Mike Lev

9.3

Dark black fruit, leather, cedar, molasses (not really vanilla) full body, well integrated med+ tannins, med alcohol, med acid. Med+ finish. A real pleasurable wine. $100 retail, however. 😢 — 3 years ago

William Feinstein

9.5

Continuing the theme of Napa cabs with some real age - out of a 375ml. Rattlesnake is always a show stopper with that unique cotton candy nose. At 16 years old it is just spectacular with leather, pencil lead and blueberry compote finishing with a little hoisin. — 5 years ago

Marc Melser

8.9

We had the 2012 Vintage on 11/28-29/20. The bouquet has black fruit, cedar and earth. The palate has blackberry, plum and kirsch. A full bodied, fruit forward and well balanced wine. Distinctly Washington. A real good Cab — 6 years ago

Antonio Galloni

Founder, Vinous

9.5

Heritage clones in a rugged hillside Sonoma site yield a wine of real distinction and pedigree. Great to see the 2017 Mountain Estate Cab live up to its stellar review 😊. The Fishers really nailed this vintage... — 6 years ago

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9.6

The 2016 Chardonnay Kistler Vineyard, from Steve Kistler's original vineyard on Moon Mountain, shows a real sense of hillside structure in its deep, phenolic personality. There is a feeling of real textural depth and substance that runs through the KV. A whole range of citrus, floral and savory notes give the wine its distinctive character. There is just so much going on. In 2016, I have a slight preference for the KV over the Cuvée Cathleen, which emerges from a separate part of the property. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2019) — 8 years ago

Hugh O'Riordan

9.2

This 2009 is a delicious merlot. These were real hand crafted wines. I said were , because I believe they are no longer made. If any knows different, let me know. — 8 years ago

Paco Suro

9.1

Yeah. Yeah. That’s the ticket. Floral. Aromatic. — 3 years ago

David Shaw

9.3

One of my favorite varietals from one of my favorite producers. How’s the 2021 dry version? Pale yellow white, excellent clarity. Aromas of white flower, pineapple and locust (the plant, not the insects). In the mouth, spice, lychee, pineapple and lemon with real length in all four flavors. Nice crisp finish with a little but pleasant skin astringency. A winner. The winery’s tasting notes include peach, citrus and honeysuckle (too much experience backpacking amongst the mountain locust trees for me, I suppose; that’s my honeysuckle standard). They also have an interesting discussion of their judicious use of skin contact in this single white wine they make. More love for this wine, please; year after year it remains something special. Decant for at least 15 minutes when the fresh peach flavor becomes unmistakable. — 4 years ago

Eric

9.5

A real beauty. Smooth and sweet (in a good way). Medium body and a lot of finesse. — 6 years ago

Steven

9.1

Another date night with my life and after life partner. Trying something new tonight. A must add to the collection...”a real red...nice...I like that” comment from the wifey. — 7 years ago

Daniel Porter

9.4

This 2007 Ciel du Cheval Is hitting on all cylinders at this stage. Beautiful dark cherry notes with hints of lavender. Tannins have nicely rounded. A real treat. — 7 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.2

A real stunner from Maggie Hedges. Fantastic structure, tannins. One of those wines that stands athwart Old World structure and New World profile. Inky purple, classic Cabernet nose of cedar, tannins. 2014 a bit young, just starting to integrate. Beautiful structure and finish. Silky without being cloying. Food-friendly. Happy 4th! 🍷🍷💥💥 — 8 years ago

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Jeff Kinney

9.6

Raspberries and peppers. Real freaking good. — 8 years ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.4

A real beauty at 14+ years with a good 10 more to go. Resolved acid-tannin structure reveals an abundance of ripe, luscious fruit with perhaps a little overly generous percentage of new oak. — 4 years ago

Ron from VA

9.5

Powerful yet elegant - a real tour de force! Concentration yet pristine in texture. Completely conquered flame grilled bison ribeye and bone-in beef ribeyes. This may be one of top 3 vintage wines ever made in modern Virginia! 100% complete (4 more bottles to evaluate over the next 15yrs). PS: Janice gave this an 18 ;) — 5 years ago

Bobby Gilbane

9.3

Initially took issue with the cut of his jib but gave him a chance to explain himself. Glad I did. A real gentleman. — 6 years ago

Dimes

9.1

Real tasty — 6 years ago

Jordi Pazo

8.9

Rest. Arzak, Donosti.
08.06.19 — 7 years ago

A. R.

8.9

A riper and brighter vintage than one tasted a few years ago. I don’t really understand the low ratings. Quite honestly, if this was natural wine from a crusty old Slovenian farmer in a mountain town nobody has ever heard of, or a 9th generation hipster Andorran-French winemaker using only a walnut press to make the wine, the wine writers/bloggers would be all over it. This is real, natural wine. Certainly not perfect, and definitely unique. Floral and grapey with decent tannins and acidity. Medium finish. Tiny production of 1500 bottles. 32 bucks. Totally worth it, IMHO. — 8 years ago

J. Kim

9.1

A real California wine, that just tastes good and wild and free, without being unruly and uncontrolled. A bit tiring, though. — 8 years ago