Jay Kline

9.4

From a 5L bottle. The Ratafia 90-19 Solera pours a bright amber color and redolent with aromas of boozy, confected apple with marzipan and honey. Golden raisins, flowers and herbs. When in Champagne, this is a lovely way to put a capstone on a meal. — 44 minutes ago

Jay Kline

9.4

Popped and poured. The 2022 “Dry White Wine” from Akra Chryssos was a brilliant capstone to our Hellenic adventure. The winemaking at Akra Chryssos leans toward natural but is more accurately described as extremely light-handed. The Somm explained that these wines do see some barrel but only for a short period and all are used. Some of the fruit is sourced from vines over 200 years old.

The 2022 vintage pours a striking pale salmon color which is, apparently, unusual for this wine as previous vintages were a more traditional straw color. I wondered if this vintage had seen some skin contact however, it has not. The Somm at Pharoah had asked her supplier about it and the only information they could offer is that the aging barrels had previously held a red wine. The nose is stunningly powerful. Bright, fresh pineapple, star fruit, lemon, honey and crushed rocky minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes on the nose. The finish is long and saline. This was a divine pairing with a variety of fare including fava beans with anchovy, roasted wild greens with anthotyro cheese, grilled octopus and red snapper savoro. — 2 years ago

Haynes Gallagher

9.5

Night one capstone. Very nice time — 9 years ago

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Chris Anton

9.0

A solid blend… — 3 months ago

Natalia Ignatenko

9.5

Peppery, meaty, elegant, and delicious. #capstone #westlondonwineschool — 2 years ago

Natalia Ignatenko

9.0

Blackcurrant, green pepper and vegetables, dark and smooth. #westlondonwineschool #capstone — 3 years ago

Peter James

9.0

Capstone to the birthday week — 7 years ago

P Plusquellec

9.4

"Capstone series" - Magnificent — 4 months ago

Jay Kline

9.5

Popped and poured; enjoyed after dinner. The 2003 pours a beautiful amber color with and transparent core; medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of honey, dried apricots, marmalade, marzipan, and candied nuts. On the palate, the wine is sweet with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose along with some tropical fruits: passion fruit and pineapple. The finish is long and decadent. Unctuous and a lovely way to capstone a meal. Drink now through 2053+ — 7 months ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.4

Nice capstone to the meal. This is made with the ancient Muscat de Alexandria! Jesus probably drank this. Fantastic! Honey, apricot, full bodied,

UPDATE: just read others' reviews. @Shay A also describes this well. I will.be searching for this wine for the house. The velvety mouth feel is addictive... I left the restaurant about 15 min ago and might turn around for another glass. The honey-apricot nexus is unbelievable!!!

95 points — 5 years ago