Paul J

9.4

PnP. Very dark red, almost purple color. Anise, dark cherries, chocolate, eucalyptus, and alcohol on the nose. Same on the palate with subtle peppermint and oak. Medium plus depth, big wine, but does fade after a few hours open. Very nice but too much alcohol for me. — a month ago

with Brooke

Paul J

9.1

1hr+ decant. Dark purple color. Dark fruit and cough medicine, with hints of prunes and baking spices on the nose. Cough medicine and more alcohol than I expected on the palate. Zero oak and lacks structure. Medium depth and the wine really coates the palate and sticks to your teeth. Medium plus finish. Good, just not my style.

Downgrading from 93 as this has become very harsh in the palate and fruit is gone. — 8 months ago

with Brooke

romo

9.1

Quite a value from Barossa. Slightly tired but still kicking. — a year ago

Randy Fillingim

9.2

My first anything from this winery, this was delicious. At 19 years old- still bringing it -the fruit and tannin factors that count. A joy to drink.  — 3 months ago

ESF

9.5

True to form - see previous notes, still peaking — 7 months ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Solid wine from Bill Harrison. Deep purple color. Aromas of raspberry, blackberry, earthy, dust notes and spice box. Great wine with the pipe. Loads of dark fruit and blue fruit on the palate - nice tannins. Cheers! — 10 months ago

Shay A

9.2

Not too often do you get to drink 100% petit Verdot. My last bottle after 2-3 the last few years. Double decanted, then consumed from bottle over the course of 6hrs.

Special anniversary bottling. 36 months in oak. Right off the bat, I’d say the wine likely needed/benefitted from that amount of oak due to how brash PV can be solo, but I’d also say it’s probably going to cause the tannin to outlive the fruit. Not as black as I expected in the glass, more of a deep red-purple. Aromatics of ripe red and black berry fruits, baking spices, dark cocoa, and dark espresso. For being all PV slathered in a lot of oak, it’s very elegant on the palate…seems like a merlot/Mourvèdre hybrid with its black cherry cordial, chocolate and slightly smoked meat notes. There’s a unique tangy-ness to the fruit, and a lot of tannin at the finish. No rush, but if you want a good bit of fruit to balance things out, maybe consume in the next 3-5yrs. — 2 years ago

Carter White

9.3

Cassis and green pepper, rich and juicy. — 6 months ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.4

One of America’s best, in winemaker Maggie Harrison. Great to find this on a list with a bit of age. There’s such a beguiling combination of savory earth, mineral and rich cherry fruit flavors, with killer concentration, a plush texture and serious length. Top notch Domestic Pinot for sure. — 7 months ago

Doggfather

9.3

Really loved this Barossa Shiraz! Reminds me of my early days of exploring the great Aussie Shiraz scene — 10 months ago