Ceccherini Cristiano

9.2

The label is barely there, but i bought in the James Halliday's collection auction as a Wood Matured Black label 1979.
At this stage I opened a few of these old semillon and I am honestly loving them even though i realise that not everyone would.
Once they get to room temperature the magic happens.
This is complex and fairly fresh, not gone at all.
I smell almond, bruised apples, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric, lanolin, coriander. Autumn forest floor and boiled chestnuts. Nougat and marzipan. Peppermint.
It's very long. It's an experience. It talks its own language. I don't think there is anything like it anywhere else. 41yo, nearly my age, but much more interesting than me. — 2 days ago

Joe Gillies

9.2

The black cherry aromas jump into your nose. Black cherry, black currant, mint, and mushrooms on the palate. Aging very well! Still no rush to drink. — 5 days ago

Пабло Абрамович

9.0

Вино плотно-красно-рубинового цвета.
Очень яркий, тяжёлый, богатый аромат вина с тонами спелых темных фруктов и ягод, пряностей и черного перца. Клубничное варенье завершает. Немного постоять не помешает(немного спиртов по началу)
Толстые густые ноги. Много танинов, структура густая.
Вкус вина очень сбалансированный, фруктовый, очень мягкий. Корица. Не кислотное, спирта не чувствуется
Длительное послевкусие, вяжет и сушит. Присутствует горчинка чёрного перца
Рекомендую — 15 days ago

Michael Chelus

9.1

Black cherry, raspberry preserves, blackberry, currant, vanilla, mocha and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins. — 4 days ago

Douglas Braun

9.2

Seems like great time to drink - 2013 vintage “Howell Mountain” Robert Craig Zinfandel “Black Sears” Vineyard - Blackberry, Boysenberry fruit , wild fruit , spice subtle oak background - super fun with BBQ — 16 days ago

Yen Boubel

9.0

Nose has holiday spices, black currant and cherry sauce. Palate has plum, peppercorn and tobacco leaf. Smooth entrance, full bodied mouthfeel and an intense warm finish. — 4 days ago

Kirk Irwin

9.2

Berry pepper nose, nice. The edges tingle my nostrils, also pleasant. A tinge of meatiness lingers. Definitely get the berry-cherry hit, and that meatiness in the nose is also present. The tannins are not hard but soft and pleasant. Great sipper on its own, and I think could handle a hearty meal. — 15 days ago

Scott Soren

9.6

@paxmahle kills it His alternate label exudes a refined Syrah. Deep rich sweet cherry with perfectly refined tannins. Light hints of black pepper add depth and character. Lower amounts of acidity, mean this is ripe for consuming. Just awesome — 2 hours ago

Alex Young

9.8

Very sweet in a good way. — a month ago

"Odedi"

8.9

Double Black Merlot 2018, Paso Robles, California

Time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose of plums, cherries, wood, cloves, light vegetables, vanilla, spices, earth, light barnyard and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with black cherries, black plums, currants, light oak, spices, earth, wet leaves, herbs and dark coffee.

Medium finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a nice Merlot from Paso Robles. Easy drinking with a nice mouthfeel.

Needs an hour to open up properly and come into itself.

A nice wine to sip on by the porch. Good by itself or with food.

Thank you Wendy for sharing.

I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$14. — 20 days ago