Neal Ferry

9.0

Thanks Tom; this is very nice, it’s been a while but it’s a great one — 4 months ago

Jessica H

9.5

Smooth, juicy, very drinkable — a year ago

Joe Flo

9.8

The 2015 Chappellet Prichard Hill has developed into a beast of a wine. Loaded with fruit this wine is going to continue to develop for many years. But decanting needed if you plan to have it in the next few years — 3 years ago

Adam Beasley

9.3

So I jumped the gun a little on this one. It’s tight and will be much better in time, but after a few hours in the decanter is started to unfurl. The nose is all ripe, roasted plum, blackberry, currant, and blueberry with notes of leather, thyme, underbrush, mud, and a touch of cinnamon. This is subtle on the entry but really explodes on the mid-palate and never ending finish. All of the aromas come through on the palate with the addition of tar and wet concrete. The tannins here are substantial, and it was a little much until the steaks came off the grill. Big wine with big flavors. Will sit on the next bottle for at least a few years, but no regrets - beautiful beast of a wine. — 3 years ago

Ginny DeLacey

9.1

Funky, yeasty, fun! — 6 months ago

with Joseph

Doug Cranmer

9.2

Big, need some time to open up. An inky, desirable beast of a wine. — 2 years ago

with Mary

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.0

Maal Bestial Malbec 2016: Full-bodied. Medium tannins. Big & bold fruit flavors. Plum, blackberry, black cherry, tobacco & spice, ending with a long smooth finish. A tremendous “beast” of a Malbec and the perfect pairing with Perry’s Famous Pork Chop dish! Cheers🍷 — 3 years ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.0

New vintage in, and I love it. At $16 this is probably the greatest value CA Pinot. Layers of cherry and red fruit. Good acidity. Balanced. — 10 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.4

Pop n pour:
Time has taken care of the overt and opulent blend of bacon fat and blueberrypie.
Today, 5 years later, this has significantly more elegance (!) and better balance. Gorgeous notes of lavender, dark plums and blackberries, coffeebeans, a spicy pepper/cinnamon/nutmeg mixture and a whiff of cocoapowder.
Great wine. Delicious. — 2 years ago

David Vielhauer

9.4

Another long decant, can understand the love for Alban. Beast of a Syrah — 3 years ago