David White

9.3

This is the third bottle each two years apart and this opened very nicely after about an hour or so
I’ve increasingly liked this wine although given it the same rating
It’s well structured aromatic and just an all round good expression of well made Central Otago Pinot
Probably open the next three each with a year or less further age — 2 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2016 vintage. Cantemerle is always a good idea if you want value for money. Like many left bank Bordeaux in this great vintage, it tends to close down a bit, so give it some time in the glass or decant. The nose slowly develops after an hour, with a mix of black and red fruit, classy cedar notes, and flowers. As usual, it's all about elegance, but it doesn't lack power either. Still needs a few more years to reveal all its complexity, but very good already. Ab. 13%. — 3 days ago

Luis F Gimenez

9.8

Outstanding bouquet. Plenty of dark fruits, a hint of vanilla, nice low finish — 5 days ago

Michael Walker

10

Stellar Barolo. Definitely of the new school, lighter color, lightly structured, but radiant fruit in a refined style. Decanted 2hrs. Perfect pairing for veal/osso buco, maybe less so for a roast. Some debate whether more age would refine the fruit further or cause it to dissipate. No idea but have two more so can experiment! Made me want to get on an overnight to Piedmont tonight. — 7 days ago

Abbas Zand

9.3

Plum and blueberry nose. A lot going on on the palate. Cola, coffee, minerals, dusty cedar. Medium to full body with no harsh tannins and very Long finish.
Winner.
$55 — 2 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2021 vintage. From Coravin. Expressive, yet subtle, nose with damp earth and dried rose petals. Light-medium body as well as color. Delicate flavors of assorted mushrooms, incense cedar tree bark and subdued, various herbal teas flanked by red fruits. Already drinking beautifully out of the gate. Thoughtful and hushed and best enjoyed by those looking for a Pinot that tastes like it has a decade of service. For the cork dorks, a blend of three clones: Wadenswil, Upright and Pommard clones and 443 cases created. From the producer's original, 7 acre vineyard planted 1965-1974 and, as such, the original planting of Pinot Noir in the entirety of the Willamette Valley. Simply think about that. — 3 days ago

Eric Halim

9.2

Wine is Ruby red
On nose its cherries, raspberry, floral, campor, italian herbs.

On palate, Fine tannis, medium acidity, wine is accessible, drinkable, its fruity. Its lighter style compare to 2020, with more elegant and finese structure. Cheers! — 5 days ago

Jay Kline

9.7

Presented double-blind. The wine appears straw in color with medium viscosity and, apparently, there lots of tiny bubbles so there are signs of gas, LOL. On the nose, the wine is developing with heady notes of ripe orchard fruit, red forest berries, marzipan, lemon curd, fresh brioche. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acidity. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish lasts for an eternity. The texture is ever so creamy. Wow…well, I was drinking something special. Had to be Champagne. Maybe vintage? Maybe a tête de cuvée? The style was similar to Krug. Called Champagne from a producer like Krug. OMG…the 1996 Vintage Brut?! Sheesh…someone was feeling generous! Admitted, I don’t often get to drink vintage Krug (for many hundreds of reasons!) so my experience is obviously limited. However, there’s clearly no question in this being true to house style and, now that I know the vintage, this is showing why 1996 is so special. As others have noted, this is fresher than the 1995 I had some months ago (though, that was very special too) and had greater acid. I would like to think this provides a crystal ball for the 2008 vintage that is sure to follow a similar trajectory. Drinking very fine indeed, right now and should continue to do so through 2046…depending on how you like to drink your Champagne. — 2 days ago

Brad Jensen

9.4

Strong nose of cognac, plum, dates, caramelized sugar, violets and port, this is a big, bold wine. Red to amber color on a medium-to-full body this palate is intense and gently tannic. Grippy but gentle, with rich red and purple fruits, with notes of coffee, dark chocolate and menthol on a long finish. — 5 days ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.4

Excellent, Quince, pear, mandarine, touch ripe apple, meyer lemon. 12%. — 6 days ago