ESF

9.5

Creme de la Creme of South America right here, aristocratic, reminiscent of properly aged, classified growth Left Bank… all the aromas & flavors - seamless, harmonious, generous and at its zenith. Paired w/birthday dinner of roast leg of lamb — 2 days ago

Shuhui Ng

9.1

Dark ruby… Complex, structured with herbal notes. Quite abit of tannins but still berry pleasant to drink! 😂 — 3 days ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

A very, very fresh Chilean Cab Sauvignon. Day 2 the funkiness settled down. Cool toned black fruits, gritty texture & overall just a lot of fun, esp for 14$ — 11 days ago

Mark Eastom

8.9

Menthol, tart berries, bell pepper, bright berry, medium tannins and nice acid. — 22 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Impenetrable in colour - incredibly dark. Noticeably oaky as an initial impression, dusty amongst the red and blue berries but generally contained to begin with. The palate is full bodied with that oak influence - very polished. 46% Carmenere, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon,, 19% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. If tasted blind I would swear this was Cabernet Sauvignon dominant but when you realise that Carmenere has its origins in Bordeaux it makes sense. With more time in the decanter more cassis and blackberry coming through on that rich full bodied and brooding palate. Tannins resolving. Oak not as dominant as initially. James Suckling gave this 100 points and stated that this was South America’s greatest red wine, which is a big call. Interestingly Clos Apalta is owned and the wine is made by the French. — 15 days ago

Kurt Schuster

9.1

Flavors poured off the wine. Rum cake, pipe tobacco, rip chewy fruits, candies spice, delicious! — a day ago

Adriana Fabbro

8.9

@Delectable Wine oddly enough this is a Blanc de Cinsault, one of the silver linings of 2020.

When the fires hit early in harvest 2020, Will and Karen hedged their bets by pressing some of the 100+ year old vine Cinsault from the legendary Bechtold Vineyard immediately, and the result is a joy: pear, pomello, white grapefruit, some pith and white pepper on the finish. Fragrant and light.

In good news, the regular Cinsault from the vintage also turned out beautifully and isn’t showing a trace of smoke taint—or at least when I tried it a few months back. — 8 days ago

Ericsson

9.4

Just one of those highlight wines. Seventeen year old Syrah that still packs a punch. Deep notes of blackberry, fig, licorice and tobacco. Powerful with an elegantly refined mid pallet and a savory finish. The kind of wine you need to finish off the night. — 13 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Tried twice! Blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah and 10% Carmenère, deep Ruby with purple hues, aromas of black fruits and spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, black currant and black pepper spice with some cacao notes. Rustic big tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit and powerful spice. Drink now and over next 3-5 years for max benefit. — 2 days ago

Seth Masterson

8.9

Smells of dessicated fruit. Not a heavy Ca fruit bomb but also doesn't have the depth and complexity of a French cabernet. Medium-light tannins. Beyond it's peak I'm guessing, but if you have a bottle now is the time to open it and drink it right away- don't aerate or decant — 25 days ago