Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

From the Mount Lofty Ranges in the Adelaide Hills. Medium ruby color. Tart red fruit and violet aromas. The palate features ripe cherry and cranberry flavors with hints of black pepper, black olives and dried herbs. Touch of poblano pepper. Medium-plus oaky finish and dusty and drying tannins. Muscular and bold. Drinking pretty well right now but should soften if aged for an additional decade. Thanks for sharing, Ron B! — 3 years ago

Adam MCLEAN

9.3

Quiz prize so unexpectedly excellent food wine.
Straight evocative messenger from the Northern Rhône.
Drank it with Angela with aubergine/goats cheese burgers. — 7 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.4

I’ll repeat a standout vintage and impressive wine follows suit.
Depth and complexity at a young age. — 8 years ago

Roman Sukley

9.2

This is the "Blue Label" that's, first of all, not very blue, and secondly, in my humble opinion, (don't shoot the messenger),not as enjoyable as the regular bottling. At least, on multiple occasions, has never been for me. Which is the exact opposite of SQN. Not that it's bad. Just not as seductive to me. Anybody else feel the same? — 11 years ago

Phil Callaghan

9.0

Malbec FTW! Juicy and plush but still nicely structured a la Cab Sauv. Perfumed and elegant. Great work from MM. — 11 years ago

Tom Hoffman

9.1

Had this autographed (Ryan Hill) with goose. It had enough good acid to hold up to the high fat content of the goose. Very bright fruit and a long finish. Worth the wait — 12 years ago

Brent S

8.9

Definite touch of Brett on this — 3 years ago

Donald Williams

9.4

Same as always. Really nice. — 3 years ago

with Bonnie

Evan Bloom

8.9

Still young and red fruit forward- would still leave for another 5 years for more tertiary development. Small amount of tabbaco and forest floor on mid-palate..integrates tannins. Want nicely with a good hanger steak. — 7 years ago

with Ron

Larie Z

9.7

Fabulous. Had it chilled. Right amount of clear sweetness and tartness. — 10 years ago

Nat Muller

10

Surprisingly divine! — 11 years ago

Jason Siegfried

8.9

Bells and Holst. Yes please. — 11 years ago

Eric L.

9.4

Big, bold Pinot. Yum! — 12 years ago

Brent S

9.2

Blueberry, plum. Delight. — 3 years ago

Kim Tobin

9.3

Delicious! Not too dry. Went great well with carne beef empanadas — 6 years ago

jazzn1doog

9.2

This wine was really good. — 7 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.2

Maison L'Envoyé, The House of the Messenger, was born out of the Oregon/Burgundy partnership of Evening Land founder Mark Tarlov and Louis Michel Liger-Belair of Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair. Prior to his wine ventures Tarlov wrote speeches for Chief Justice Warren E. Burger, as well as directed the 1999 rom-com Simply Irresistible starring Sarah Michelle Gellar. I can only assume he's Frank Abagnale's little brother. This is some serious Beaujolais. Ultra pure floral notes of iris and lavender play well off the high-toned bright red fruit along with layers smoke, licorice, stone, and herbs. A stylish alloy of modern, Cru Beaujolais and rich New World decorum. — 9 years ago

Liz Kavanek

9.9

Amu likes it — 11 years ago

Jason Guerrero

9.2

A little light for a Oakville Cab but good. — 11 years ago

Tim Powell

9.1

Very nice cab blend. Dark but juicy. Yum. — 13 years ago