Evgenia Ustinova

9.4

Notes of raspberry and dark chocolate on the nose. Very well balanced taste not too dry or sweet, some minerals notes. Excellent. — 8 days ago

Diederick Swagemakers

9.3

Still very fresh — a month ago

Leo Gentile

8.9

Deep purple without any brick. Tarry black fruit jam on the nose. Bright grape and jam on the palate. A heavy rendering of Grenache with tons of alcohol. Drink right away with grilled meats. — 4 months ago

Danny O'Brien

9.0

A quality budget friendly wine that showed some nice age, I've had more recent vintages and this one still held up well and showed some nice maturity — 4 months ago

Paul St Clair

9.2

Deep purple color fading to black in the center of the glass. Floral nose with spices and black fruits and a hint of smoke. Black cherries with plums and spices laced with a hint of vanilla. Well integrated oak announcing tannins that have arrived to maturity. The tasting notes for 2023 were very accurate as to where this vintage was heading and I’m glad I have 2 more bottles. Next one will be served with the lamb or dry aged prime rib this wine deserves. — 20 hours ago

Benjamin Hickey

9.0

Good value — 4 months ago

Frank Soldano

9.7

Deep rich color. Thick long lasting legs. Bouquet had oak notes with deep ripe fruit. Light smooth flavors, with fruit notes. Little to no tannins. Very nice wine. — 4 months ago

ESF

8.9

i've had this off & on for the past 25 years and it reliably offers copious amounts of fruit along with cocoa, vanilla & other decadent flavors & aromas. This was no different just not as polished or balanced as I recall. Wonder if they've increased production - this is their entry level offering — a month ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.9

Ok but hoped for more — a month ago

Jess

9.0

Deep purple color.
Aromas of dark berry fruit, vanilla.
Dry. Flavors of blackberry, blackcurrant, blueberry, black raspberry, vanilla, soft spice, subtle earthiness. Medium-rich, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 4 months ago