Marc Ouellette

9.0

Before we take a sip, we must embrace this bouquet! The bouquet was amazing. Full of blackberries, cedar and oak. On the palet, this full bodied wine is on the dryer side but paired well with a Tuscan pizza! I guess it comes down to what you eat it with?! The Italians are the wine experts but the Portuguese do a great job! — 2 years ago

Marc Ouellette

9.6

A bouquet full of ripe raspberries and summer blackberries followed by notes of black pepper. Smooth on the palet, balanced acidity and a velvety finish. A must have on a day you want to treat and pamper yourself!! — 3 years ago

Per-Olof Ekstrand

9.2

An excellent wine, dark ruby coloring, with blackberry nose and a peppery taste on the palet. Its a heavy wine so food pairing required. A steak would be excellent. — 4 years ago

Marc Ouellette

9.6

This young Tempranillo comes with several gentle fragrances of plum, cherry and a hint of strawberry. On the palet- a lingering strawberry licorice, Madagascar cinnamon and rustic spices. A forward boldness and yet a refined smoothness enhances the “bite” followed by a beautiful symphony of ripe tannins. A delicious wine paired with a variety of creamy cheeses, pepperoni, apple and roasted pepper and artichoke bruschetta!! — 4 years ago

Marc Ouellette

9.2

The radiant opaque garnet red color puts a smile on your face followed by various fragrances ranging from earthy herbs, shale, wet minerals, rose and sandalwood. On the palet - refined soft tannins, earthy dark cacao and more minerals. — 3 years ago

Jan de Weerd

9.2

Had everything that characterizes the left bank of Bordeaux. Dark, leathery fruit, staying narrow on the palet but revealing layers as it travels from the front of the mouth towards finally settling in the back of your throat. Earthy undernotes characterized with hints of minerals and carbon. Saint Estephe is known for slightly dryer heavier tannins in their blends. Very present here but well rounded. — 3 years ago

with Tammy

Marc Ouellette

9.2

Fragrant plums with a hint of sherry and oak. The sherry continues on the palet and then moves to limestone. Slightly bold and yet smooth on the finish. Garnet in color with some purple hues. A compliment to Asiago cheese, Italian pepperoni, Sicilian green olives and Italian sweet pickles… — 4 years ago

Jan de Weerd

9.6

On to the 2012 Pontet-Canet from Paulliac paired with grilled lamb chops and made from scratch boulonese sauce. Fantastic. The wine expressed it selves very well after a good hour and half of decanting at about 60 F. The earthy umami flavors of the food propelled the wine above its weight. But the absolute best ever tasting quartered, seasoned potato wedges/fries from our guests brought the wine into outer orbit. The duck fat tasting fries revealed herbaceous floral notes on the mid palet and created a soothing long finish. With smooth fine grained tannins. — 3 years ago

with Skip and Tammy

Jan de Weerd

9.1

Great mid palet. Medium body with spicy tannins but lacking depth and finish for a higher score. — 4 years ago

with Tammy

Jan-Willem van der Hek

9.7

1990 left bank tasting Le Vineur. Wow! Great wine, deep, powerful, expansive palet, massive structure and still time in hand. Nr. 1 wine of flight. All wines showed really well although they were served from tubes. — 4 years ago