Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 2016 | Opaque and dark. Multi layered bouquet to dream of: dark pepper, plum, leather, tobacco, Scottish pipe tobacco, everything in a rich, chic style. Chocolate in taste, rondeur as well as some unbending characteristics. A real treat. — 7 months ago

Byron C Mayes

8.9

Star bright yellow. Enticing nose of citrus rind and waxy marzipan. Zingy firm acidity from entry to finish wrapped in medium full body and layers of lemon, lemon rind, lemongrass, and new white flowers. That traditional “pop” of lemon in the finish tells me that the 2020 vintage is back from the watery depths that 2019 wrought. Seafood (white flesh fish especially), salads, poached chicken, soft cheeses, or even light cream sauces will shine in combination. It would make a refreshing sipper on a moderately arm day as well. Drink now through 2022. — 5 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.1

Dried violets blue plums moody...moods. Agianico is a dark haired vixen who winks at you then ever so lightly punches your arm, laughing. Dark wine sarcastic soul. Balsamic vinegar and prunes. Tannic thunder kept in check. By ripe and dried fruits sturdy and whimsically profound. — 8 years ago

Anil Saxena

9.0

Another great Costco find. Jammy, dry, full, lush and so spicy. I am so enjoying these Zinfandels. I'd say if you want something super drinkable and bold that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, this wine fits the bill. Try it, you'll like it. — 9 years ago

Suphada Rom

9.7

2014 is an insane vintage for this wine. Freaking fresh nectarines dripping down your arm. And lots of daffodils. Yup, I'd go on a second date. Better yet, let's go steady. This wine is the real deal. — 10 years ago

Jason Soloway

8.9

Hairy chest...albeit, very well groomed. — 10 years ago

Nicholas Franklin

9.0

Great Sauv blanc for 18 bucks. Comes from the NZ arm of a Sancerre winemaking family and it shows. Not typical NZ sauv blanc with grassy grapefruit. More old world with cat piss aromatics and on the more minerally side of the tracks. Good persistence. — 10 years ago

Dave

9.0

Wow, this was so taut and hairy. After an hour, it barely loosened up. At 2 hours it behaved. Dark fruit and so much leather! Listening to Miles Davis. — a year ago

Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

8.9

Hairy nose, savory. bright mineral and green apple finish — 7 years ago

Evan Bienstock

9.2

Twist my arm...
— 8 years ago

Kevin Arndt

Specialist Grand Vin Colorado

9.3

Who says great Bordeaux has to cost an arm and a leg? — 8 years ago

Zachary Price

8.9

A 2009 Côtes du Rhône? For 13 bucks? Ok - twist my arm, RiteAid. E. Guigal suggests an eight year max on this one, and yep, still drinking nicely. The blend is a classic GSM, (52% Grenache, 45% Syrah, and 3% Mourvèdre), grown in the Rhône region of France - a hotbed of viticulture since the 1600s. Guigal has been cultivating wine inthe region since ~1940s producing both easily approachable table wine, (like the monsieur pictured here), and high end expensive bottles of pure delicious sunshine. Paired this with a yellow curry and for the price point, it was well worth it. Not sure there are many 2009s still out there - but for the money, you could do a lot worse. ~$13 | #guigal #côtesdurhône #gsm

On the eyes: Ruby with orange tinted rim, med concentration, bright, med stain, med tears, no gas/floc.

On the nose: top notes of violet move through stewed blackberries, a touch of spice and licorice ending in a gravelly earthiness, med alcohol.

On the tongue: med+ acid, med tannin, med+ alcohol, med+ body, mellowed out and round on the palette. Overripe black plum, bing cherry, a touch of spice, and nice mineralty. Not overly fussy, drinks easily. The geezer should breathe a bit before you go, though. — 9 years ago

Phil

9.4

Awesome with something from angus at 8 arm. — 10 years ago

Brad Borneaux

9.6

Just, ... awesome. Like drinking a blended up leather arm chair drenched in a well reduced blackberry compote, and smoked for 30 minutes just to add another layer of interest. Great wine. — 10 years ago

with Jennifer

Waitschacher

9.2

Auge: rubin rot, braun silver Reflex
Waldbeeren, Erdbeere, Johannisbeeren
Tanin arm, leichter-Mittler Körper, geschmack wie geruch — 2 years ago

Byron C Mayes

8.9

Dark ruby with near black core. Black raspberry, black cranberry, and ash lead the abundant nose. Medium full palate echoes the nose adding firm tannins from entry and hints of berry compote and birch. Finish is long and dark. Antinori’s Nobile arm has a rich history and under their watch is producing as expected. A fine expression of Tuscany’s Duke that’s ready for hearty meat dishes now, but can lay down for a decade or so. Drink now through 2030. — 4 years ago

Byron C Mayes

8.9

Star bright straw gold with fine bubbles and persistent white mousse. Green apple tart on the nose. Echoed on the bright palate which adds a slight citrusy note. Finish is long and toasty. A wonderful and well-priced offering from the American arm of Pommery house. Enjoy with everyday fare and save the god stuff for “special” times. — 8 years ago

with Jay

Mike Swann

9.2

Initially has the spice of a Latin lover feeding you fresh fruit. Then is followed by a finish as long as an arm-wrestling match between two teenage kids. ❤️🇮🇹 — 8 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.8

@Ted Mandes @Christine @Steve Colanero I've been fortunate to meet Victor Blanquart on several occasions. He's an awesome guy, great brand ambassador and every time I've met him he's holding a bottle of Louis for us to taste!! I'm thinking of inviting him over for dinner 5 times a week!! All kidding aside, Louis is by far, my absolute "Go To" cognac for any occasion that I want to remember forever. The story of how it is made is amazing. Breathing it in ever so gently from the length of your arm will begin your journey through a field of flowers, as you approach the nose it transforms, deepens and reveals more of itself layer by layer for what appears to be an endless harmonious concerto. A single drop will literally create an explosion of tastes which again appears to go on endlessly. I scored it a 9.8 since I've never had the pleasure of tasting their legendary Rare Cask or their black pearl. I can even begin to imagine how this bottle could be any better!! Its that good and every time I enjoy a few ounces I consider it a privilege. Truly amazing. — 9 years ago

with Steve and Christine

Joshua Blissett

9.5

'83 Margaux? Yeah sure, whatever. Twist my arm. — 10 years ago