Joe DAscoli

9.2

Didn’t really pop and express itself until about 1 hour in the glass but then it was quite good — 7 months ago

Norman

9.1

Izumibashi Black Dragonfly “Kurotonbo” Kimoto Junmai. This is Kimoto style sake which if I understand correctly refers to how they prepare the Koji mold. Color has a slight yellow tint, less than straw-like. I get almost nothing on the nose. The weight is slightly heavier than water and I’m guessing +2 but I don’t have this calibrated yet. Slight bitterness on the palate as it warms, was what I would call sweet initially. Finish lingers for a long time. Will be interesting to hear the pro comments. Not sure on the rice. — 2 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Light amber with a bouquet of stone fruits with citrus notes and yeasty tones. Plenty of bubbles dancing in the flute. Crisp and fresh, mineral, white flesh fruit, citrus well balanced with acidity. Lingering finish with zesty ending. Nice Grand Cru. Tasting Sample. — 6 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.4

Color of grayish purple, quite clear with a bit orange note. Nose is balanced fragrance with dried strawberry, spice, tobacco leaves, cured meat, and more sweet berries. Taste is light, and follows the nose, right amount of acidity and tannins, zest, just a bit sweetness shows her subtlety, more cured meaty note dancing with the berry note. Aftertaste shows backbone of tannins, medium long with savory spice, acidity and sweetness. Pretty good. — 7 years ago

Lisa Reynolds

9.2

How I like my sins! #Textbook This wine evokes Billy Idol, Dancing with Myself ;) — 8 years ago

Andy@andyberke.com

9.2

Really spectacular. A lot of personality, especially up front — 8 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.1

Medium copper in color; lemons, strawberries, and citrus zest on the nose; high acidity; tastes like grapefruit peel, apricots, under ripe strawberries, and wet slate with a medium finish. Nellie and Bri says it's ok. I like it. — a year ago

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Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.8

Super fine and mineral nose. Confectionery. Crushed rocks. This is dancing on the palate. Textured and rich but it’s also so fine. Juicy and concentrated and so sappy and so pure. Dense yet dancing. The most cerebral wine of the trip. — 4 years ago

Sara S

9.0

Sweet, nice spices. Slight dryness but not much. Pleasant, berry aftertaste. Very aromatic, maybe too much. Nice pairing with an earthy or savory meal. — 5 years ago

Mike R

9.7

WOTN - I was impressed - besides always being a crowd pleaser this wine always acts like the postman and always delivers

1 hour decant - was not planning to open but we drank the other bottles like thirsty sailors after 90 days on the boat - color has not changed - the smell has gotten even better - the finish was spot on and the taste was impeccable- remarkable- memorable- a true stunner - blue fruits dancing with black and reds fruits - tobacco cassis sweetness from caramel- tamed but striking how this baby keeps growing - drink now if you want but I will not try again for 5 years or more - this Napa cult classic will last 10 years plus and seems to find a way to get better - bravo — 6 years ago

Colin McCartney

9.3

A restrained nose with some camphor, pencil lead, and dried oregano....the palate jumps up with dark, muddled fruit, white pepper, and a kirsch liquor dancing in the background....moderate tannins show up with the slowly evolving finish...these a raf zins rarely disappoint.... — 7 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Nice dark red color. Aromas of blackberries, hickory smoked wood and fresh cracked pepper. Full flavors of dark fruits, nice structure. Went amazing with a pizza- pepperoni, prosciutto, sausage and kalamata Olives. — 8 years ago

Brandon Boesch

9.7

Really great. Needs about 3 hours of air. So well balanced. A lot of cocoa, blackberry, garden dirt, some tree bark, some chocolate cherries, but very dark, some menthol in the background, long finish, almost coffee and cocoa, some fruits as well. Outstanding! — 10 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.0

Deep ruby color; blackberry, black cherry, and a hint of green peppercorn on the nose; high acidity, mild tannins; tastes like black plum sauce, black cherries, and a hint of graphite with a long fruity finish. Nellie said it's not bad — 3 years ago

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Stephen Redenbaugh

9.2

Crisp, clean, dancing across the palate with zippy acidity. Lemon, yuzu, grapefruit…. Low ABV. Laser-like sharpness cleanses the richness of cacio Pepe and black olive branzino…1200 ft vineyards…absolutely brilliant! — 4 years ago

Shannon Williams

9.5

This is so yummy. I would definitely buy again. Great with pasta and hard cheese. — 5 years ago

Jonathan Shoup

9.1

Berry taste but not tart. Very light acidity with an exceptional finish. Delicious wine! — 6 years ago

with Jennifer

Eric

9.1

Juicy, big, nice body to it. Good Napa Cabernet fruit. Dances in the mouth. Recommended! — 7 years ago

with Lisa

Jayna Fontenot

9.6

Legs, 9/10. Smells spicy, heavy cherry on the nose. So smooth!!! Tannic, but not overbearing. Cherries, oak on taste. Love this one. — 8 years ago

Katie Hahn

9.8

Delicious fruit forward Red Blend. — 8 years ago