Daniel Ciolek

9.0

COVID year lockdown vintage. Much brighter and fruitier than earlier years. Can’t believe this is a 100% Merlot. Almost Zinfandel in density and slight rhubarb background notes. Lots of cinnamon and clove forming the structure behind dark cherries licorice and dark chocolate. The finish is long and surprisingly crisp. I like a wine that creates an adventure and although this is slightly sweeter than my usual - this is a fun adventure. — a month ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.1

Excellent pop and pour drinkability with bold and complex fruit and spice full bodied flavor. Enjoyed on a warm early spring evening on the patio. — 5 months ago

K. Ross

9.3

16% abv. Blend of 35% Syrah 65% Zin. Beautiful. Slightly past prime or prime! Glad it was opened now. — 7 months ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.0

Fun blend of Grenache Mourvèdre Petite Sirah Merlot and Malbec. First day seemed to be dominated by the Perite Sirah but by day 2 it was smooth silky and loaded with layers of fruit flavors and spices and a touch of medium-dark chocolate with a long smoky finish. Think of a box of the old time Christmas chocolate covered cherries with a cream filling your grandmother had - but with a nice alcohol punch - or maybe a young port - and that’s what this is. — a month ago

Daniel Ciolek

9.1

Every year the pop and pour drinkability of this blend gets better! This year the blend is 60% Mourvedere 25% Grenache and 15% Syrah. My appreciation for the less common primary grape varietals has escalated by Monte de Oro’s wise blending and aging techniques. The nose is slightly shy. The palate is a pleasantly unique balanced combination of fruit and earthy components - with a touch of lingering spice. A near perfect balance of juicy acidity and soft tannins that makes this approachable for most. — 6 months ago

Raul Puga

9.4

Huge but in a good way. Decant and enjoy. Great fruit and texture. Well balanced — 8 months ago

Brandon Boesch

9.0

Pretty good. Good fruit and balance with some acidity and not much tannin. — 2 months ago

K. Ross

9.0

13.5% abv. So tasty as usual. Great with pizza. — 4 months ago

Rich Bluth

9.0

excellent old world expression. 12% abv. very Spanish — 7 months ago

Crystal Van Dyne

9.1

Herbaceous. Great with Thanksgiving dinner. — 9 months ago