Steve Somermeyer

9.3

Lots of great complexity on nose and huge dark cherry on palate & finish. Really enjoyable wine! — 8 days ago

Shay A

9.2

My experience with South African red wines is limited, but I’ve enjoyed some Meerlust reds and a few other random bottles. I have to say, while this wasn’t a revelation, it is the best South African wine I’ve had to date.

This was a bottle opened blind for a few people. Oddly enough, there were similarities to this and a 2013 Almaviva…a burnt rubber/tire note on the nose alongside a vegetal/herbal pronounced note on the nose. Tangy/sour black cherries, red currant and red licorice too. Mostly red and black underripe fruit dominant. Even a bit of tar. This drinks like a chinon mixed with a lean vintage Bordeaux…the spice and vegetal flair is there next to the lightweight mid palate from a cooler Bordeaux vintage. A blend of five “noble varietals” in honor of Bordeaux, this was a unique wine that had people guessing from all over the world. After 1-2hrs of air from
bottle, it was balanced/integrated and ready to roll. I’d enjoy these sooner rather than later. — 3 years ago

Ron R

9.5

So many peeps enjoyed the visual of our cellar, thought I’d give you the side shot.
Coming direct from the winery, this Bard is so consistent with prior vintages, and the presentation is rock solid. So much depth on the nose and palate. 2012 vintage is still primo, but this vintage is knocking at the door and wants to join the party. — 4 years ago

with Anne-marie

Matthew Cohen

9.2

A bit of a rocket shot. Nice on open. Then dies. — 4 months ago

Eric Urbani

9.0

Ordered the bone marrow and per custom, did a sherry shot/slider right off the bone! Amazing umami/maple flavor. — 3 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.4

Tasting of 10 of the 2007-2011 Dehlinger Pinots. Eva Delingher was kind enough to join our tasting and answer all of our random questions. So this one seemed to have some VA which was so disappointing - my rank 10th of 10. Group also ranked it last place. — 4 years ago

Simon Weston

9.0

Translucent cherry red color. Earthy black cherry nose. Black cherry, dried fruit & pepper taste with a shot of minerals & acid. — 4 years ago

Oz Cag

9.4

Such a smooth, glorious red. Worth every penny! — 2 years ago

Ian Hamel

9.1

2022 fall. Digoine has become very hard to find here, so when I had the chance to try it for the first time In years (even at near-double what it once was) I figured I would give it a shot. Darker, deeper, more brooding and primary than de Villaine tends to be - good but too young for a wine this style and my palate. It’ll be interesting to see how other 2020 de Villaines are...it would make me a little sad if the style changed to accompany the higher prices... — 2 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.2

Tasting of 10 of the 2007-2011 Dehlinger Pinots. Eva Delingher was kind enough to join our tasting and answer all of our random questions. I found this one to be a bit restrained and the group agreed. My #7 of 10. — 4 years ago