Michael Bartlett

9.0

It was good! — a month ago

Jess

9.1

Ken Forrester The Misfits Grenache 2021
W.O. Piekenierskloof, South Africa

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of bright raspberry, floral,
Dry. Flavors of cherry, raspberry, floral. Medium, chewy tannins. Vibrant acidity!

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — a year ago

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9.9

The 1948 Cheval Blanc may well constitute the most unheralded legendary wine of the 20th century, in no small part because it precedes the 1947. However, after years of several mavens lionizing this vintage and after one impressive but not convincing bottle, I encountered a 1948 Cheval Blanc that frankly, blew me away. This third bottle originates from the same source as that and mirrors its performance. Deep and lucid in color, it has a quite astonishing bouquet that is high-toned and decadent: kirsch, blueberry and a hint of liquorice, all beautifully defined. But it is the power that knocks you sideways. The palate is exquisitely balanced with supple tannin, velvety in texture with a multi-layered smorgasbord of glistening red fruit towards the finish – wild strawberry, Morello cherry, and cranberry all mixed with subtle ferrous and tobacco notes. It is a wondrous Saint-Émilion that I would dearly love to compare with the 1947 one day! Tasted at a private dinner in London. (Neal Martin, Vinous, May 2018) — 7 years ago

Jules

10

beautiful! — 5 months ago

Sharon B

9.2

Much better on the 2nd night. Definitely needs to be aerated. Happy International Wine Day! Cheers to whatever you may be drinking today! — a year ago

Julia Weinberg

9.5

If this wine were a lady she'd be a super hot goth chick with earth mama sensibilities and an angelic voice. The patron saint of gentle misfits. — 11 years ago

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Kelly Lane

9.0

Love this because for a Sauvignon Blanc, it's very fruit forward that's medium bodied. It goes down very soft and smooth due to the dominance of that fruit flavor. Highly recommend this! — a year ago

with Bill

Arthur Smith Jr

9.1

Smooth, a bit of fruit too. It went great with chicken too… — 2 years ago

Eric Gardner

9.1

2008. Yay to Paul Young Fine Wines and the beautiful misfits they support — 11 years ago