The third in a string of white burgs all acquired from the Don Stott Sotheby auctions. This was notably darker than the previous two bottles. Some oxidation on the nose, with notes of candied lemon, brown sugar and some iodine. With air, there's some desirable citrus and leesy notes that come on. And while the oxidative note in the nose is noticeable, when you taste the wine you are hit with a ton of acidity that says this bottle is in no way over the hill. In fact as the wine took on more air, the nose took on typical old Ramonet notes including the mint and wet stones attributes. The acidity and power lasted for about an hour and then some decline happened. Pretty damn good juice and on other nights this probably would have been the favorite white. (Bday 5 of 13) — 4 years ago
Wonderful nose, toasted almond, sherry, lemon, ripe pear. Oxidation is just right- not overwhelming, but adds to complexity and character. Slightly orange color, full bodied. Would love to know actual alcohol, label says 11-14%, but tears indicated higher alcohol, but very well balanced. Disgorged 14 November 2019. — 7 months ago
WS says value buy, and it’s on the money. Nice red fruit and floral upfront. Medium body with silky finish. $13-$14 price makes this Pinot an everyday wine. — 3 years ago
Had this Margaret River icon on Christmas Eve with a nice grass fed Rib Fillet. A dusty blackberry nose. Not as herbal as the usual Moss Wood Cabernet. Full bodied from a good year with a long long future. Huon Hooke says to 2040. More reminiscent of a Cabernet from the eastern states in flavour profile. My first of 6. Should have the next in 4 or 5 years. — 4 years ago
Best ever Blackboard!!! Fragrant nose with dark berries on the palette; nothing you’d expect at this price point. A relatively full-bodied wine with a hint of chocolate says it all. — 5 years ago
Craig bought a bottle for parents weekend. Rhonda says it is very good. But probably not worth the price. — 9 months ago
Nina recommended this bottle to me. The label says dark and jammy with toasty vanilla notes, and I can actually taste all of that. I think I can also taste or smell the bourbon whiskey barrels that it is aged in. Very fruity and delicious but a little sweet for my tastes.  — 2 years ago
Bear says: Fruity and bright, backed up by a solid savoury structure. Not super heavy tannic, but complex and interesting and happy. Not shy. — 3 years ago
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Beautiful presentation. Stats below but this is for me now a classic Yamaha rice / Hiroshima sake. The flavors line up with the last couple I’ve had and while a bit sweeter and heavier on the palate it’s very similar. The sweetness hides a bit of the alcohol and the color is clear as water. The aromas are light and I suspect that’s due again to the age of the sake. The box label (under the US label) says the bottling date required by Japan law, is on the bottle. Unfortunately there is no Japan label on the bottle, only a US one, which has no date. Yesterday’s SMV I think was a -2.5, so I’m putting this at a -3.5 and I really want to say -4 but the acidity is probably the difference. As it warms you get more alcohol and a little bit of bitterness imho. With air, I bet that would go away like the others did. Editing my score down. As it warmed and I had more, I found it cloyingly sweet. — 25 days ago