Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Very deep opaque red color with dark berry fruit aromas with pronounced spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, plum and cherry with a base of peppery spice. Well balanced with vivid acidity and soft tannins. Long finish ending with fruit, spice and mineral tones. — a day ago

Robert Ahlstrom

9.1

Inky purple opaque, medium body, jammy blackberries and nice tannins, great mouthfeel and well balanced — 6 months ago

Alexandre Pagliano

8.9

No specific notes but an excellent blend of Shiraz and Grenache, reasonable octane at 13.5. Really good stuff. — 6 months ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Fredybeans

9.2

Jaune claire
Huître et fruit jaune
Bouche grasse fraîche — 5 years ago

Alex Hughes

9.3

Beautiful Chablis with intense honey and chamomile in racy acidity and mineral finish. I probably would have blinded it Chenin. — 6 years ago

Lois Hale

9.0

Dad likes; Mom, not so much. — 6 years ago

Keesha Shepherd

9.0

Keesha had this 8 years ago

Jody Scharf

9.2

Dry, moderate acids, dark fruits, ...i like.. — 2 months ago

Joel Lara

9.2

Made with 70% Xarel-lo and 30% Macabeo in the Penedes, this is beautifully expressive, with brioche, butterscotch, and roasted almonds on the nose. Hints of citrus and crushed flowers peek out with time. On the palate the flavors mirror the nose, and a vibrant acidity comes through as well. Mouthfeel is creamy, and finish is long, with brioche and mineral notes lingering on the palate. Aged 95 months on the lees. Paired well with swordfish braised with tomatoes and sweet yellow peppers. — 4 months ago

Doug Powers

9.0

This is a beautiful and graceful older Chateauneuf-du-Pape, mature and nicely balanced, still some decent fruit, longish finish, time to drink up — 10 months ago

with Jim

Adam Beasley

9.0

Young and lean, this presents the classic aromas and flavors you expect. Earth and mineral driven with slightly underripe red and black fruit and veggies. A wine that only works well with a meal. — 5 years ago

Dasha

9.3

Jasmine, quince paste, spiced pear, lemon curd, pineapple sweetness, punchy. Touch of lemon pith at end, but tons of juicy acid. Creamy / lactic. Chalky minerals. Layered, delicious, weighty.
— 6 years ago

Mac Tabilis

10

Amazingly smooth and the after bite is fire. I am very impressed well worth the buy!!! — 7 years ago

Norman

9.8

There might be point inflation due to the service and food at SSAL and despite ChatGPT telling me to bring some more reserved, this was amazing. Rather than put in an ice bucket we left it out and the warmth only made those flavors pop more. It was fantastic. — 3 months ago

Byron C Mayes

8.9

Dark ruby. Inviting nose of baked black cherry and hints of leather. Brighter cherry and softer leather on the medium full palate adding red apple peel, light tannins, and medium acidity. Finish is moderate and continues the palate before a quick drop off. Very nice and a value at under $50. Drink now through 2030. — 5 months ago

Andrew Flavell

9.5

Fantastic for the price. Dark but fruity. — 3 years ago

Peter Stern

8.9

Solid, smooth, good value. — 5 years ago

Kelley Raymond

9.1

Bright pink color and flavor, not fruit dominant or dry, not too sweet — 6 years ago

Thomas Thompson

9.4

Popcorn, toasted sesame, candied lemon, and brine. Beautiful balance. — 6 years ago

Byron Hewett

9.1

Delicious. Interesting. — 7 years ago