Sam Friedland

8.9

This time was definitely better than previous one. More fruit and nuisance. Maybe needs more time to develope? — 15 days ago

Iris Wormington

9.2

Easy to drink, medium bodied and extremely minimal tannins. Had with lemon ricotta pasta — 6 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. — 2 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. — 5 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

Kevin Seybert

9.1

excellent for the price! $30 at restaurant affiliated with brewery in Seattle (nine hats pizzeria). Cranberry/blackberry, dark chocolate, cedar. Easy drinker — 6 years ago

Norman

9.8

Started off strong and just got better with air. — 2 months ago

Kevin Løk

8.9

Surprisingly decent. — 4 months ago

with Caroline

Gregg Siegal

9.0

Darker and richer in flavor than most merlots. Great finish. Nice acidic backbone, very nice. — 4 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. — 5 years ago

Luciana Barros

10

Very elegant, silk, medium body, French oak, sexy and mature — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

From 3L

Light red color with brick edges.

The nose shows; sweet & sour cherries, vanillin, plum, crazy, brilliant, floral. raspberries, strawberries, low key blackberries, red cola, savory notes, light herbs, slightly moist black earth w/ dry leaves, soft, beautiful oak, dry crushed rocks w/ limestone and red roses.

The palate is soft, nicely resolved. Sweet & sour/tart, cherries, vanillin, plum, brilliant raspberries, strawberries, low key blackberries, red cola, gentle/understated baking spices-nutmeg, clove, cinnamon savory notes, soft/light mid darkish spice, used leather, soft cigar box, light herbs, slightly moist black earth w/ dry leaves, soft oak shavings, dry crushed rocks w/ limestone and red roses, blue lilies, dry, undertone violets, pleasant acidity with a soft, elegant, well balanced/knitted, nicely toned/structured finish that lasts two-minutes.

Roughly 1000-1500 bottles made. Only nine 3L’s made. This is one of them. — a month ago

Norman

9.5

Engagement dinner for my oldest son. Great night and a great wine. — 8 months 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. — 5 years ago

Audrey Irvine

10

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