Paul K

9.3

Haven’t had this since 2020, so 3.5 years later... Last review included “cherries, cherries, cherries,” and had it at 9.1. This has evolved very well! Chocolate, cherries, and a very nice funk that gives this wine a touch of old world. Big fan! 93-94 — 14 days ago

Meghan C

9.0

Purchased while visiting the winery August 2023. Enjoyed 3/31/2024. — 24 days ago

Robert Ahlstrom

8.9

Deep ruby/purple opaque, pepper, tobacco and red fruit, lovely Shiraz — a month ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 2012 | Dark ruby colour, morello cherries and mint. Smooth taste. — 3 days ago

Robert Munroe

9.8

This was a lucky acquisition in 2008. Two states, five cities and seven homes later, survived. I'm so happy and relieved that it kept as well as it did! A truly amazing wine that lives up to its reputation! Sublime Velvet. — 11 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Blend of 50% Touriga Nacional, 35% Touriga Franca, 10% Tinta Roriz, 4% Tinta Barroca & 1% Alicante Bouschet, aged in used French oak for 14 months, aromas of fresh dark berry flavors with herb, spice and cedar notes. On the palate flavors of blueberry and plum with licorice, cedar, espresso and spicy herbs. Fine ripe tannins, medium finish ending with fruit, cedar, spice and herb character. Nice value! — 21 days ago

Kamall

9.0

Not as much fruit as later vintages, lovely structure tho and better at a higher end of temp range. — 4 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2019 vintage. Medium-heavy body. This was dynamite. Super-concentrated nose and flavors. Showy (for Mayacamas) now. Great mineral notes. 2018 was awesome as well but not nearly as up front. 3.27.24. — a month ago

C.C. Fridlin

9.0

Was a gift. Very nice wine. — a month ago

"Odedi"

8.9

It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim and medium intensity.

Nice nose with red fruits, light oak, spices, chocolates, licorice and peppercorn.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with red currants, cherries, raspberries, earth, black coffee, bitter vegetables, light oak, spices, dark chocolates and peppercorn.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and cranberries.

This Australian Merlot is drinking nicely now. Earthier than I expected it to be. Feels like a blend of new and old world.

Showing a soft and plush mouthfeel, and a bit bitter once it opens up.

Easy drinking and better after a couple of hours of airtime. Changes every 30 minutes in the decanter. Interesting.

I had a few different vintages years ago, and it is a completely different wine today.

Aged in American oak barrels. Vegan.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$30. — 2 months ago