Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2004 vintage. At the time this estate was owned by Belgian Pierre Speyer who sold it in 2013. Hecate (named after the Goddess of witchcraft and necromancy in Greek mythology) is the top wine of the estate, 100% Tannat from the oldest vines. Smells like vintage port with sweet blackberry fruit and flowers. Powerful, with still a lot of jammy fruit, a shipload of mouth coating but well-integrated tannin and a sweetness that suggests some residual sugar (which maybe keeps the tannins in check). A take no prisoners Madiran that might not be for everyone, but at least it has a strong personality. Abv. 14,5%. — a day ago

Scott Arnold

9.0

Really excellent and well balanced blend, dry, refreshing, perfect with fish, chicken, many other dishes and on its own. Excellent value. — 3 days ago

Matt Sterr

9.0

Organic vineyards planted in the 1970’s. Dry and earthy w/ some cassis fruit. Love the value here. — a day ago

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Peter Kelly

10

Balanced traditional Bordeaux with an excellent mouth feel and tannic finish. — 6 days ago

Dan R

8.9

Pleasant, good value Malbec (85% with 15% Merlot) with raspberry, dark plum, cocoa and pencil lead notes on a firm spine. Good focus and energy here, and quite food friendly to boot. — 20 days ago

Simon Lynch

9.2

Bright, rich gold, almost pungent nose of fresh pineapples and apricots. There is acidity on the nose, intense flavour on the palate. Vanilla, caramel but still slightly tropical. — 7 days ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.4

A Chenin unicorn that flys off any wine list it finds itself on. In this case, 86d out of only 6 bottles received by Per Se. The nose is what is most captivating. So unique. It’s a bit less reductive and perhaps more exotic than the Noels de Montbenault of the same vintage. It’s layered with flavors of ginger, Leflaive-like sesame, dried apricots, sour apple and salted hazelnuts. There is good richness and a wild texture that’s balanced by fine acidity. A delicious Chenin that I wish there was more of! — 2 days ago

Joe Gillies

9.0

Well balanced and very enjoyable especially at the $14 price point. 92pts by WE. I'd say that is the high end of the window for this but definitely a solid 90 given the price point. Definitely worth trying. — 20 hours ago

JKT

8.9

Another surprise of a humble white still alive and dancing after 17 years. Nice deep yellow color and attractive nose of beer mature white fruits with good acidic and balance on palate and finish. Great with the scallops and Amah beat balls. 40% Colombard 30 Ugni Blanc 30 Gros Manseng 11.5 ABV. Unusual and interesting with such age. — 10 days ago

Kerri

9.1

Excellent wine and Greta price. Lighter and fruity, pairs well with anything. Merlot forward blend with cab sauv and cab franc. Would please a variety of people — 9 days ago