Bob McDonald

9.1

Sweet black fruits - plums. Only medium weight - restrained. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot. 2012 was a cooler more moderate growing season, more claret style says Sam Middleton. This is not one of the great Quintets IMO. At its best Quintets is one of the best Cabernet blends in Australia. It still reinforces the fact that the Yarra Valley is one of the better terroirs for Bordeaux blends in Australia. Not for long cellaring. This is first of 3 of the 2012 vintage I have in my cellar. — 2 months ago

Art

9.3

Delicious and rich berry, fine oak spice with a hearty body. Very enjoyable indeed! — 10 years ago

Anna Sangiacomo

9.2

Russell Bevan will be joining with Middleton partners on a joint project. No longer will we see this wine. Enjoy while you can. — 2 months ago

Diane Prier

9.2

Another fabulous Middleton Ranch Pinot Noir in this 2013. Lots of character and rich velvety cherry and plum. — 9 years ago

Davis Walsh

9.1

Wine we drank at inn at middleton place — 13 years ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.1

Has a cool clarkia concinna painting on the label. Definitely eye catching. And it’s a Lake County wine. Always interesting to try those despite my great grandfather hating seeing all the grapes taking over in his backyard (near Middleton). Deep, dark color. A purple core and plenty of maroon. Smells of elderberry, rocks in creek, and fruit compote on the stove. Just a hint of wood oil. Flavors are strange and interesting. Flinty. Very dry. Plenty O’ tannins. Berries. Maybe elder and black currant jelly? Little Oregon grape meets huckleberry. Herbal side too. Even a hint of mint. This is a unique and ponderable Cab. Has some French vibes, but it’s also a bit American. — 9 months ago

Pat Taylor

9.6

Unbelievable.

I’m getting married, break out the Middleton! — 11 years ago