Jay Kline

9.2

This bottle had been opened the night before. The 2021 pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe black and red fruits: mixed brambles, purple flowers, olives, black pepper, stony earth and a mix of cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acidity. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and peppery. True to the vintage, this is a cooler expression of Chave’s Saint Joseph and I really dig it. Drink now through 2041. — a month ago

Jack Petras

9.2

This 2022 is next level. Have had several Rhône whites recently and this is a standard bearer. So focused. About editing and restraint with subtle hints of this and that without hitting you over the with anything. Dominated by Rousanne which explains its elegance and subtlety. Has a honeyed fresh slightly poached apricot and apple combo with whiffs of baking spices. Great Lacey quartz structure. Beguiling.. perfect with scallops, acorn squash and rice pilaf — 6 months ago

Brandon Boesch

9.6

Really impressive on opening. Tastes like a Pinot noir should. Cherries, rose, a bit of fern like hiking in CA redwood grove, there’s some strawberry, some dust, plum skin. Interestingly the aftertaste, maybe 20 seconds later suddenly has a sweetness to it that I really enjoy. Drinking really well now on opening. Grateful to try this. — 10 months ago

Erik Longabardi

9.2

Absolutely good with ample richness. Clean. No silly willy stuff with this particular wine and vintage after two days. So good — a month ago

Thien Bui

9.2

Recommended very well made buy a case for every year out 2035 — 5 months ago

Big Wave Dave

9.2

Garnet with significant bricking. The nose is all savoury with umami, barbecue meat, and smoke. The palate is again dominated by savoury meatiness. Soy. Very elegant. Classic burgundy - bold and powerful flavours with ethereal weight. — 8 months ago

Mark Mannebach

9.1

Smooth finish with tones chocolate tobacco, dark red fruit and some spice — a month ago

Doug Griffin

9.2

Love this. Gold color, Peach, pear, hint of baking spices. weighty. — 2 months ago

Mike Miller

9.3

Rich and velvet — 8 months ago

Shelly Murray

9.8

This was really nice. Surprised as it’s a Shiraz. — 10 months ago