Jay Kline

9.2

From magnum. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2012 pours a garnet color with a translucent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with punchy notes of Morello cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, orange rind, red flowers, and a mix of cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and the texture is almost chewy. The 2012 is still an awesome value; really tasty stuff. Drink now through 2042. — 22 days ago

M Maloof

9.7

Delicious, very smooth (I had the 2024 ) rather than crispy — 8 months ago

Samuel Sabori

9.1

Strong acidity, firm, like an underripe peach and/or mango, depending on the sip. — 10 months ago

Gor

9.5

As usual off the charts cool. Opened up over the course of a couple hours. Expressive nose of fresh cut red flowers, raspberries, black pepper, undergrowth, dried herbs, some vegetal hints. Fantastic concentration and elegance with fine tannins and beautiful acidity that ends in a medium+ finish. — 4 years ago

Morgan Leathers

9.4

Cervos good price — 5 years ago

Jae Cho

8.9

So fun playing that fruity/savory gamey (mortadella?) syrah streak. But much lighter perfect turkey pairing. — 6 years ago

Gor

9.3

Very aromatic Riesling from Alsace. Melon, white flowers, orange peel, even hint of ginger on those nose. Beautiful deep yellow, almost gold color. Mouth watering acidity with a persistent finish — 7 years ago

Doug Powers

8.9

Lovely cool climate Victoria Shiraz, this is right in the ideal window to drink, spicy notes, blue fruits, very good acid balance, solid!! — 3 months ago

with Jim and

Steve Ambrusko

9.1

Rich with dark berry base and touch of tobacco — 7 months ago

Richard Adams

9.4

Very good, not 100 pointer like some scores on release. Love the Napa ‘12s now and cant beat @bell&anchor. — 9 months ago

with Ksenia

Bob McDonald

9.6

Spicy and peppery on the nose with a hint of apricot from the Viognier whose influence has diminished over the years. Red cherry and pepper on the palate. Generally regarded as one of the finest Shiraz blends in Australia. Cool climate - Intensity without weight. I love this style and this 2004 was a treat for the senses. Soft resolved fine savoury tannins. Sadly my last 2004 in 750ml although I did find a magnum after making this note. — 4 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

Very dark Crimson particularly for a cool climate Tasmanian Cabernet. Aromas of dark plum, clove, tobacco leaf and oak spice on the nose with a medium to full bodied palate with dusty plum and integrated oak - perfect balance. Seamless with resolved tannin and finishing with persistent length. Matured in 100% French oak Barriques. After a couple of hours in the decanter a lovely left bank perfume of rose bush and brambles. A wonderful Cabernet (90%) by any measure and a fitting tribute to Peter Althaus, the founder, who passed away unexpectedly in early January aged 79 in his native Switzerland. I like many others said that Tasmania was too cool to ripen Cabernet Sauvignon but Peter Althaus proved us all wrong. Vale Peter. — 5 years ago

John A

9.3

So pure and crisp. Stunning minerality, lemon and other citrus fruits. A long finish. Very balanced — 6 years ago

Steve T

9.1

A fabulous Tuesday night wine, particularly at this price point. This mixture of chard and Riesling works so well… and as others have said, the label alone should make you love this wine! Cheers! — 7 months ago

Yury Glazkov

9.7

Very enjoyable! With complexity but still easy to approach, has petroleum notes alternating with flowery and fruity. More on the ripe and even a tiny sweet side. — 7 months ago

Tyler Felous

9.4

So clean and crisp. Some petrol notes. Boxler hasn’t missed yet. — 9 months ago

Joan Ziegler

9.4

Something spec. Try it — 4 years ago

Jeff D.

9.5

For the white wine fans out there....crisp, clean and not heavy on oak or ml ferm. Delicious! — 5 years ago

N B

9.1

Had with sugar fish via DomaineLA. Not too dry, slight effervescence. — 5 years ago

Chin Okoro

9.1

Ripe sweet red fruit on the nose- beautifully aromatic and long lasting. Notes of red berries and vanilla. One of the best carb francs. I have had yet — 6 years ago