Andrew Cullimore

9.1

Medium deep ruby garnet , with quite narrow garnet rim . This is quite closed at first , with some dusty , mineral , seaside hints . Cassis , cedar , blackberry , charcoal and a touch of toasty oak . On the palate this is again quite four square and serious , dusty blackberry , cassis, cedar , grafite . Quite linear in style , fresh acidity and quite fine but noticable tannin . A lightly saline , grafite tinged medium length finish . This is drinking well at the moment , quite classic in style but with enough polish and mid palate . Will probably continue to show well over the next 5-10 years . — 6 months ago

Will Stanley

9.5

Just rock-solid Châteauneuf, this is exemplary and for me personally my exact sweet-spot in terms of the varied styles from this region. The nose takes a little coaxing, but has a great yin / yang profile of pure, fresh blue fruit, liquorice, violets, and garrigue, versus seared meat, iron and loamy earth. This all puts it square in the middle of the ‘old’ and ‘new’ schools, broadly speaking, and it’s a wine that has the best of both worlds as a result.

The palate is huge, an iron fist in a glove of velvet and so much more, but in no way imbalanced or over-extracted - not overtly alcoholic, at a modest 14%. It spreads out in waves across the palate, ripples which are felt long after the finish. This is clearly a baby now, but it drinks well and will see its 20th birthday in damn fine fettle. Excited to have a case in the cellar.

Decanting not required nor recommended. — 3 years ago

West G. Phifer

9.0

Two words come to mind when tasting this standout of a bottle: “apricots” and “finish.” Tasting notes may be subjective, to say the least, but this deep red beauty brings to mind the brighter stonefuits like apricots and nectarines. Don’t let the full body and enticing nose fool you, this wine has a bit of punchiness to it, and trust me you’re gonna love it. The longer finish you’ll find with Freakshow is exactly as desired, this wine gently sticks square on the top of the tongue. To whom would I recommend Freakshow’s Cabernet of damn near any vintage? Well, frankly, everyone. But if you’re looking to impress that date and the only thing you know about their wine preference is simply the word “red,” then do both of you a favor and grab this bottle. — 4 years ago

romo

8.9

I struggle with Boxler. Tried them a few years ago, when I didn’t really understand Alsace, and couldn’t quite square the price point. Not much has changed, unfortunately. Lacks acid, depth. — 6 years ago

Steven Beishuizen

8.9

This is a nice glass of wine by the fountain in the square while devouring my steak. Not overpowering, but a great, dry, charcoaly peppery finish with the red fruit almost in the background. Simplish in that the peppery note may be its only note. But it's a good note! — 7 years ago

with Anita

Lisa Bradford

8.9

Very smooth with a crisp bite afterwards — 8 years ago

David White

9.2

Great alternative with the Christmas Turkey 2010 Teusner Sparkling Shiraz!. — 6 months ago

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9.2

The 2020 Rosso MunJebel MC opens with dark floral tones and a mix of dusty roses, ash and dried black cherries. Silky and serene, this stands out for its vibrant red berry fruits and hints of sour citrus, becoming quite spicy toward the close. The MC leaves a pleasantly tart sensation, showing a forgivable bit of heat as a sensation of tart cranberry slowly fades. The MC hails from the Monte Colla vineyard at 780 to 800 meters in elevation. (Eric Guido, Vinous, June 2024)
— 2 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Quite fulsome and dense for a 15 year old Rhone - but it is Jaboulet La Chapelle. Probably opened too early - I only have one other. Ripe black fruits, some smoky notes, a touch of pepper. A little square sided on the full bodied palate. A Syrah with excellent potential but not worth the $417AUD I paid to be honest. One would be better off with 3 bottles of Clonakilla Shiraz/Viognier and some change in your pocket. — 4 years ago

Michal Rosenn

9.2

leather, burnt orange peel, burnt thyme, a delicious punch to the tongue — 5 years ago

Max Schector

9.3

Bright raspberry notes to start, finished smooth and tasteful. Everything you love from a central coast Californian wine. Love the different bottle, helps it stand out. Absolutely amazing for the price. — 6 years ago

Ken Z

8.9

Drank 3/5/19. Paired well with shrimp.

My go to every night chardonnay. Right now at around $11, an excellent buy. I enjoyed this vintage perhaps a touch less than others, but overall a great wine and an outstanding value.

Nose of light tropical fruits, a touch of citrus and butterscotch. Palate medium + body with pear, lemon curd, buttery notes, and a hint of oak. A nice balance for those who enjoy a bit of oak in their Chardonnay.

3/22/7/4/3 +50 =89 pts. — 7 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.0

Rhône style red blend. Medium body. Mixed pepper spice. Some acidity. Baked cherry, sour cherry. — 8 years ago

Curtis Lester

9.0

Tastes like a gentle campfire… honestly pretty good for a Texas wine. — 7 months ago

Vinny Brooklyn

9.0

Thanksgiving dinner @ Union Square Cafe Tokyo. Solid aperitif to begin. — 7 months ago

aisforalan

9.1

delicious. violets. nice and dry. leather. cherries. buy again. from union square wines. — 3 years ago

Nesim Bekalti

9.0

Reminds me of Hendrick's without the gin botanicals. — 5 years ago

Barny

9.1

UBBBP Vol 31, MC mit Platz 3, 91,1 , hatte ich in meiner Vorverkostung auch mit 92 gesehen — 6 years ago

with Niels and Don

Ben LaBolt

9.2

Perfect burgundy, not too expensive — 7 years ago

with Leo

Bob McDonald

8.9

Deep ruby red. A fuller style for a cool climate Adelaide Hills Shiraz. Spicy and savoury with red fruits and oaky notes. Quite substantial tannins. Very early in its drinking window. Needs time to develop some complexity - a little square sided at the moment. Next in 2 to 3 years. Ended up taking a bottle to sister Helen’s place in Gloucestershire. Tasted with consistent notes - the oak seemed better balanced on this occasion. On 24th July 2019. — 7 years ago