Wow, Paul @W64 recommended, out in the shop was 2018, he went to get 2016, boy did I get lucky, I prefer less full bodied, this was medium to full bodied, soft, silky smooth, all the St Emilion and sooo much more, worth every cent of €60...it's bio-organic too. wine now at room temp, lavender, lights plums, defo upping it to awesome 9.3 sod it best wine ever for me, and thats some going.... — 8 months ago
2020 vintage. Another winner from Jaboulet and a great example of this under-the-radar northern Rhône appellation. Peaches, flowers and subtle spices. Crisp fruit and good almondy length and a hint of fresh mint. — 2 years ago
Really gulpable and fresh. Serve cold. Austrian Beaujolais with some funk on the nose. Austrian reds (made like this) are underrated. — a month ago
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Deep ink color with a short purple rim and a beautiful nose.
Full bodied, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity.
Dry and very fruity on the palate, with nice complexity.
Showing blueberries, plums, cooked cherries, cola, raisins, figs, chocolates, dark coffee, cedar, vanilla, licorice, eucalyptus and peppercorn.
This 10 year old Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is drinking so beautifully now. Rich and extracted, with a soft mouthfeel. Fruit forward and engaging.
Needs an hour to open up properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.
Wine Spectator 94 points. Wine Advocate 98 points.
Complex and good by itself. Will pair nicely with a big piece of steak. A gorgeous wine.
14.6% alcohol by volume.
95 points.
$260. — 7 months ago
2017 vintage. 100% Tempranillo. Very fragrant and smooth with nice finish. Paid $7.99 at Morellis in St. Paul — 4 years ago
A taut puzzle to start. Better once decanted and given 30-45 minutes to open. Once through that rectification (it was yesterday’s word of the day) this baby was quite the ride. Beautifully fragrant and inviting. Not deeply dark in color but still richly deep purple. The fruit is layered and comes in waves. Dark fruit, blueberries lingering finish. I expected this to be a very good CA Cab. I was wrong this was special. Lots of resonating impulses here. Loved this. It was great. — 3 months ago
Delish! Still kicking with that subtle, musky dried fruit and herbaceous tinge. Tea, soy and dried orange peel. — 8 months ago
Good recommendation at Thomas liquors in St Paul. — 2 years ago
We tried this for the first time at Restaurant Alma a year ago and bought two bottles before we’d finished the first glass. We finally brought one out of the cellar to pair with a wine and cheese plate from St. Paul Cheese Shop. Lovely evening. — 4 years ago
Peter van den Besselaar
Vintage 2009 | beautiful smell with raspberries, awesome balance — 16 days ago