Bob McDonald

9.5

A pale lemon yellow in colour - quite youthful looking for a 12 year old Chardonnay. Aromatics of white peach - mealy and nutty notes, still with a nice acid cut at the finish. Drinking at its peak. Fuller than some Marg River Chardonnays I’ve had lately like Xanadu and Fraser Gallop. I have had richer Art Series Chardonnays but personally I love the balance in this. Tasted in May 2025 the first bottle. Had my 2nd last bottle on 20th September 2025 and it was utterly delicious. Stone fruit and dried pear character to the fore. I will have my last bottle in the coming summer or early 2026 and will make a fresh Delectable note. — a year ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Could not see that I have rated this vintage on Delectable before. No formal notes. I recall it being fuller and more textural than usual with a certain creaminess. A good blend of citrus and stone fruit with the right amount of French oak. — 5 years ago

Pam Kershaw

9.0

2020 Christmas gift from neighbors. Rick and I both like it a lot. Fuller than most pinot noirs (good thing) but lighter than most cabs...closer to a blend. — 5 years ago

Jared O'Connell

8.9

Initial overtones red fruit on the nose that suddenly shifts to undertones of menthol, bergamot and menthol. Fuller bodied than you might expect. Raspberry and cranberry tartness and purple flowers like lilac on the palette. You feel the 14.5% a bit but still a great wine. — 6 years ago

Marc Melser

9.1

We had this on 3/17-18/19. Silky texture. Tastes of black cherry, plum, spice and cardomom. Medium bodied wine but fuller than one from Sonoma or Oregon. Better than expected. — 7 years ago

leon egozi

9.0

London's calling🍺 — 8 years ago

John W

9.6

Chateau de Manissy, Tavel rose, Cuvee des Lys. Salmon rose coloration. Very pretty color. On the nose, red berry, cherry and florals. On the palate, red berries, strawberries, minerals, florals, nice fuller body and full mouthfeel. — 3 years ago

James Chu

9.1

1hr decant. Smoked oak, dark grapes tannins. Wonderful, well balance Bordeaux. Like many say, this vintage will have a few years to go before peak. One of my favourite. Full but can be fuller body. — 4 years ago

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liquidmiami

9.0

Fragrant cherries and spice, very smooth mouth feel with a slightly dry and tannin finish. It gives a light body feeling with a fuller body impact. Seems to have a smoky earthy foundation that gives support to the fruit. Also sense a freshness that has a near citrus sensation. This is a dimensional wine worth exploring. — 5 years ago

Eric

9.4

Better on day 2 after forgetting to put the cork in overnight. Still opulent as a MF, but some of lush burns off and gets replaced by a decent amount of earth (for Buccella anyway). — 6 years ago

Ira Schwartz

9.0

Consistent quality year in and year out . The difference is how the fruit is presented. The 2015 version presents the same quality fruit and balance as previous vintages, the difference is the fruit is showcased in a fuller, rounder light in 2015. Lacks some of the focus that the ‘14 had that I prefer but in no way does this take away from the high quality of this wine. — 7 years ago

Jeff J

9.5

racy with ample notes of ripe citrus, apple and mid palate turned more fuller body even tiny bit oily towards the end come the hints of stony minerality. high acidity, well balanced. what a delicious wine. — 8 years ago

Kavya Shankar

9.0

Fuller bodied, but still more light / feminine — 8 years ago

Mark Eastom

8.9

Apple, pear, citrus blossom, slight butter(malo), little toast, medium bodied and nice acid. I feel like they introduced a couple new barrels into the program for this vintage and let it go partially through malo. For someone who wants a fuller, toastier PF, I’d say this 2020 is your bottle for the price. — 3 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.2

Flowers. Nice French oak. Fuller mouth than Prapo. — 4 years ago

John W

9.0

Very dark ruby coloration. On the nose, cherry, strawberry and toasted oak. On the palate, it mirrors the nose with the fruit, oak and some vanilla to round it out. Medium to fuller body and well balanced. Smooth tannins and a medium to shorter finish. A nice easy drinking wine at this price point of $25 at total wine. — 5 years ago

Russ Fowler

9.1

Terrible label, delicious wine. Toasty, almondy chard. A fuller flavoured alternative to the usual burgundies at a similar price — 6 years ago

Willie Carter

9.0

A medium garnet color with a wide rim. Classic Barbaresco nose of dried roses, cherries, and dark chocolate. Absolutely gorgeous on the nose. This is one of those producers where you just know that it’s going to be good. A fuller bodied Nebbiolo that’s dancing gracefully at the moment. Ripe tannins that do need a bit of air before the fruit can be fully uncovered. Silky smooth on the tongue and just plain delectable. Touches of leather and dried herbs to go along with the oak, stewed plums, and more cherries on the palate. Chocolate mousse and tobacco follow on the long finish. This can definitely hold up a for several more years but I wouldn’t blame you for opening now. — 7 years ago

Jeff Venier

9.2

Fuller and rounder than the ‘10 Blanc de blanc. Very nice — 8 years ago

Tim L

9.0

Much better than the other 2 (so far) Russian River "test" Pinots, Annabelle and Ron Rubin - not at all "thin" as those previous test wines. Fuller body, richer, full flavored with credible fruit - a "deeper" Pinot. Great on the palate, good balance, very tasty finish. Comparative class still not up more expensive class of most Mueller, Siduri, Merry Edwards and Kosta Brown Pinots - but very drinkable. Twin Liquors wine expert considered it finer quality than 2 previous test wines, more like French Burgundy. A good value at $24/btl. — 8 years ago