Doug Powers

9.6

[Back label says 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, and then (in a burst of French mathematical genius), the remaining 30% (hey, that’s what the label actually says), Malbec, Merlot, Syra (their spelling), Canernet Franc, Pinot (unspecified which Pinot??), and Tannat] OK, not trying to goof on the winery or the importer (uh, KLWM!?!?), but weird math and unclear varietal composition is kinda just odd, at best, or just weird?!?!?’ Production was 75,000 bouteilles, 1,400 magnums, 100 jeroboams, and 25 mathusalems (their spelling, not mine)??!!
OK, first whiff, I could honestly care less what the actual grape cepage is, tons of garrigue, but at age 40 still quite fresh, most of the tannic structure has faded away, but this shows those awesome tertiary notes, along with clear bottle sweetness, which makes these older bottles so amazing and, frankly, compelling to drink!! Great southern French wine from the Pays de l’Herault, super long finish, WOW!!! — 5 days ago

with Jim

Doug Powers

9.1

Spicy dried red fruits with a touch of tar underneath, I detect that this 2003 is a touch more structured and tannic than the great 2000 I had a few days ago, long finish, great acid, still quite fresh (plus 12.5% ABV), excellent!! — 7 months ago

with Jim

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

Inex and gut. — 8 months ago

Nate Wall

Winemaker at Troon Vineyard

9.0

Excellent cooler-climate styled Nebbiolo. Great acidity, texture and length. Nice herbal / black tea undertones with cherry fruit on top. Yum. — a year ago

K. Ross

8.9

14.8% abv. Tasty. Dark thick fruits taste. Intense but pleasant. — 4 years ago

Patrick Peters

9.1

Black pepper , black berry, good tannins, acidity is on point! Fruits in the nose and pepper in the finish. Tart dark cherry! — 6 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

vintage 2019 | Cinnamon and brushwood, for me surprisingly soft, beautiful — 4 months ago

Wulf Losee

9.1

New-mown hay, blackberry brambles on the nose. Intensely fruit forward, but not sweet or cloying. Raspberries and blackberries. Light tannic structure, with mint and back pepper low notes, but it develops a pleasing minerality on its surprisingly long finish. I don’t know anything about this vintage, but it seems like it was grown on volcanic soils. The front reminds me of a Beaujolais Nouveau, but the finish is much more complex. A unique profile combination that I’ve never tasted before. Lovely. — 5 months ago

Tooty Frooty

9.2

Fruktigt sällskapsvin. Går omöjligt att bli arg på. #caves — 7 months ago

Ashish Pant

9.0

Let is open/ waited 3 hours, next day was even better balance of tannins and fruit, Go For It! — 8 months ago

Essence Perry

10

Super juicy red — 9 months ago

Jas G

9.2

On dryer side — 4 years ago

Jeremy.Buss

9.1

Our friend described this as forest floor. Did have wet forest smells along with mushrooms, dry blackberry and raspberry with a slight musty funk. Felt like this bottle was just a touch sweeter (not dessert wine sweet just that the dark fruit had fermented a bit more). Good wine. — 5 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

vintage 2019 | Awesome balance, wonderful scent with spicyness — 4 months ago

Brian Hearty

8.9

2021. This inexpensive (~$10 on discount) Monastrell/Syrah paired great with some locally made Merguez sausages. — 5 months ago

Robert Stackowiak

8.9

A red blend mostly Grenache fruity on the palate. April 2026. — 5 months ago

Jess

9.0

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of cherry, cocoa,
Dry. Flavors of ripe black cherry, cocoa, peppercorn, subtle olive note developing, hint of baking spice. Rich, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 8 months ago

Tom Kohli

9.0

Great Amarone! — 9 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Barush ludo nichk alegza mau @gradcru — 3 years ago

Bart Bartlett

9.0

Excellent dark cherry notes that give way to a peppery middle and a nice earthy finish. — 5 years ago

with Jennifer