Cristina M

9.0

Garnet-colored. Hits like it might be astringent but immediately smooths out and rolls across your tongue leaving a layer of tannins that diffuses nicely. If you swish it around, it will make you pucker. Very dry but buttery if you keep it centered in your mouth. I bought it because of an average rating of 9.3 for this 2020 vintage but I don’t think I’d rank it that high. Maybe a 9.0, a little disappointing for $50. — 2 months ago

Jan de Weerd

9.6

The Shiraz from the Apricot Block truly represents the essence of a high quality Shiraz from the Barossa Valley. Expressive, concentrated, but super balanced and fresh and a strong backbone structure that keeps it centered and leads to a satisfying and lingering finish. — a year ago

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Ann Kunes

9.3

Unbelievable, absolutely fabulous! I must have had it with the right food (including cauliflower with dill cheese as well as some cheese and crackers, all dill centered). Excellent! Could not stop drinking it, as it was so good! — 4 years ago

Anastassia Laskey

9.4

Gifted this bottle at bottling by the winemaker himself, and also helped with the label copywriting for this and the 2012 vintage. 12 years to payoff and not disappointed in the slightest! All the elements I love about my friend who made it - bold, sassy, centered, and vibrant! — 7 months ago

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M. Christopher Roebuck

9.3

Past notes apply, but let's go through the motions. Decanted for 45 minutes. Nose: Tobacco, pine needles, soil, and a cherry base. Deep ruby in color, medium plus bodied, medium plus alcohol, medium acidity. More red cherry emerges on the palate, and pipe tobacco... More precisely, my dad's Captain Black from the 1980s. Taste not quite as complex as the smell. Finish is medium. Tannins are perfectly centered. This just misses my 94 point threshold.

93 points — 4 years ago

Eric Guido

9.1

Aromas of crushed, ripe blackberries, clove, hints of anise, spiced orange, and sage all come together in the 2018 Gour de Chaulé Côtes du Rhône, creating an alluring and deeply satisfying bouquet.  On the palate, soft textures are complemented by fleshy blue and black fruits, along with notes of sweet licorice and purple-tinged florals, as minerals slowly settle in, adding gravitas. The finish is long, staining the senses in fruit concentrate, yet also centered by brisk acids, arriving late in the experience, or possibly, just in time.  Wow. — 5 years ago

Daniel veit

8.9

Aromas of honeycomb, beeswax, apricot and orange blossom. Deep golden color, a charming wine especially great for those who do not enjoy citrus centered aka high acid whites. Fun to taste. — 10 months ago

Catherine Gorzkowski

10

Delicious. A little bit fruit centered with notes of plum and blackcurrant. — a year ago

Tim L

9.2

Super Tuscan worthy of the name...a blend centered in the Sangeovesi genre'...this is a full-flavored, big, balanced, dry and tasty wine, a fine rendition of the berry. Big dry dry dry and notably bold on the palate with a dark purple color, aromatic berry-plum nose, this vino is a softly powerful and refined. Evident tannins yet balanced astringency and finish...very likely great with red meats and pasta with marinara. — 4 years ago

Lauren Kessinger

9.2

Gorgeous aroma of peach blossoms and green apricots, light bodied delicious & crisp. Really enjoyed this with my seafood- centered meal. 🦪 — 5 years ago