Adam

9.0

My review may not be beneficial to all because of my drinking style. I drink the bottle myself over the course of a week. With this Freakshow Cab Sauv, my review changed from the first to last glass. The first glass was strong, thin, and barely enjoyable. With subsequent glasses tasted a developing sweetness and thickness. I realize this is counter intuitive to wines normally being best when being allowed to breathe a bit after opening. Just wasn’t the case for me with this one. Rating was a 6.5 to start and a 9.5 at the end I’m grading with a curve to give it an overall 9. Will buy again based on Freakshow reputation and hope for a better early result. — 3 days ago

Koujo Kakyuu

9.0

I'm not typically a chardonnay fan, so take this rating with a grain of salt. I probably like this because it isn't horribly oaky. — a year ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Okay this is awesome. Old school. Cigar, Cuban tobacco, chestnut, tar, dead roses, so so so Nebbiolo. The high toned aromas are just stunning. Really wafts. It’s old school but super clean. Pop and pour and the aromas just kill! Wow. Wow. Palate is just gorgeous. Astonishing purity and freshness and oodles of mid season ripe cherries and wonderful opulence. Superb juiciness. Like 10/10 juiciness. Lovely velvety tannins and such a long juicy finish. So so pure. This is a freakshow. — 6 years ago

with Matthew

Adam

9.0

Add the Zinfandel to the lineup of Freakshow wines that I’ve tried and liked. Thick, but smooth without being syrupy. Great flavor. The finish is sweet and subtle. Admittedly, I’m persuaded by the heavy bottle and cool branding. Aesthetics matter. — a month ago

Jamie Noon

9.0

“Very smooth. No sharpness or bitterness.” ~ MDM — 4 months ago

Amanda Thomas

9.2

An old standard in our household. Velvety smooth, rich juicy berries. Glad we can purchase Freakshow even at Costco in TX and have a solid, boozy Cab at the ready. — 5 years ago

with Tim

Carolyn Neumann

9.3

2018 bottle has a smaller label but the bottle itself is embossed with the Michael David name.
I prefer their Freakshow Chardonnay because it's less oaky, but that's just personal preference.
A beautiful example of classically delicious Chardonnay — 6 years ago

Mark Osmers

8.9

The 2020 vintage of Michael David Freak Show is a blend for everyday drinking. A blend of Syrah (appx 54%), Petite Sirah (appx 42%) and Souzao (appx 4%), it is a balanced, fruit-forward red wine with notes of dark berries and plum. Although it does not provide the complexity and tannic structure of a Napa or Sonoma Cabernet, neither does it come with the same price tag.

I recommend this wine, but just find the circus-themed bottle label a little freaky. — 3 months ago

Catherine Leith

9.1

Not as full-bodied as I usually like my Zinfandels, but still very drinkable. Lots of great flavors and held up very well with a rich beef meal. Notes of juicy, ripe black berries and a hint of cigar smoke. — 9 months ago

Cristian Marie

9.9

Fresh, fruity but not overpoweringly sweet. Apricot notes. I had it chilled on its own and with food. Perfect for summer and hot weather. — 6 years ago