Joel Lara

9.4

Upon opening, this seemed a bit disjointed, with muted fruit flavors and strong herbal notes. Decanting didn’t seem to help much, but day 2 it finally opened up nicely, with nice complexity and intensity on the palate. Cherry, raspberry, cassis, bay leaf, dried Italian herbs, anise, cloves, vanilla, cedar, earth, and balsamic notes all come through. Really tasty, but maybe a bit too intense. I can see this improving with a few more years of aging so the flavors coalesce and soften a bit more. — 5 days ago

Helen Patrikis

8.9

Delicate peach, and a hint of bubble gum and lightly herbaceous on the nose. Nice acidity. Fresh and lovely. — 5 days ago

Paul J

9.7

Wow!! This was amazing. PnP. Earth, barnyard mixed with lovely cherry fruit and subtle herbs. Great texture and depth. One of my best bottles of this. Paired great with BBQ. — a month ago

with Brooke

mike cust

9.4

It was great buy more — 2 months ago

Erica Gamble

9.2

Lots going on with this wine. Progression from light to dark fruit to tart, slightly sour finish. Dried cherry, forest floor, acidic. — 3 months ago

Doug Powers

8.9

This is more youthful than the 2004, yet it also shows more merde than that other Chateauneuf, medium-long finish, I marginally prefer the 2004. — 3 months ago

with Jim and

Ted

9.1

Ripe plums blackberries with a tiny splash of licorice. Going back for more 😆 — 4 months ago

with Jeni

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Wallys feng — 12 days ago

Her Mir Tage

9.5

Rayas 08 exceeded my expectations — it was in great condition. We decanted it at 3 PM and started drinking at 7 PM. In the first phase, it showed sweet red fruit notes. In the second phase, herbal/vegetal notes emerged. In the third phase, a cooling mintiness appeared.

This bottle wasn't as explosively aromatic as the 07 I opened last time — that 07, after two hours of decanting, unleashed an incredibly rich and enchanting floral bouquet. It was like the scent of a garden transitioning from summer into autumn — grand and opulent, with a hint of fading beauty. Notes of black cherry, rose, and blood orange intertwined, and the aromas kept evolving over time — garrigue, incense — complex and alluring, with a grand structure and a rich, round palate.

The 08, on the other hand, feels more like a refined lady from a scholarly family — graceful, gentle, intellectual, with no aggressive edge. — a month ago

Diane Ramcharan

9.7

Finally opening this one up! — 21 days ago

with Michael

Andrew Cullimore

9.0

Medium straw yellow . Quite rich on the nose , some toasty notes with some wax and yellow fruits , citrus peel, vanilla . On the palate this is all about the texture , quite round but enough balance , blanched almonds , peach. Waxy notes . Good length . Drink now and over the next few years , in a perfect place . — 2 months ago

Jamie Lauder

8.9

2024 vintage.
Grenache and Syrah blend.
Bright ruby colour.
Medium bodied, spicy, lively and juicy.
Plums, cherries, raspberries and currants with a woodsy, slightly earthy and a white pepper finish.
— 3 months ago

Dave

9.0

A charming wine from a very good producer. Blend of Carignan, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah. Concentrated and bitterly herbaceous upon opening. Thyme and sage, cherries, hibiscus, licorice, and orange peel. Whew, a mouthful!
Update: 4 hours later this wine is calm and harmonious.
Listening to Mazzy Star — 3 months ago

Paul J

9.7

Awesome as always! Fruit forward, rich, and refreshing. High quality. Beautiful salmon color. — 12 days ago

with Brooke

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2021 vintage. Medium body. Compact and muscular. No diversions currently. 7.8.26. — 15 days ago

Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on July 2, 2026 at Home]
— 21 days ago

Connor Kanen

9.2

A classic! Got to love the color on Trinquevedel. Candied apple, watermelon. Great wine, friendly price. — 2 months ago

Sam Friedland

8.9

Pleasant, dry and gentle Rasberries. — 2 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Nice. These guys make elegant wines for Paso. — 3 months ago

Guy Acheson

8.9

Clean. Interesting. — 3 months ago