Bob McDonald

9.4

Mid to pale crimson - actually transparent. The pale colour belies the aromatic and palate intensity. Aromatics of cherry and raspberry transforming on to the medium bodied sweet red fruited palate. A touch of Sous Bois. An excellent Pinot as always from the Applejack Vineyard from Giant Steps. — 4 months ago

Big Wave Dave

9.4

About as good as Aussie pinot gets. Aromatically explosive - dark spicy fruit, mushroomy funk, and a menthol/tobacco note . The palate is full bodied and silky without being heavy. The quality of the rich dark fruit needs the acid and honed tannins of a young vintage. This would make old bones given the balance, but I prefer the young precocious colt. This is serious and nothing like the Giant Steps pinots of previous notes. 94++ — 5 years ago

David Nicewicz

9.3

This was stubbornly closed and unyielding. I think a lot of 2000 BDX are in the same “quiet” spot right now. The normal Palmer bouquet was very muted here that was far more pronounced in the 2004 I opened a few weeks ago. I think this is a sleeping giant though as there is a dense velvety tannin structure that sits heavy on the tongue. I’m holding off opening the the rest of my bottles for a few more years. I think this has 9.7+ potential... — 5 years ago

Lyn Farmer

9.2

This is such a lovely Pinot with a winning balance of fruit and acidity. The medium bodied wine has classic aromas of raspberry, strawberry, cranberry, red currant, violet, orange peel, black cherry and forest floor. Medium (+) finish, low tannin and just a perfect wine for food pairing. Classic on my Thanksgiving table. — 4 months ago

Bernard Benninghoff

9.4

A nice, easy to drink, robust Cab — 4 years ago

with Brenda

Matt Garrard

9.5

Good stuff 👌🏻 — 5 years ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.0

V17. Pretty good... opaque color. Smokey nose. Substantial black cherry fruit. Black pepper, chocolate and earthy finish. Nicely balanced . — 5 years ago

Wayne Stargardt

9.1

Light and smooth. Peppery, cranberries, raspberries and coffee. Jammy on the finish. — 4 months ago

with Deb

Lyn Farmer

9.2

This wine has a beautiful balance of stone and tropical fruit with crisp but not overbearing acidity. Acacia, Lemon, green apple, white peach and thyme happily nestle with vanilla, clove and a hint of hazelnut that gives a clue to lively future development. Medium body, and a long finish that leaves the palate refreshed and longing for another sip. — 9 months ago

Dawn E.

9.3

Superior Chardonnay from Australia! Layers of character..lemon, lime, golden delicious apples, white flowers, minerals, thirst quenching acidity...on and on! Drinking this with a slight chill! Just a fabulous wine! — 5 years ago