Jan de Weerd

9.6

This is ONE amazing wine! It took us over the hills, through the woods, across the river and under the bridge and we still didn’t know where it would end because the wine was gone. Incredible depth of dark earthy fruit laced with minerals and bursts of vibrant herbal notes. The stunner… 100% Merlot. From Tuscany. Never blame the grape! Read our blogs of the wineries we visited during our recent trip through Italy. https://spokenwines.com/our-blog — 9 months ago

with Chris, RoAnne and 1 other

Courteny Morehouse

9.5

Date drank: August 2021
Year: NV
Producer: Quinta das Arcas
Grape(s): Albariño blend
Region: Vinho Verde
Purchased from: River Valley Coop
Distributor/Importer: Wine Bridge Imports
Natty: mmm, probably not
Notes: good lime and lemon notes. Excellent with Indian food. Off dry and very easy to drink — 5 years ago

Ravi Subramanian

9.2

Light, Savory, low tanins, medium acidity — 7 years ago

Kim C.

9.0

Nova Scotia terroir. Zesty lemon on the nose. Crisp, slightly off-dry with subtle minerality. — 9 years ago

erika jonell

9.1

Mmmmmmm. Tart tasty, clean finish. Delucious — 10 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

A big full bodied Shiraz from the warm climate area of Geographe just north of Margaret River WA. Still a very dark crimson at 13 years with the plush fruit swallowing up the Barriques. 15.5% alcohol. No further cellaring required. — 11 years ago

Beth B

9.0

Really nice Traminette! Good acidity, very similar to a Gewurtztraminer. — 11 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

What were you doing in 1970? It’s what I always think of when I have a very elderly wine. It also is the question I ask friends I share older wine.

Some 1970 highlights. The number one song was Simon & Garfunkel’s, “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” The President of the United States was Richard M Nixon and one of the kindest friends I have known was born. Last but not least, the Napa Valley was just beginning to rise. Louis Martini was one of those pioneers!

This bottle has survived & flourished over those 55 years and is a fine piece of history.

Many would say this is past its prime and they wouldn’t necessarily be wrong. But I am one who appreciates wine on its still solid downslope. While on its decent, this bottling still shows nice fruit, complexity and elegance that just can’t be mistaken for good young wine w/ a long decant.

The nose shows a fig & date quality. Older, brambly; blackberries, black raspberry reduction, sweet & sour cherries, that slide into liquor, baked rhubarb, slightly overripe strawberries. Soft sandalwood w/ dry cedar tones, undertones of rusted metal, dry soil & crushed limestone, vanillin, very dry twig, old, slightly used tobacco, reminisce of dark spices, tomato leaf, sun tea, dry & withering dark & red flowers, understated violets w/ a sprinkle of potpourri.

The palate is still fresh & ripe; older, brambly, blackberries, black raspberry reduction, sweet & sour cherries that slide into liquor, baked rhubarb, slightly overripe strawberries, figs & dates. Soft sandalwood w/ dry cedar tones, undertones of rusted metal, dusty top soil & limestone gravel, dry river stone, crumbled, grey volcanics, cherry cola, vanillin, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, clove, very dry twig, old, slightly used tobacco, dark spices still w/ soft but impactful palate backbone, tomato leaf, sweetened sun tea w/ a spritz of lemon, dry & withering dark & red flowers, understated violets w/ a sprinkle of potpourri, excellent rainfall acidity with an elegant, round, balanced, well knitted, still tensioned, polished finish that falls on sandalwood, earth and spice that lasts 90 seconds.

12% ABV which I have said many times is my strong preference like w/ all amazing Clarets. I wish it had never changed. 92 on the wine, but a perfect 10 on the history scale. — a year ago

P A

9.3

After a day trying to keep up with a 7 year old biking along the Elk River my wife and I decided to stop at the Bridge Bistro and have a sandwich and adult beverage. This IPA"Fat Tug" from Drift Wood Brewery in Victoria, BC. Is in my humble opinion the "Gold Standard" for BC IPAs. 🇨🇦🍻 — 9 years ago

Mark Mahone

9.0

This was really good. Great with our chicken and broccoli — 10 years ago

Todd Trzaskos

8.9

Grown on an Absolutely lovely spot just downstream of the Rip Van Winkle Bridge.
Melon rind, green apple flesh, lemon pith essence. Snappy fresh and almost too easy to like for a Chardonnay-sayer like someone I know... — 11 years ago

Robbie Ward

8.9

Fresh, cutting acidity. Perfect looking out over Sydney harbour bridge and the Opera House — 12 years ago

James Scurlock

9.0

Went great with steak. — 3 years ago

Jim Vo

9.4

Our favourite and go to white. — 5 years ago

Jane Folske

9.0

Nice enough. Heavier than cupcake. A peppery finish. — 6 years ago

Ryan Vento

9.2

Cabin Fever Crusher #1. A mighty fine Pinot to accompany us through a home viewing of "The Revenant" whilst Hurricane Harvey continues to barrage our beloved city. — 9 years ago

with Krystal

Christian Bronstein

9.0

On the creamier, fuller textural side of SB with more lemon compote/tropical notes.... nice change of pace to higher acidity and citrus dominance. Good bridge as weather turned cooler — 10 years ago

Joe Agostini

9.6

Tastes like a warm, fishy river. Near a bridge... In the most interesting way... — 10 years ago

Lissa Jutras

9.3

Although it will not bring up the right wine - this is a 2008 Shiraz, it has a wonderful flavor with a nice finish. — 11 years ago

Rubychick

9.0

Merlot from Harvey Town. — 12 years ago