Lee Dale

9.2

Unexpectedly small from a Bordeaux futures LCBO order but made up for it with the surprising body of this orange gem. Thick, syrupy, lovely. — 2 years ago

with Irene

Doug Cranmer

9.2

Nuanced and balanced fruit, tannins were balanced/subtle. Hits above the average Barolo for quality at this price point. A perfect wine for lunch to wrap up an Italy trip at a hidden gem of a wine bar in Firenze. — a year ago

with Mary

Ron R

10

WNH NY, 2021.
The crew gifted me this gem for a major life-event birthday. Love it. Such a nice touch. I’m humbled. In the best place of my life ♥️ — 3 years ago

with Diana, Mike and 7 others

Raul Puga

9.3

A fan favorite at our house. Perfect wine to celebrate International Grenache Day. — 7 months 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. . — 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. — 2 years ago

Jason Troendle

9.4

Sweet and not too strong — 3 years ago

with Mandy

Vanessa

9.4

Here’s a gem from Howell Mountain AVA, Napa Valley!

Dunn Vineyards, Howell Mountain, Cabernet Sauvignon (2013).

It’s a deep ruby wine with subtle garnet influences. The nose and palate offer medium(+) intensity of ripe black cherry, blackcurrant, plum, blackberries, blueberry, creme de cassis, violet, black licorice, anise, cedar, pencil shavings, tobacco, leather, clove, balsamic, olive, peat, vanilla, cardamom, nutmeg…

On the palate, this wine is dry with medium alcohol (13.9%), medium(+) acidity, a medium(+) body, and high tannins that are silky smooth and fine grained. The finish lingers.

It’s absolutely delicious - cheers!! — 9 months ago

with Deked1

ESF

9.2

See previous note, some time has really improved this wine - represents outstanding QPR. Again, very international style Rioja - super generous & delicious — 2 years ago

Jonas Johansson

9.5

I guess I gave fallen for this gem. — 3 years ago