James Forsyth

9.7

The Chimère from Manfred Krankl of Sine Qua Non fame, and the Maurel brothers of Clos Saint Jean, is, appropriately, a beast. Cherry, blackcurrant, Christmas spice, violets and chocolate. Many elements combine to make a compelling wine that deserves attention over time. Indeed, when this bottle was initially opened, the prevailing thought at the table was that it would last months. A small tipple to check in, some time later, was tasted with our own resident chimera (well at least she sort of has the head of Lion element down) present. — 7 years ago

David Rubinoff

9.4

“This blessed plot....” Happy anniversary to us. — 7 years ago

David Shaw

9.4

Hey folks, this a totally new wine. 20th Anniversary 100% Petit Verdot, but it is a port-style dessert wine (not the same as their Jongleur PV red table wine). Grapes from Dionysus Vineyard, Columbia Valley. Lightly flavored, well balanced; impressive for their first effort at this style wine. On the pricey side but nice to see the winemaking team stretch themselves so effectively. I’m posting this 24 hours after tasting the wine as my previous tasting notes got lost in the new wine creation process on the app. — 7 years ago

Chris England

9.3

2nd wine of Haut Brion @ £120 in top year that I grabbed as a bin end last week for £77 💥 boom - like walking down the street & not stepping in the dog 💩 result 😁

📍 Le Clarence De Haut Brion 2009

🏵 93+ points & should still improve 😉

🍇 46% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon & the rest dollops of Petit Verdot & Cabernet Franc

🍷 Deep opaque ruby

👃 Flint, mineral & gravel in soggy earth through blackberry soaked in smokey oak w/ plum, cracked pencil, dark cherry, herbs, cocoa, raspberry & wet leaves

👄 Med body of smooth rich black berry/currant, dark cherry, plum & raspberry in rock minerals w/ a mocha liquorice undertone

🎯 Med+ dark & red fruit silky mineral kiss w/ a mocha liquorice spank
— 7 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.3

If Rudy Kurniawan made this it would be equal parts Shafer Relentless, off-vintage La Mission Haut Brion, and recent release Aussie Shiraz. Creosote, wet clay, and bacon fat, with a million things in between. — 7 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.4

Sullivan and Sullivan! Lush and velvety from the get-go. Lots of rich, supple black cherry with hints of plum and spice box with mocha and eucalyptus. A long, chalky finish. Fantastic, and one to savor. I just love Sullivan - my favorite winery ... and dog! @Sullivan Vineyards — 8 years ago

Min Liu

9.1

Baked fruit with a hint of anise on the nose. Jammy and spicy. Tannic. Truly an excellent Petit Sirah... probably the most complex Petit Sirah I’ve had in memory! — 7 years ago

Michael Washabaugh

8.9

Paired with roast guinea hen very well. Smooth, crisp finish & some berries. — 7 years ago

Ryan M

9.4

Wow. Psychogood. Possibly a new favourite. This might be perfect. Tannins, acid and alcohol balanced. Mega fruity - blueberry, strawberry, coco, leather, a bit lighter than a petite syrah and closest to a malbec. Approachable but best after 25 minutes. At $30cdn, excellent value — 7 years ago

Kim Stanbro

9.5

At least 8 years ago we were in a tasting room where an over-confident jerk talked about his favorite varietal: Petite Verdot. I can still hear his pompous voice and have avoided the grape ever since. What have I been missing?!! This is spectacular. Omg, hate the player, love the game. — 7 years ago

with Dave

Ned Gray Creed

9.1

A petite Petite is rare. Nice to sip one with some crunch instead of punch. — 7 years ago

with Mark

Jody Scharf

9.5

So exhausted after the holidays. Tried a dry January, made it 3 days. Oh well. Great blend — 7 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Always love these Petite Sirahs from Mike Dunn, and this 2012 seems to be especially special. Dark purplish red. Overall lots of dark characteristics on the nose with tight bramble berries, black currants, spices, dried violets, a little cinnamon and even coriander. Even got a little gamey and savory with an hour or two in the glass. Heavy tannins (7/10) but smooth and full bodied. Kept beefing up as it sat open, currants on the attack, iron, smokey and a bit meaty. Larger in the mid-palate with some dark crushed rocks. Dark fruits coming through at the end after day one. Insanely dry and long with a nice little spice kick in the finish. Will drink well for the next decade or so. Drink till 2027. — 9 years ago

with India

Joe Gillies

9.4

Decided to pop this baby, while the 09, and 10's age more. Decanted for 30 minutes. Drinking very well right now. Black fruit and earthy aromas. BlackBerry, plum, smoke, leather and earthy flavors. Very good right now and will improve a couple points over the next 3 to 5 years. — 7 years ago

Ellen Clifford

8.9

This is the family friend you’ve been attached to all your life but recently realized is not in fact the wisest person you know. As in, you trust them. Some advice is stellar but you just realized that “I’ll love you forever” doesn’t make them the authority on...all. Though Ridge is close to being that. Bright red berries and tannins at least as high as fruit so new world to the core. Alcohol higher—this is obvi new world but the blending varieties make one remember how multiverse Zin is. The grape for all theories string or no. — 7 years ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.

On the nose blueberries, black currants, light vanilla, vegetables, bell pepper, dark coffee, licorice, oak, eucalyptus, black pepper, earth, river rocks, vinaigrette, wet leaves, leather, pencil lead and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with plums, currants, sour cherries, wood, licorice, spices, vanilla, vegetables, tobacco, dark coffee, vegetables, earth, leather, graphite, vinaigrette and peppercorn.

Medium plus in finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 5 year old Petit Verdot from Israel is drinking very nicely now. Nicely balanced with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Still young and needs another two years in the bottle to mature.

Needs 3 hours in a decanter to open up and show tannins and some complexity.

Good by itself or with food. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats cheeses and olives.

A blend of 85% Petite Verdot and 15% Malbec. Aged for 12 months in oak barrels and then 24 in the bottle. Kosher.

15% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$45. — 7 years ago

Kristen Grimes

9.7

Black fruits on the nose (blueberry, coffee, black cherry and lilac per the bottle... don't get all that!!), big body, good acid and tannins, lingering pepper. Yum! — 7 years ago

Al Doyle

9.3

Oh it’s just another Jura savagnin that I really like, no big deal. Smooth acids all the way; off-cold it’s better I think. Toby the cat is into it too, which is cool cos he’s normally an old-fashioned big red guy... — 7 years ago

with Lulu

Sarah Milsow-Guenther

8.9

Interesting Pinot. A hint of smoke on the nose and some herbs too. Smells reminiscent of a campfire. Can’t quite pinpoint it, maybe even a little chocolate, very interesting. Definitely smoke on the palette. Very flavorful Pinot, lots of dark cherry with a little tartness too. Really interesting. My cat approves too 😊 — 8 years ago