John Gallo

8.9

A Tuscan red blend that we have had in the United States as well as in Italy. In the US you can buy this for $16 a bottle at Total Wine and see it in a restaurant for $52 a bottle. I was in the north end of Boston and paid $80 for the same bottle! If you are in Florence this bottle costs about €15.30 in the supermarket and will run you about €22 to €27 in a restaurant.  — 6 months ago

Jerry Raphael

9.2

What a wine and did not show it’s 43 year age at all. The color was very dark with no brick edge. The nose was a bit subdued but had the typical berries, herbs and meat notes that carried over to a very tasty wine. The finish was okay not super long but long enough.

I started buying Beaucastel maybe a few years before this 1978 vintage and in Parker’s reviews of the 1978 vintage was a consistent hold but he did change his mind years down the road and said it was over the hill; well not by a long shot. I constantly purchased 2 or 3 bottle of every vintage till the price was out on my reach in 2001. I also had visited the winery in about 1990. The real kicker with this vintage is the current price estimates of $150 to about $250, current vintages run $80+ and I purchased this bottle for $11.99.
— 4 years ago

with Matt and Barbara

Mat

9.2

One of our favorite. $22 at Voyager — 6 years ago

Jason Brater

9.1

Lovely petit Verdot. Drinking nicely but ending it’s run, I think. Maybe a few more years. Cocoa powder and Deep red cherry and a touch of plum. White pepper in the middle and nice punch of black pepper and light tannins at the finish. — 7 years ago

with Heather

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

I had this a number of times but, have never written notes. 🎶Tonight’s the Night!🎶

The nose reveals; lemon custard to candy, lime zest, grapefruit, pineapple, green apple, light stone fruits, green melon, lychees, cream, vanillin, light ginger, cream soda, mixed nuts, bread dough to baguette crust, light green herbs, beautiful, powdery chalkiness, sea shell fossils, volcanic minerals, yellow lilies, jasmine with mixed greens.

The body is; full, round, rich and slightly creamy. Lemon custard to candy, lime zest, grapefruit, pineapple, green apple, light stone fruits, green melon, lychees, cream, beeswax, vanillin, light ginger, white spice with some palate heat, cream soda, touch of caramel, toffee notes, nougat, marzipan, mixed nuts, bread dough to baguette crust, light green herbs, beautiful, powdery chalkiness, sea shell fossils, volcanic minerals, yellow lilies, jasmine with mixed greens. The acidity is crisp and sharp. The long finish is; rich, polished, elegant, nicely balanced, delicious and persists endlessly. Very good at its price point.

Photos of; the House of Piper Heidsieck, the train cave ride as Champange caves can run for miles and miles, artful cellar entrance and one of their Grand Cru vineyards. — 7 years ago

Craig Melrose

9.3

Very good - balanced and fruity Cabernet. 13.99 at total wine. — 8 years ago

Sarah J

8.9

Very smooth smell and taste. This Rock Mill version is one of my favorite! — 2 years ago

Michelle Rupp

9.0

Really good, easy to drink, nice buttery note at the end. — 4 years ago

Francisco Tezen

9.5

Run this all summer long. Terrific ripe peach on the nose with pink grapefruit at first sip and a nice lime finish. — 5 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.2

This wine pisses me off it is so good. It is alive. I hate to kill it but I must for the job. Drink chilled. It’s peppers and flowers and pastilles and it prickles the tongue. There is perhaps a teeny hint of brett at the end. The pleasant type of grounds this dancing prancing enchanting wine. — 6 years ago

Gina Puente

9.2

Awesome find as table wine. 2016 is a good one to stock at home for rich blk cherry Med tannins — 7 years ago

Steve Goore

8.9

Great $5 value at TJs. Not as much depth as some pinots but sure wish I bought more. — 7 years ago

P A

8.9

A great Okanagan Pinot Noir from a family run winery. Good balance, the right amount of acid with a touch of cranberries. Sipping this wonderful wine at Island Lake Lodge the home of world class cat skiing ⛷ on a beautiful Christmas Eve. Cheers 🎄🍷🇨🇦 — 8 years ago

with Taylor, paul and 1 other

Kelley Raymond

9.0

Reliably good Cabernet at a reasonable price — 3 years ago

Ed Chin

9.4

I didn’t expect how much I enjoyed this. On release it was a disjointed oak beast. Today it showed me Bevan can age at least for the short run. Hopefully it can make it for another 10. Fingers crossed. — 3 years ago

Michael G

8.9

Some peach and other tree fruit, but also some lemon. It’s balanced. Sweet, but not so sweet. Off dry blend. Seems like it’d be good would with spicy food. — 5 years ago

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9.4

Ric Forman's 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is all class. The 2016 won't be ready to drink for at least another few years, but it is already super attractive, and also very typical of Ric Forman's style. Lavender, spice, and red cherry run through this wine made in a mid-weight, translucent style that is all class and finesse. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2020)
— 6 years ago

Ming L

9.3

The 2010 Esprit de Beaucastel from Tablas Creek was a tough act to follow, but this elegant Rhône blend from Sonoma just did that.

The nose was quite similar with aroma of blue fruits and earthy elements with hint of violet, it was the palate that set it apart: soft, complex and deep, with great texture and beautiful acidity that adds the tension. Elegant and seamless.

Kale Anderson was the long time wine maker at Pahlmeyer, and Kale wines are all vineyard-specific. Worth seeking out. — 7 years ago

Sydney Provence

9.9

Really nice, crisp, minerally chenin blanc. At this price point, it's everything I want from a wine. — 7 years ago

David L

9.3

14’ Jonata Flor . 90% SB 10% Semillon Alc 15.2.
Pale gold in color. The palate is full of apricot, honey, lemon custard. Racy citrusy notes run through the palate. Moderate acidity with a great finish. Tasting much different then it did just a year ago.

Pairing perfectly with the crabcakes/fish tacos/Lemon Pizza at Kesté NYC😋 @ADAM STROMFELD Thank you for the six pack. You’re the man! — 8 years ago