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 — 2 months ago

Joe Whelan

9.3

Lovely fruity red, very balanced — 4 years 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

Dean

8.9

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

jason carey DipWSET

9.0

Excellent, even after accidentally freezing.
2021 throwback year to old more zingy Muscadet.
You can still get wonderful wine for $ 12.99. — 6 months 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. — 2 years 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. — 4 years ago

Mark Chandler

8.9

A favourite. This wine manages to contain all the lovely attributes of muscadet - mineral, lemon, apple, lactic taste - whilst keeping the pure fruit at the core but having a lovely sea freshness too. — 2 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (80%) and Syrah (20%). Walla Walla (Rocks District) fruit. Dark purple color with a ruby rim. Lovely aromas of dried cherries, black plums, Earl Grey tea, iron, cardamom and black pepper. Same fruits on the pallet along with hints of black currant, black olives and that ever present touch of black pepper. Just a hint of mint on the finish. The Syrah really shines through on this one. Mouth drying (but smooth) tannins. Soft texture with a nice balance of acidity and alcohol. Aging beautifully! Revisited in March 2023. Still outstanding! Revisited again in October 2025. Savory notes are more prevalent (fruit more in the background) but still quite good. — 3 years ago

Richard Poulin

9.2

I love this wine. Pure aromas of white fruits, saline, floral notes, yeast and a stony minerality. Rich and dense texture with a lively and energetic acidity and bright flavors of white fruits, and a minerality that leaves no doubt that we are in Nantes country. It is linear, incisive, elegant and with a beautiful tension. And what about its persistent length on notes of citrus fruit and minerality. — 4 years ago