Norman

9.6

I am a softie for this wine. I just love its plush approach. Now others put this, in the batch of three Realms (calling it one), either first with me or third behind The Bard. They clearly are outliers and now outsiders (ha!). It worked with the citrusy starters and as a first glass of the night - wonderful. — 3 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2017 | cherry, clove, flint. Taste with character, acidity (which often is very low in pinotage), nice bitterness and long aftertaste. — 8 months ago

Alan Hense

9.2

Full bodied with classic notes of lanolin wet wool, ripe peaches, lemon and vanilla. — 4 years ago

Alex Skandalis

9.2

If you like this type of red this will be in your wheelhouse. — 5 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.4

A tasting of nine Poggio Antico Brunellos, spanning 1985 to 2007, including two Riservas and three Alteros. Excellent, my #2 — 5 years ago

Eric Urbani

8.9

Tasting of nine 1996 Cabernets, Merlots and Bordeaux blends from California, Bordeaux and Australia. Clearly I bordeaux. Unfortunately had a green bell pepper knows that was off-putting. — 6 years ago

Audrey Irvine

10

Wine club wine. Delicious enjoyed in 10/2020 on staycation — 6 years ago

Nathan Renfro

9.3

First bottle of the 2018s. After 30 min decant, still very tight. I’m betting this vintage needs more time. Will let it sit and update. — a month ago

Sam Friedland

8.9

This time was definitely better than previous one. More fruit and nuisance. Maybe needs more time to develope? — 5 months ago

Nathan Renfro

9.8

Been a big fan of Nine Suns for years. This was first bottle of Realm’s Houyi vineyard I’ve tried from my cellar. I believe ‘13 was Realm’s first year with Houyi fruit. The nose is incredible. With an hour decant, the wine is silky and seductive. The fruit is perfectly matched by the tannins and acidity. Everything working together perfectly. The fruit is bold and black, lovely minerality. Just an incredible mouthfeel. Nice finish. Next time I have this ‘13 I’ll have to have it side by side with a Nine Suns ‘13. This is drinking fantastic right now. — 3 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.0

We tasted nine Kosta Browne Pinots from 2005-2013, all from the Keefer Ranch vineyard. The 2007 was savory and sturdy, #6 of the group. — 5 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.1

A tasting of nine Rhys Chardonnays spanning 2007-2019. A pre-release peek at the 2019. — 5 years ago

Nathan Renfro

9.2

Decanted 45 min though think it needs more time, very young wine. Very aromatic fruit when opening the bottle. Dark red fruit - black cherry and plum, raspberry; chocolate, coffee, graphite, pepper, plush tannins, well integrated acidity, high ABV but hides it well. Medium finish. Will be interesting to see this evolve over next few years in the cellar. — 6 years ago

J

8.9

Vine & Brew — 4 months ago

Joe Flo

9.7

Only getting better love the blend. — 4 months ago

Kevin Løk

8.9

Surprisingly decent. — 9 months ago

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Gregg Siegal

9.0

Darker and richer in flavor than most merlots. Great finish. Nice acidic backbone, very nice. — 5 years ago

Paola Bailey

9.4

Loved it. Lush, bold flavors soft finish. — 5 years ago

Eric Urbani

8.9

We were so fortunate to have Jeff Brinkman, Rhys’ winemaker for the past 15 years, join our tasting of nine Rhys Syrahs from 2003 - 2013. — 6 years ago

Jay Kline

8.9

By the glass with lunch, no formal notes. First time ever trying Khikhvi and I can imagine this is how wine was made 1000 years ago. Obviously extended skin contact with a copper salmon color. Funky fresh nose and complex on the palate with all sorts of interesting fruit and non-fruit things going on. Acid and tannin providing good structure. Certainly a change of pace and quite enjoyable actually. — 6 years ago