowd pleaser GSM out of the Côtes du Rhône Appellation. The composition of this wine is a blend of a very old Grenache at 75%, Mourvèdre at 15% &
Syrah at 10%.
All these grapes are sourced from Signargues, Cairanne and Rasteau, which have an eco-environment and well delineated terroirs from both banks of the Rhône River. Everything combined translates into an exceptional expression of Grenache-driven, rich, powerful yet subtle and generous on the palate with a compelling finesse and extremely balanced.
Hard to have only one glass, cheers! — a year ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.2

I also have a weak spot for Pomerol’s and right banks from St. Emilion. This find delivers on that Merlot inspired approach. Subtle. Expressive. — 5 years ago

Greg Bennett

9.0

Enjoyed this one with friends — 6 years ago

Joe Gillies

9.2

Needs more time or a long decant. Tannins are still showing prominently.
30 min decant, minimum aromas. Traditional style. Cherry, floral violet, and smoke charcoal. Paired perfectly for pizza night in the outer banks — 7 years ago

Joshua Clemence

9.3

BIG FAN! Great job on your wine Nick Banks — 8 years ago

with Nick and Emily

Rufus King

9.2

Rich, smooth Chablis (Chardonnay) enjoyed with calamari at The Banks restaurant, Back Bay, Boston — 7 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Dark fruits, berry, plum, spice box, leather, menthol & tobacco leaf. The 98 right banks are drinking well — a year ago

Hubert Smith

9.0

2023 Barbados — a year ago

Ralph DiBiasi

9.3

Green Bananas on the nose. Light brown sugar hints of coconut and lingering spice finish. — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Foot of the Andes Mountains on banks of Maipo River in Upper Maipo Valley, 650 meters above sea level, vineyard dates back to mid-19th century, when first pre-phylloxera French varieties were brought to Chile, deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits & mineral notes, a blend of 92% Cab Sauv & 8% Cab Franc, aged for 15 month in French oak (65% new). On the palate flavors cherry & blackberry with powerful tannins, long finish, very tight, ending with mineral and tobacco notes. Needs ten years. Tasting Sample! — 6 years ago

Skip Smyser

9.2

The aromatics of this wine make it a hit from the beginning. Great acidity, lingers at front of pallet. Incredible florals. Enjoying with a Ceasar Salad at their tasting room on the banks of the Columbia. — 7 years ago

Simon Weston

9.0

Local brew on the first night, very good pilsner style beer, malty with a good finish. Good choice with the excellent jerk chicken! — 8 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Great vintage for Pavie where the 98 right banks are drinking beautifully. This had layers of red & black fruits, spice box, graphite, damp earth, leather & tobacco — 9 months ago

Raun Kupiec

9.0

Vanilla coconut custard. Super smooth. Hints of baking spice on the finish. — a year ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

Enough age to bring the fruit intensity down a notch, & man that’s some good fruit- emphasis on the cassis & blackberries. Usually not a mega fan of Bordeaux, but this fit the bill for a shared bottle with friends, drink outside on the banks of the Hudson. — 3 years ago

Olivia Kidner

9.3

Tommy Banks from home, December 2020 — 6 years ago

Joe Gillies

9.1

Steak night on vacation in the outer banks.
Having an Idaho vs Napa cab comparison. We went to Idaho for a wedding in June and purchased some local wines.
2014 Split Rail Winery vs 2013 Chappellet Napa Valley cab.
This is massive at 15.6% abv with equally big blueberry, cassis, smoke, and touches of lavender. Very surprised by how well this wine was! This was $33 vs the $65 Chappellet price point. — 7 years ago

Adam Usdan

9.0

Smooth, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon - very drinkable — 7 years ago

Simon Weston

9.2

Delicious fruit nose and sweet tropical fruit taste with molasses, long smooth fiery finish. — 8 years ago