LM Segal

9.5

Softer everywhere than the ‘07 we drank alongside. On the nose a tad more lush, nothing green. More voluptuous - zaftig? - giving it a more feminine, sexy and velvety feel. Red fruit shroomier in tones and finish just a bit longer and lusher. If the ‘07s tannins turn right, could be heading in this direction but the ‘03s can be had for ~$100 and that a bloody bargain. — 7 days ago

with Melissa

Ryan Mullins

9.5

Deep, wild, waxy and the kind of wine that makes you think maybe your whole cellar should be chenin and champagne all over again — 5 days ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.3

To me this is just to be called Riesling+
I went to grab a box from the cellar and i found this bottle had the cork popped out.
Well, it must have been opened for a couple of days at least cause the wine that spilled out was vanished, floor was dry. However a couple of glasses were left in the bottle and i obviously gave it a go.
The wine was pretty cloudy, marvellous intensity though; it had freshness, mineral, fruit, aromatic herbs and spices. A pity cause I was meant to bring this back to Europe next year to get some friends to taste it. Very very long. — 8 days ago

Jordan Wardlaw

9.1

This surpasses the 2015 in my estimation. Concentrated, powerful, complex and simply delicious. Outstanding vintage with plenty of stuffing for the cellar. — a day ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.3

Gorgeous florals of peony and rose. Bright cherry fruit, dark red berries, cassis, almandine, nuanced tannins. Excellent, but very tight still. This is one I’m going to be happy to have in the cellar in 10 years. — 2 days ago

Aravind Asok

9.5

Gave this 2 hrs slow ox after reading prev CT notes. (The person whom I buy this from said:."uncork, place in cool cellar for 5-7 days corked, and then try"). This is glorious Meursault, and did not show tight to my palate. On the nose: soft reduction, lime, lemon oil, a hint of vanilla, apple, just so aromatically dense. On the palate: the acidity is unbelievably lively, good density, loads of minerality, lemon/lime...ok, density builds to a beguiling finish. I don't want to wax rhapsodic about this wine because the prices are already so high... — 5 days ago

MaJ CappS

9.0

Dusty cellar fruit on the nose -

This wears away with dark fruits - unsweetened blackberry jam, currant, kirsch, skin tannin, very subtle acidity and heaps of tabaco and CBD oil on the end.
WA for the win. Every time. — 10 days ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.4

Sourced from the Walla Walla Rocks District, this opens with Umami and nori tones that mingle with Mandarin orange rind, and guava puree tones that all dance in the glass. The palate is plush, showing off its silky texture. Layers of bright red fruits collide with minerals, charcuterie, citrus rind accents and stony undertones on the palate. Sinfully good in its youth, this beautiful wine will cellar well over the next decade. Drink 2020-2030- 94 — 6 days ago

Brian Hearty

9.2

2009. Found a shelf of ~10 year old Zinfandel in the cellar and this Cortina is really good. Shows a little light reddish brown on the rim and the body is lighter than expected. Red fruits, spicy herbs, and mild vanilla flavors. — 6 days ago

Aaron Rankin

9.2

Is there a phrase for an unexpected find in the cellar? I pride myself on cellar record keeping but have to admit joy when I find a bottle missing from records. This one is still drinking strong. — 17 days ago