Peter van den Besselaar

9.4

Vintage 2018 | Quarts de Chaume is imo one of the greatest wines of France, with a lovely micro climate. Chenin Blanc in optima forma. Gold colour, botytris smell, awesome balance. Very vibrant, with good acidity under sweetness 🙏 Thank you Lord! — 3 years ago

Sagee Aran

8.9

From the Zichron area vineyards. 75% Chardonnay and 25% Margalit Blanc.
Beautiful color, mild nose, mild palate. Balanced. — 5 years ago

JKT

9.0

Excellent old Zin! Balanced and still a bit of ripe fruits and lots of tertiary notes of forest floor and earth. Think just a bit lower than Optima. — 6 years ago

Robert

9.5

Fantastic example of the optima Hybrid grape from Quails Gate in the Okanagan Valley. Ripe peach and pear dominate with a little honey and vanilla. — 7 years ago

Neal Ferry

9.2

Outstanding .... thanks Dean for the great Alexander Valley treat — 8 years ago

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Matt Sterr

9.2

Wound up tight right out of the bottle. A monster of a Cabernet. This is one you could lay down for years and years to come. — 9 years ago

Michael Chelus

9.3

Blackberry, cassis, raspberry preserves, mint, oak, mocha, vanilla and eucalyptus. Great structure and chewy tannins. — 9 years ago

John Van Trijp

10

2nd Edition In optima forma. 40-45 Years old with a very active mousse.. what a Privilege to drink!! ❤️ — 3 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.0

More interesting than the 2013 Beau Vigne. Cheap experiment — 4 years ago

Jay Kline

8.9

Year in, year out this is one of the more reliable values in California Cabernet. I think it’s sort of a second wine of Optima and I’m certain I’ve tried every vintage since 2001 because it rarely disappoints. I used to be able to swoop it for around $17 but it’s closer to $30 retail these days. Nevertheless, great QPR. Popped and poured; consumed over three days and best on Day 3. The 2017 pours deep ruby with an opaque core. The nose black currants, grilled kofta, purple flowers, baking spice and very light pyrazines…almost undetectable. On the palate, dark and red fruits, smoke and baking spice. Dry. Medium tannin; medium acid. Finish is medium…and savory. A totally respectable Tuesday night wine. — 5 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.4

Vintage 2009 / Awesome balance. #Riesling in optima forma. Honey in smell and taste, vivid acidity. — 8 years ago

Beau Carson

9.3

Shockingly good. Not as rich and acidic as expected, but beautifully balanced. — 8 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.0

Strawberry 🍓 and watermelon 🍉 flavors. Perfectly dry. — 9 years ago

Julian Klaassen

9.0

Needs time, but when patient it represents Chenin in optima forma. Topical fruits, layered, well balanced. Rich yet refreshing. — 10 years ago

Ivor

9.1

This is Bordeaux in classical optima forma. Blueberry, cassis, cedar, cigarbox, cloves, a bit greenish and pretty long finish. Nice match with venison pappardelle. — 4 years ago

Willem Booij

9.6

Wow! This is hedonism in optima forma😋 rich, aged, a wide range of aged flavours with almonds, honey and ripe stewed yellow fruit. On the palate round, lush and very attractive, the right signs of ageing but what a wine. Love it — 4 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.5

Vintage 1990 / Beautiful gold colour. Mesmerizing honey smell. Delicate taste with vibrant balance. Chenin blanc in optima forma. Paired with rye sordough bread and rilettes. Perfect Sunday lunch. — 7 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2014 #cheninblanc in optima forma with good balance and playfull minerality — 8 years ago

Gene Bodemer

9.2

Gorgeous..Just one of South Africa's great wines.. — 9 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.0

Florality and spice. Super dry. Well done. — 9 years ago