S.C. Pannell

Adelaide HIlls Syrah 2013

9.5

The 2014 Jimmy Watson winner, and what a ripper it is. Needed a decant and a good splash to open up and reveal all the blue and black berry fruit and spice that made this such an enticing wine in its youth. Elegant, savoury and delicious! — 2 years ago

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Hope Estate

West 'The Ripper' Geographe Shiraz

H Schaffer

9.1

Not too jammy. But strong fruit without being sweet. — 5 years ago

Booker Vineyard

Vertigo Paso Robles Grenache Blend 2010

Megan

9.0

Wow. 10 years has really mellowed the Ripper. Soft & supple, lots of raspberry. Almost no acid or tannin left. I was looking for something bolder for tonight, but I love this for who it is. ❤️ — 5 years ago

Stone Brewing Co.

Ripper San Diego Pale Ale

Allan Katz

9.0

Wouldn’t call it a session, but what a well balanced pale w/ a distinctively citrusy jib. — 7 years ago

Booker Vineyard

Ripper Paso Robles Grenache 2015

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.2

This 2015 was aging very well. Still had lots of fruit and wasn’t showing any negative aging aromas or flavors. In contrast to its heavy bottle it is rather light in depth of color and body. It seemed a bit heady and high alcohol to me. — 3 years ago

Daniel P., Bob and 4 others liked this

Booker Vineyard

Ripper 22 Red Blend 2015

Shay A

9.3

My first extended barrel age bottle from Booker to try. I tried this at pop, then about 4hrs later, and saved a glass for the next day. This was pretty open at pop but seemed to be best after it had been open a few hours (didn’t notice any sort of improvement/decline the next day). The aromatics here were floral (red and purple flowers/potpourri), baking spices (cinnamon) and fondue dipped cherries. It is deceptively dense while sporting a unique elegance about it. Kirsch liqueur, spicy rhubarb, and grilled plum are accompanied by sandalwood to round out the finish. I enjoy more use of whole clusters in these type of wines, but this is pretty delicious for the style. — 4 years ago

with Dan, Jeff and 1 other

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Paul T HB

Still have the bottles of Faethm in that case?

Shay A

@Paul T- Huntington Beach : Some are resting in the wine fridge and some are in the offsite storage locker. I want to pop one soon, but I know it will be too early!

Philip Deibel

@Paul T- Huntington Beach @Shay A in the words of Mel Gibson in Braveheart.... “Hold...HOLD...HOOOOLD!”

Booker Vineyard

Oublié Red Rhone Blend

Declan McKiernan

9.5

Had at a tasting at Booker. Preferred the 2018 Ripper. But still a very nice wine. — 4 years ago

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Coriole

Dancing Fig McLaren Vale Mourvèdre Blend 2018

Rhonely Boy

9.0

45% Mourvedre, 35% Grenache, 20% Syrah

Winner for imported Mourvèdre dominate blend under $15 (14.99).

Dark Fruit in the realm of plum and black cherry, med+ acidity, fine med+ tannin. Have to decant, its a ripper without breathing. (Hour will do) — 4 years ago

Mike, Josh and 1 other liked this

Oakridge

Single Block Release 864 Drive Block Funder & Diamond Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

Johnno Harris

9.4

Ripper Oz Chard. In a nice drinking window now but it’s acid spine gives the impression that it will still be in great shape in a few years time. Great stuff. — 6 years ago

Sorrenberg

Chardonnay

Johnno Harris

9.5

Ripper Chardonnay. Polished and complex. Seamless and generous stone fruit with soft citrus frame and tail. Integrated oak. Immensely satisfying after a busy busy night. Thumbs up from all the MH crew. 👍🏼👍🏼 — 7 years ago