Jay Kline

9.3

Double decanted two nights before service. The 2006 pours a deep, slightly hazy garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with a mix of desiccated fruit and funky umami notes: bruised and desiccated strawberry, red rope licorice, nori, Cherry Dr. Pepper, cracked black pepper and leather. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is forever long and saline; it just hangs around forever. Initially, this came across as bit backward but it really gained power and character the more time it spent in the glass. Drink now with patience and through 2036. — 2 days ago

Tom Heckert

9.2

Beautiful wine. Berries, tobacco, and hint of herbs. Smooth finish. Paired with Beef Wellington, an excellent pairing. — 2 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Blend of 70% old Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 5% other allowed varieties, aged for 3 years, deep inky red color with aromas of ripe berry fruits and earthy spice. On the palate flavors of black raspberry and blackberry with cedar, cacao and earth notes, vivid acidity nice structure. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit and spice character. Good now will still cellar. — a month ago

Thijs Hendriks

9.5

Wow, this wine gained so much, and still just entering it’s drinking window. Plenty of ripe red fruits, integrated acidity dried herbs, freshness and velvety tannins. An umami experience. Well done. — a day ago

Norman Gennaro

9.3

I always enjoy this producer — 6 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

10

Cena mi cumple con winegeeks chih jesus o jaime c jorge b memo samuel benito pepeg — 7 hours ago

leon egozi

9.4

Yep more NY wine spectator — 17 days ago

Steve Messinger

9.3

Licorice and black pepper. Incredibly rich Typically southern Rhône alc of 15.5 but well balanced. Perfect w full flavored dishes — 16 days ago

Nina Chen

9.2

Peppery nose, juicy black currant and cherry notes, legs for days but easy to drink. — 4 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

An absolutely alluring nose with cloves, spice, dried meat and a trace of pepper. Barely medium weight on the palate. Barb loved it for that. Very different to Barossa or McLaren Vale Shiraz. Without a doubt the best Shiraz Viognier blend in Australia although Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 2 (with a few other Rhone varieties in the blend) would give it a run for its money. Really very good with a few years to go but pretty much at its peak. — 17 days ago