Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2019 | classic smell, eucalyptus, cassis. 27 Grenache, 26 Merlot, 21 Syrah, 18 Carignan, 8 Cab Sauvignon. — a month ago

"Odedi"

9.1

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing currents, plums, cherries, oak, wet leaves, herbs, black pepper, tobacco leaf, earth, dark coffee and black tea.

Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 26 year old Merlot is still drinking very nicely. Showing a nice mouthfeel with nice complexity.

Will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 7 years, but will not improve from here on.

Needs an hour to open up properly, so be patient.

This was not a good vintage in Pomerol, but it held up pretty well.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of mostly Merlot with Cabernet Franc. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$250. — 10 months ago

Dennis Hogenkamp

9.4

14.3% ABV Bordeaux blend: 49% Merlot, 26% Cab,
20% Cab Franc, 8% P Verdot, 7% Malbec

Beautiful blend! — 2 years ago

Rufus King

9.3

Crisp Grüner Veltliner served with swordfish at The Hurricane Restaurant in Kennebunkport, ME — 6 months ago

Severn Goodwin

9.2

Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), USA West Coast Pinot Noir; 26 October 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY — 6 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Drinking well at 26 yrs. This was polished with berry fruits showing lots of spice, cedar, leather, pencil & tobacco. — 2 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2018 vintage. One of the oldest Bordeaux estates, owned today by a French insurance group. A big estate with over 90 hectares under vine. Lovely floral nose. Medium-bodied, with bright fruit and remarkable freshness, but the tannins are a bit rough in the finish, and it lacks a bit of length. Good value for 26 euros, but no match for the 2018 Château Olivier (another one of the oldest Bordeaux estates) tasted alongside. — 3 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.3

Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), USA West Coast Pinot Noir; 26 October 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY — 6 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.3

[Tasted on July 26, 2022 at Hall’s Chophouse in Nashville with Rachel]

54% Merlot and 46% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 18 months in 30% new oak. Blackberry and black cherry fruit, with chocolate, earth, sage, cigar box and a black pepper note. Nicely balanced with grippy tannins. — 2 years ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.0

Anaba ‘Turbine White’ 2018: Medium-bodied. Good acidity. Nice balance & structure. Orange blossom & other floral aromas on the nose. Notes of citrus, pear, stone fruit, pineapple & vanilla on the palate. Slight nuttiness/creamy texture on the finish. For me, this was an awesome, all-around flavorful Sonoma Valley white blend which consisted of 30% Viognier, 28% Grenache Blanc, 26% Marsanne & 16% Picpoul. It’s the perfect wine selection to kickoff any dinner event as it pairs perfectly with everything. Great day to all! Cheers🍷 — 2 years ago