Eric Urbani

9.1

In mag. 47% Cab 43% Petit Verdot and the rest Syrah. Classic Herman Story boldness and fun had by all. — a year ago

Nathan Renfro

9.5

Inky dark purple. Solid fruit. Short decant all that is needed but this wine sings after an hour plus. Ripe blackberry and plum, some black cherry. Solid acidic backbone with medium tannins. Smooth chocolate finish. This wine is a gem of a deal from Realm. — 3 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Dark Ruby with aromas of black fruits and complex notes of spice, herb and earth. It was a cooler season in 2010, resulting in higher acidity that made this wine big and needed a lot more time in the bottle, than the last time I tried in order to soften the massive tannin structure. On the palate plum and blackberry flavors with some nutty notes, wet stone and earthy herbs show harmoniously on the palate. Full body, fine tannins with a deep rich long finish. A Gem! Tasting well now! — 4 years ago

"Odedi"

9.8

To celebrate my 20,000 Vivino followers, here is a gorgeous wine.

A very pretty color of deep gold.

Wonderful nose of honey, citrus, yellow apples, melons, pears, tropical fruits, spices, light earth and white flowers.

Full bodied and very smooth with high acidity.

Sweet on the palate with honey, citrus, red apples, tropical fruits, spices, maple syrup and minerals.

Long finish with lemons and spices.

This is a delicious sweet wine from Bordeaux. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Showing great complexity at this point. Loved the nose, and kept smelling on it for a while. Really pretty.

Very well balanced with enough sugar for the acidity. So delicious now.

This 18 year old will continue to age nicely in the next 25 years.

A great wine from a great vintage. Buttery and creamy. Spicy and entertaining. A wonderful wine.

I've had a few different vintages of this wine, and it is always amazing.

Thank you Scott for sharing this gem with me.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

98 points.

$250 (375ml). — 2 years ago

with Scott

Ken Venezio

9.1

Another gem from Hall. — 4 years ago

David Walser

9.4

At home eating leftovers tonight enjoying this surprise. I bought 6 bottles based on Russell Bevan being the winemaker. My experience with the first few bottles was disappointing, but tonight was special. I wish I could understand these differences; bottle variation???...dumb phase???...I just don’t know.

I’m generally not a Merlot drinker as a varietal but I also have fond memories of the 2008 Bevan Cellars Showket Vineyard Merlot...a wonderful wine. — 5 years ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.2

2019. Light on nose. But on the palate everything you want in a southern Rhone gem. Garrigue. Spice. Yum. . — 2 years ago

Jonas Johansson

9.5

I guess I gave fallen for this gem. — 4 years ago

Chris MacLean

9.3

Another great bottle of this gem — 4 years ago

with Sarah

Deborah M

9.4

Was looking for something profound tonight and pulled this gem. RIP Mamba. This wine - pop and pour and perfection in the glass. Medium tawny color. Dried fruit on the nose. Dried cherries flavor at the forefront. Smooth mouthfeel. Effortless elegance. Nice acidity and balance. 19 years and still demonstrating greatness. — 5 years ago