Brad Jensen

9.3

Very rustic and musty, from what I hear this amount of time must have really softened its rough edges because this has some refinement to it. Amber red color, with slight coppery hints, the nose is musty like an old felt book binding, or some velvet church pews, with prominent fruit as it’s allowed to open up, and even some hints of dusty bubble gum and deep floral notes towards the edges. Looong legs on a medium body, the tannins are well integrated and grippy, with a strong foundation, but melt after a little while. There’s serious graphite and minerality here, but that opens into some savory notes, black currant and olive, as well as some balsamic, but after the tannin let go you get some serious cacao or dark chocolate notes, even some tobacco smoke, with fig and blood orange at the finish. I don’t know why people dog on this wine, it just needs time to mature, more than folks realize. Paired with spek, sheep’s milk cheese, and the film “A Prophet”. — a month ago

with Tiva

Sean Grullon

9.2

Elegant and Minerally. Great acidity with a spicy foundation of tobacco and some vanilla. Bright red fruit of the raspberry kind. — 3 years ago

Wil Chow

9.0

This bish has no right being as banging as it is for the price point (<$20). Chewy though still kinda tight on the tannins, but the foundation is all there—plum berry and currant, a streak of herbal goodness on some earthy-ass dry soil dusted with like cocoa and oak. — 4 years ago

with Erin

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9.1

The 2023 Rosato is incredibly energetic like a horse waiting to bolt out of the starting gate. Ripe pineapple, pear and spiced citrus provide a foundation upon which the sparkling, lively acidity flutters. The balance here is admirable and nicely rounded and displays a lovely inner sweetness. This bottle could empty quickly. (Billy Norris, Vinous, May 2024)
— 10 months ago

Tim L

9.1

2019 Vintage…nice expression of the better Chateauneuf Du Pape wines with 4 grapes as foundation. Fine balance, big flavor, dark berries almost elegant…allow to breath a bit after opening… — 3 years ago

Aaron Rankin

9.2

Nose is multidimensional which consistently reveals the tasting profile. Rich, creamy foundation with Meyer lemon, pineapple, and apricot poking through. Structurally matches with nice acid balancing the richness. This is rounder and softer than I expected for a young Peay. Drinking very well already. — 4 years ago

Chris Thompson

9.0

This is a nice “easy-to-drink” wine! Soft enough for almost any pallet yet pairs with so many things: burgers, red meat, cheese, fruit, or just sip! — 2 years ago

J. Kim

9.0

This has more mineral dimension than the others. Lacks a little bit of tension in the foundation. — 2 years ago

Chris

9.2

Feastin & yeastin in Easton — 3 years ago

with Beth

Dominik Wezel

9.0

Fine spirit, balanced acidity and a strong earthy sidenote in a fruity foundation — 4 years ago