Tom Garland

9.5

1 hour decant(lots of fine/cloudy sediment). A stunning dark purplish garnet. On the nose: Intoxicating nose of red berries, cassis, stewed meat, cloves, scorched earth, musky. Taste: silky, exquisite, dense mouthfeel wine with blackberry, cassis, chocolate espresso, earth, minerals, and a spiced-graphite-dried herbs medium plus finish. YUM!! — 13 days ago

with Brenda

Ted

9.1

Cool wine. Pears and a little lemon. Bought this over the weekend in Indianapolis at a fun natural wine bar. — 6 months ago

with Jeni

Donald Williams

9.0

Roller coaster wine. This one was really nice. — 4 years ago

with Bonnie

Ed Chin

9.3

A firm structure with dark fruit. Nothing overbearing just well put together. Easily another 5 to 10 yrs of life. — 14 days ago

Joshua Mellen

9.6

Heavy. Full. Big. Christmas. Festive. Wow — 2 months ago

with Elizabeth

Tyler Felous

10

F yeah!! Bought this aged as a way to decide whether to keep buying/cellaring the annual releases. No further witnesses, your honor — 7 months ago

John Malcolm

9.8

Full-bodied and rich with a fabulous bouquet. An outstanding wine to celebrate my birthday with an excellent prime rib. Dark fruits, dark chocolate, pomegranate, leathery, smokey, and earthy. A real treat. — 20 days ago

Vino Joe

9.7

Much improved from the prior bottle of this vintage. There is significant fine sediment and taking more care in separating in the decant made for a world of difference. Decanted and enjoyed over 4+ hours. Was as vibrant and heady at the end as it was after 45 minutes. Deep structure and well balanced. Fruit was rippling. Just fantastic. — 4 months ago

romo

9.2

Called Gruner. Group favorite, my #2. lemon meringue, white blossoms, nutmeg. Crushable. — 8 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.3

He’s not picking early, yet the wine is well balanced and fresh. Expressive. Plenty of fruit. Expanding brambly strawberries and underbrush. Firm tannins. Luminoso! — 4 years ago

with Sarah