Tom Frymire

8.9

Marauders wondering the Plaza. And Douglas. — a year ago

with Susan

Shay A

9.1

I’ve been wondering when to open this wine, and when a local group decided to do a Pinot theme blind, I thought this would be a fun contender.

My second time with this wine in the last year, and I remain impressed at how this 13yr old Alsatian Pinot is holding up. Translucent ruby in the glass. Doesn’t seem to show much bricking, actually. Aromatically, it’s bretty…smells more Bordeaux like than anything else. Leather, herbs de Provence, underripe black cherries. The palate shows a small bit of carbonic character (not with the bubble gum vibe, but more of that cru bojo wintergreen profile). The fruit shows a faded/muddled profile due to the age, but there is plenty of dirty raspberry, black cherry and a savory red clay like note. Good acidity still. While this is on the downside, I’m hard pressed to say this is way over the hill. It’s actually a really fun and delicious wine to enjoy over an evening (especially with food). — 2 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.2

Still young and crisp
Maybe not extremely long, but super delicious
Perfect summer drink (wondering when summer comes, still less than 20 here everyday 😢) — 5 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.1

@Delectable Wine this is actually the Ju Quarto Priore label which i had been able to review in the past, i was wondering why I wasn't able to find it this time🤷‍♂️
However this is a very focused red from cesanese grape. It's smooth, but vibrant with more evident complexity in the aftertaste rather than on the nose
Quite long and easy drinking
I'd say at peak — a year ago

Alexandre Gillioen

9.5

One glass and I did not open the whole bottle. Still I am not disappointed. So far one of the best Chateauneuf-du-pape I had except for Rayas. I am wondering how it wilm evolve. Sor far we have dark fruits, a bit of spices and quite à long finish. I am also surprised that such a wine is pretty much unknown. — 2 years ago

Shay A

9.4

A producer I’ve had a handful of times, and really find myself wondering why I’m not putting more focus/attention on Paul Lato wines.

Gorgeous translucent ruby color in the glass sporting 13.9ABV. I followed this out of the bottle over the course of a few hours and it showed well from pop all the way to the end. Profile here is restrained richness. I didn’t pick up any whole cluster/stem inclusion spice or greenness. Aromatically it is filled with cranberries, black raspberries, bright floral tones, and cracked peppercorns. Beautifully balanced on the palate with vibrant acidity. A back and forth between dark red spiced fruits and herbal/crunchy flair. Black tea and even some savory iron notes too. Still young and will improve, but this is already excellent. — 3 years ago

David Koenen

9.2

Earth, wood, tobacco, sun dried tomato, oak, coffee, pencil lead and lovely balance to top it off. True to type! I’m quite surprised, since this used to be stubborn years ago, and I was wondering if it had enough substance to go the distance. It does. — a year ago

Steve Sánchez

9.2

This was absolutely delish. Great structure for that perfect pairing with fatty rib eye. Just right amount of acid to balance out the meat. Lush tannins and oak. I mean c’mon , it’s Napa stuff after all. Dark Inky vibes 🖤, and easy drinking. My only beef is the Napa stamp is so prominent it leaves you wondering if they could have easily called this Cab and you wouldn’t know the difference. 14.5% Lip Smacking enjoyability💋😋 — 2 years ago

Matthias Muth

9.5

I was wondering whether my 2003 bottles made it through the years. They did!
Mature, very 'round', full bodied, a bit on the sweet side just as i think is typical for a German 'Spätburgunder' (aka. pinot noir).
I love it! — 4 years ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.3

A really funky nose that left you wondering what was in the bottle. And then, like a mist that lifts from the river - the tastes and nose showed up. A Phillipe Melka version of Washington’s best grapes. Power Bordeaux blend with Syrah added in. Soft tannins and subtle fruit kept flowing in and out. Wonderful comparison to an 06 Oakville Cab. — 5 years ago