David Shaw

9.1

Ruby red, light to moderate pigment extraction. Raspberry aroma, raspberry and cherry flavor. Light body, fruity, slightly tart, slight skin astringency and seed bitterness on finish. Decant at least 90 minutes; the red fruit flavors change and a hint of bergamot (Earl Grey tea) emerges — 4 months ago

Nate Wall

Winemaker at Troon Vineyard

9.0

Mmm, delicious. Altesse is likely my favorite Savoie white. While I live how Jacquere can almost have this ethereal quality to it, very pure mountain air kind of feel, Altesse brings this weight and depth which is really intriguing. This 2016 is just starting to show a little oxidation, but in a gracefully aged sort of way. Apple skin, delicate white flowers, slight brioche, lemon zest and loads of minerality on the finish. Delightful. — 5 years ago

Sam DeSollar

9.3

Straw colored, amazing cold. — 6 years ago

Kevin Mullally

9.0

Dry. Apples. Stone. Really nice — 7 years ago

Ryan Mullins

9.2

Rich and generous Bourgogne in a wonderful way. Complete. I’d buy two cases if I could get it — 7 years ago

Kurt Schuster

9.2

Delicious traditional Riesling full of green apple, pear, and dusty dry fruit flavors. Good avid, not overwhelming, and a great buy. — 8 years ago

with Frank and Deborah

Jerome Sabbagh

9.0

Delicious! — 8 years ago

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.5

Open for business. Should hold for another 5 years or so. Like many 2011’s not a long term ager. — 6 months ago

Kurt Schuster

9.0

Do you know I keep trying it and I’m just not a fan of Gewurztraminer. There’s too much of a perfume flavor to it but it’s sort of reminds me of like chewing those fake fruit gummy‘s. This is delicious, it just sort of gets overwhelming after a while. — 4 years ago

Collier S. Wiese

9.1

Previously had the 2015. This was slightly more off-dry than dry but still excellent. — 6 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.5

2007 Chateau de Beaucastel- The 2007 Chateau Beaucastel is deftly walking the tightrope between primary and tertiary tones at the moment. Aromatically profound, the wine immediately unveils layers of black fruits woven together with shades of white truffle crudo, black peppercorns and Earl Grey tea that take shape in the glass. Showing brilliant verve and freshness, the palate has great depth of concentration, power and range. Blackberry compote and black licorice flavors combine with lighter red raspberry, damp earth and Provencale herb accents on this expressive palate. The long finish marvelously accentuates this beautiful wine. Marvelous now at the thirteen year mark, the 2007 Chateau Beaucastel has many years of drinking enjoyment ahead of it. Drink 2020-2035- 95 — 6 years ago

Fredybeans

9.2

Rubis avec qq reflet plus brun
Nez épicé et compote de fruit rouge note d orange sanguine
Bouche ample pleine gourmande et fraîche tanins savoureux
J adore👍👍👍 — 8 years ago

Daniel Wisner

9.2

So Liu Kang fought a Granny Smith Apple and tumbled into a centrifuge with the perfect amount of acidity. WOW! — 8 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Powerful yet elegant Aussie Shiraz. Dark ruby color. Aromas of raspberry, eucalyptus and cocoa. Palate is rich with plum and raspberry fruit along with notes of root beer, baking spices, black licorice and Earl Grey tea. Hint of vanilla on the long and lingering finish. The tannins are concentrated but well integrated. Plush, rich and intense but beautifully balanced. Aging nicely. — 3 years ago

Dean

8.9

Light, pleasant, paired nicely with seasoned shrimp and roasted. potatoes — 5 years ago

Jay Kline

9.2

It’s been about 6 months since I last checked in on the 2016 vintage of Terre Nere’s Rosso di Montalcino. I was very impressed with the wine on release and I’m falling for how this wine is developing! Popped and poured; consumed during the duration of our Tuscan-inspired dinner. In the glass, a bright ruby with medium viscosity. Medium+ intensity. On the nose, waxy bing cherry fruit, flower shop, medium-aged Manchego cheese, bergamot, and dusty attic. I could smell this wine for hours and be satisfied! On the palate, a mix of red and dark cherry fruit, Earl Grey tea, tomato, orange citrus rind, and dusty earth. The freshness of this wine is simply awesome. Loads of structure for an RdM (some Brunellos may be jealous)…but it could also just be 2016 being 2016. The finish is long and as it lingers, comes across slightly saline. A fabulous wine with a long and exciting future. — 5 years ago

Shengli Hu

9.0

Straw. Pear drop, lychee, oily petroleum, white flowers, and earl grey. Moderate alcohol and acidity with phenolic bitterness on the finish. — 7 years ago

Navin Budhwani

8.9

But young and tight. But great promise. — 7 years ago

with Dinesh, Jay and 2 others

Rob Krapf

9.0

Tart fruit, nice balance and depth; not your mother’s boojalay. — 8 years ago

JKT

9.1

CVed 10/11/17. Acker11. White flowers and nuts and blast of acids on nose. Palate of minerals and acids and almonds and hints of surprising fruit sweetness just beneath the tension and long finish. Energy! Mouth puckering acidity. Great food wine. First taste of Altesse. Vieilles Vignes. Need to compare with Brondien. — 9 years ago