Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

2013, the last vintage Charles Hendricks made at James Cole. I bought 8 bottles on Winebid that were all $30-$50. This one $50, stealing. Before buying these, the winery sent me a library email of his & his apprenticeship’s wines at $175-$250. So…I caught extreme value.

The nose is dark and brooding. Dark core of currants, black, plum, blackberries, black raspberries, poached/baked strawberries, dark, cherries, some purple fruits, anise to black licorice, rich, dark earth with dry leaves, steep black tea, dark chocolate, mocha powder, caramel, layered, baking, spices, dark spice, chocolate, pudding, withering to candied, dark, florals, violets and lavender.

The palate shows; velvety, rounded, dusty M+ tannins, a dark core of currants, black, plum, blackberries, brambly black raspberries, poached/baked strawberries, dark cherry kirsch & purple fruit blend. Anise to black licorice, rich, dark earth with dry leaves, steep black tea, dark chocolate, mocha powder, caramel, layered, baking, spices; clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanillin, dark spices, espresso roast, chocolate, pudding, dry, crushed, rocks, dry limestone, dry twigs, dry herbaceous notes, black pepper notes, withering to candied, dark, florals, violets and lavender, excellent acidity with a well structured, balanced, elegant finish with good length that is polished, last 90 seconds and long sets on dry earth and clay.

This is peaking with 5-7 yrs of good drinking road ahead. — 3 days ago

Laura Wilby

9.3

Toptastic Rioja says Daniel — 5 years ago

Jordi Pazo

9.3

13º Premio Vila Viniteca de Cata por Parejas. Casa Llotja de Mar.
01.03.20 — 6 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

Loved it. #riesling — 7 years ago

Christopher Powell

9.0

Slate and mineral nose, high acidity, lemon?, softer on sides. Became one note with Korean dish. Actually better the 2nd day. More tropical notes after opening up — 7 years ago

Jordi Pazo

9.5

Vila. Cata Mosela: del Azúcar al Terruño. Tonel 20. 241,50
29.10.18 — 8 years ago

Rafaela Batisti Nery

9.0

Vinho tinto, leve, frutado — 2 years ago

Klaus Denecke Rabello

9.0

Frutado suave e equilibrado. Corpo que preenche. Saída que agrada e convida a mais. — 3 years ago

Victor Charcan

9.2

Great value. German Riesling tipicity, an exuberant nose of white flowers (acacia, jasmin), a hint of honey and gas. Light bodied and Juicy acidity, most pleasant. — 4 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.2

#German #riesling from #pfalz off-dry going towards semi-sweet with natural sugars (only 8% alcohol) Completely balanced. — 5 years ago

with Rosario

Frank Kuo

9.2

Color of ruby with grapefruit and purple tone on the rim, quite clear. Nose of immense cherry, spice, fermented cabbages, and strength of alcohol. Taste of warmth, a bit watery, spice, black pepper, subtle sweetness and acidity from dark fruits, and some more black pepper. Aftertaste shows some zesty note, soft tannins, and a bit medicinal note. — 7 years ago

Lisa cade

8.9

Very drinkable! 2016 — 7 years ago

Space

9.8

Выпито 24.12.18 в Пильнице во время португальского Рождества. С Аней и Пауло. Уникальное вино из крайне редкого сорта винограда Alicante bouchet. Мощное (15’ алкоголя) 2011 года ,но в то же время нежное с ароматом духов. Очень достойное вино — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

This shows an astonishing amount of wood. It is like sucking on a wood plank. Also, show a touch of heat-alcohol burn on the back throat.

The fruits are floral, bright and perhaps a tad overripe. Blackberries, black raspberries, plum, dark cherries, strawberries, dark chocolate to pudding, a fair amount of wet clay, the wood is almost punishing, leather, dry tobacco, dark, rich soil with leaves, lighter spice than the Privado, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanillin, dry sage, tree bark, good acidity, red florals with violets for days. This needs to lay down another 5 year. The finish is still a astringent and needs to evolve until the earth and wood clam down. — 3 years ago

Carter White

9.3

Luscious red and black fruit complimented by leather and tobacco. An unrestrained beast, super intense, I think this may be better in another decade or more. — 4 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

Very fresh wild herbs & just picked red fruits on the nose. Wild raspberries & currants on palate, resolutely medium to medium light bodied. Low tannins yet nicely chewy. Dig the no label/only a hanging tag aesthetic. Very enjoyable, shared with friends at local restaurant/ wine bar, which had this for under 50- always a sight to behold — 4 years ago

Peter Coulthard

8.9

Waitrose. Liked it. Fruity raisin taste after double aerating. Slightly drying aspect on the palate. Decent — 6 years ago

Shengli Hu

8.9

Albillo Real in Solera. Aged with flor. Fortified wine that tastes like fino Sherry. — 7 years ago

Angelo Casagrande

8.9

For $14, really nice. Tons of delicious fruit, moderate tannins and NO OAK. At least that u can taste. Very nice wine. — 7 years ago

Erik Longabardi

9.1

Precise. Not over extracted. Beautiful — 8 years ago