Jakub Kalinowski

9.1

Interesting to observe how the style of this flagship cuvée has shifted over the years, dialing back the oak, picking earlier, focusing on purity and sense of place.
Dark & slightly brooding on the nose with plum & hint of black cure leaf, freshly turned earth. A tiny pinch of spices, the wood not evident at all. Fresh & pure.
On the palate this is so juicy, medium tannin with just a tiny bite, filled with fresh damson plums and a hint of black currant. Juicy acidity, and nice length with an earthy finish. 14% alc, as in prev vintages, but this time unnoticeable. Nice depth and purity here.
This is a lovely wine, with juicy fruit and a savoury edge. Brilliant food companion.
Delish!

— 4 days ago

Matt Perlman

9.1

Delicious austrian red blend. Fresh raspberries and plums, cracked pepper and soy — 4 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2019 | at Maison du Vin — 5 years ago

carmen

9.7

hazy full~ish bodied (for an orange) with a floral scent that deepens into melon and peach notes with each sip — 6 months ago

Sheena Kwon

9.0

Very smooth and silky with fruity aroma. This wine really surprised me. From Costco’s advent. — 3 years ago

Frank B

9.2

Live it. Very refreshing — 4 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.3

So, I’m of the opinion that Gerhard Reisacher’s sweet spot is Cabernet Franc. This 2009 isn’t quite as good as his 2007 - that is the best 100% cab franc I’ve ever had - but this is damn close. No trace of the bell pepper you typically get from people picking the fruit too early, this is a terrific wine with notes of something reminiscent of roasted chipotle pepper, black pepper, and currant. Medium-to-full bodied palate with a silky, mouthfilling feel leading to a lingering finish. This is nothing like a cab franc from The Loire - pure California - but a terrific wine nonetheless. Winemakers would do well to take lessons from Gerhart on how to handle this varietal. — 5 years ago

with Vanessa

K L

9.2

Really great! Opened light and then deepened. Would definitely try again. Thought it would be a good summer red but was more interesting. Great value. Kurt wine. — 3 years ago

with Matt

Jakub Kalinowski

9.0

A real charmer, full of dark, ripe, sweet berries, a pinch of spice, some kirsch, a whiff of gingerbread. Very sexy.
On the palate this is medium bodied, round, smooth, velvety with ripe dark fruit, a hint of dark chocolate nibs, with a fresh, herby note, juicy acidity and a very smooth, long finish. The alc (14% alc) is slightly noticeable but overall this is a true crowd pleaser!
Perfect for Valentines Day 😉
(Decanted 4h) — 4 years ago

Karen

9.0

light and fruity — 5 years ago