Ericsson

9.6

Pouring champagne is always special. Pouring Grand Siecle? Extra special! Each iteration is composed of three declared vintages and aged up to ten years on the lies. In this case, 06, 07, and 08; released 2023. The palate has a luxurious texture: lemon curd, white peach, fully integrated with toasted hazelnut. The finish is memorably graceful with chalk, salinity and some minerality. Cheers. — 10 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

The final wine at the Yarra Yering dinner in Brisbane last Thursday night 3rd October 2024 with winemaker Sarah Crowe. Fitting that Dry Red No. 1 should be the final wine - arguably the Jewel in the Crown. Initial aromatic impressions are gorgeous. This is the 50th vintage of Dry Red No. 1. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Brief notes - blackberry, aniseed and bay leaf. A medium bodied Cabernet with M+ intensity and finishing with fine boned tannin structure. Power with poise, concentration with finesse. Will live for 20 years plus. I have been buying on an irregular basis for many years. The 1990 was a highlight. I asked Sarah, who was Chairman of the Royal Sydney Wine Show this year to compare 3 of the main Cabernet producing areas in Australia - Yarra Valley leafy fragrance, Coonawarra Mint, and Margaret River herbaceousness. At Restaurant Dan Arnold. — 2 months ago

romo

9.3

Consistent notes. What else on thanksgiving? — 23 days ago

Ericsson

9.0

Had higher hopes for this somm turned wine maker project. The fruit felt faint and the acid a bit over the top. Overall good wine. — 2 months ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

My go to N/V Rosé. Haven’t had in sometime…been on Blanc kick.

Paired w/ a plum/pear tart topped off w/ pistachios from the Adorable French Bakery. — 5 months ago

John Malcolm

9.4

Rich, complex, and elegant. I love Dakota Shy wines and this one does not disappoint. dark cherries, blackberry jam, tobacco, and cedar. Full mouth feel. Delicious. — 6 months ago

Jocholla

9.2

This one is aging beautifully, glad I have a couple more. Solid Coombsville? fruit. — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

NV. Fresh and distinctively different. 11.6.24. — 2 months ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.4

Zingy lemon and brilliant freshness. Very drinkable!!! — 6 months ago

Linda H

9.1

Love Lodi wines and this one lives up to my expectations. Good leg, dark fruits, cherry and hint of tobacco. — 6 months ago