Louis Martin

8.9

Light, high mineral and acidity undertones, pairs well with cheese and fruit. — 2 years ago

Jeremy Krantz

9.2

Very high carbonation when taking the top off the bottle but didn't gush. Bubbles are small enough to give it a creamy mouthfeel and head. Berries on the aroma and finish. — 4 years ago

Justin Hart

9.6

Holy cow! The lower ratings of this wine must be referring to a different wine. This is a voluptuous, heady, powerful petit verdot, huge even. Wet concrete, pencil shavings and blackberries on the nose. Ripe blackberry, huckleberry, and blueberry gush across the palette, and immediately get squeezed by firm tannins, peppery and cured meat notes. This is an amazing wine that could easily go 3-6 more years (or longer). Yum!! — 4 years ago

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Willie Carter

9.0

Bright cherry red in the glass with a wide brim. Floral notes abound on the nose along with red fruits, orange peel, and fresh herbs. The first thing that jumps out to you is the innate cleanness of this wine. I usually like my Pinots with a bit of funk but this is just the opposite and brilliant. Subtle, delicate flavor profile on the palate with raspberry, cherry cola, clove cigarettes, baking spices, and tea. I could gush about this wine all day. It strikes an almost perfect balance between Sonoma and Burgundy. — 6 years ago

DAL 9000

9.1

Picked up this at the winery. Aroma of mild green apples. Minerals and a gush of green apples in the middle. Then a quick fade to mild mild mild minerals. — 3 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Bright and upfront in the nose. Fried-salted chili, toasted rice, light game (light as in, pheasant). Exotic blend of grapes, but somehow...tastes just like a blend of them, savory cherry of Syrah, leather-earth tannins of Mourvèdre, with a gush of funky blackberry fruit ala touriga national. Balanced. Have no idea how it will age, but I’d be interested to see. — 4 years ago

Jay Kline

9.4

Full disclosure, I’m a sucker for Bea and my infatuation may blur my objectivity as a result. However, it would be disingenuous of me if I were not to gush over this bottle. A tree full of ripe cherries, pie spice, asphalt, charcoal, smoke, mushrooms, damp forest floor, teriyaki...it was a feast for the senses. After 11 years of age it’s still fiercely tannic but it’s not enough to both considering the character. The finish lasts for minutes. I realize that making wine like this is scary and the results aren’t for everyone but my God, I am thankful that the Bea’s have the guts to do it. Bottle No. 08054 — 6 years ago

Jeremy Krantz

9.6

Absolutely delish. Lively, very dry and full of citrus, pear and lime notes. Very little tannins and vivid carbonation but no gush. I need more Maloof wines in my life — 3 years ago

S.S. Mandani

8.9

Bouquet is kind of non existent. Slight pear and limestone quality.

Solid effervescence, acidity, sweetness, fruit, and mouthfeel.

Most importantly though, missing the bone dry fresh blades of grass quality that I usually love in Riesling.

This is an expression for the masses to check a box, not discover and gush. — 4 years ago

Kirk F

9.2

This was ready to go the moment the cork was pulled. The juicy blue and black fruits just about leap from the glass and the palate, wow, just fabulous. Sweet, juicy tannins gush across it leading to a long, intoxicating finish. Love everything I’ve had from this producer. — 5 years ago