Peter Coulthard

9.0

Carrefour. EUR7.80. Very enjoyable rose. Came in a cuboid bottle! Decent drinking and refreshing. — 3 months ago

Martinez

9.0

Good Pomerol from one of the appellation’s largest estates, with around 12 hectares on the southern part of the Pomerol plateau, in an area known for its iron-rich clay subsoils. Known locally as “crasse de fer” or iron dirt, this type of subsoils have a high content of iron-oxide, which gives Pomerol wines their characteristic aromatic richness. It was also the inspiration for the estate’s name (“taille fer” translates to “carve the iron”). 81% Merlot and 19% Cabernet Franc, aged for 12 months in oak barrel (40% new). Aromas of dark fruit, plums, chocolate and earthy notes. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated. Noticeable tannins. — 2 years ago

Martinez

9.3

Before phylloxera wiped out its vineyards, Málaga was considered one of Europe’s greatest wine regions and its legendary “mountain wines” were coveted throughout the world. In his memoirs, Hugh Johnson singled out an 1830s “mountain wine” bought at a Christie’s auction under the label Molino del Rey as the best wine he’d ever drank - and he’s had plenty. Taking its inspiration from Johnson’s account, Telmo Rodríguez’s Molino Real represents a groundbreaking effort to revive Málaga’s winemaking traditions and to explore the region’s potential for top quality sweet wines.

A “vino naturalmente dulce” or naturally sweet wine (not to be confused with Málaga’s also famous “vino dulce natural” a fortified style developed later in the 18th Century), Molino Real is made with Muscat of Alexandria grapes from 9 hectares of vines on steep slate slopes in Cómpeta in the Axarquía region. The grapes were sun dried - a process known as asoleo - to increase sugar concentration, fermented in 225-liter oak barrels and then aged for 20 months.

Sumptuous, exuberant nose. Flowers, orange blossom, and peach (actually peach yogurt). Balanced, not overwhelmingly sweet. Delicious! — 4 years ago

Canon Thomas

9.1

Oxidative but good — 4 months ago

Sean Burke

9.0

Orange New Orleans baccahnal, funky but really smooth. Drinking straight with no food and it’s really good — 2 years ago

Lisa Bilz

9.3

Wonderful wine, especially with Mexican food. — 3 years ago

Nina M

8.9

Buttery and full..Easy to drink — 4 years ago

Mackenzie Svee

9.3

aromas of brioche, almonds, and pears. champagne house Billecart-Salmon in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ handles the vinification of this champagne. Palate: A beautiful stroke, mineral, very good balance between acidity and roundness, citrus fruits, and long finish — 5 months ago

with Katie

Brandyn Pryce

9.0

Perhaps preferring something slightly drier, but this is delicious for what it is (-3). Inspiration to visit Hiroshima and Tokyo. One of the next trips on the list. — 3 years ago

with Erin

Mary katherine Bell

8.9

Slightly sweet for just sipping, but so delicious paired with savory food for dinner (red peas, pompano and collards - with Bentons bacon!) love another’s comment that this is a “breakfast wine” - I have never had wine with breakfast but this will be my inspiration. Especially if paired with Bentons bacon 🥓 — 4 years ago