Matt Waring

9.1

Had heard this was ready to drink with a good decant, but it stayed somewhat closed all of day 1. Day 2 it returned with a vengeance and an ample bouquet of cassis, currant, graphite, and spice box. Will be even lovelier eventually. — 6 months ago

Peter Heidt

9.1

...this is fragrant rich grappie goodness in a bottle. Austin Hope with an edge... Paired my fusilli Bolagnese perfectly... — 4 years ago

Diane Kessler

9.1

At first, painfully tannic. Decanted for about 4 hours and it became a little softer while maintaining the beautiful aromatics, and lessening the attack of the medicinal cherry. On the finish are florals and leather with tannins returning with a vengeance. It may be hard to tell, but I loved it. — 7 years ago

Matthew Davison

9.8

Opens up with dust and stewed fruit (but not yet "prune-y") and hints of spice. In the mouth, dark and broody. With that dust and spice coming back with a vengeance on the finish. Mouth-dryingly tannic still and yet oh-so-velvety-smooth! — 8 years ago

with Theresa, Nicholas and 1 other

Marta Jackowska

9.7

Unbeatable location and excellent wine list, this one jumped off the page at us. Not surprising as it was our wine of the year in 2022. It’s back with a vengeance in 2024, into the #1 spot again. Smooth, almost creamy, with classic dark fruits (cherry), dark chocolate and earthy, leathery finish. Perfect with our Chateaubriand 👌🏼 — 6 months ago

with Neville

Raquel Velho

9.5

I’ve always been a big Lambrusco fan, and at times that set me at odds with some friends who would find Lambrusco too sweet or too frizzy (read Fanta-like). I feel like this wine is my vengeance. Gorgeous, dry Lambrusco, feels like you’re biting into a plum but without the sugar. Am buying two to keep! — 5 years ago

Michelle Carchedi

9.2

I am back, with a vengeance! Delicious #gaja, #gajawines #rennina #brunello#italianwines #redwine — 7 years ago

MaJ CappS

8.9

Blackberry pie,
The sweetness of the blackberry nose follows into the first sip. Rich, ripe black fruit, lingers on with very nice northern Rhone like feel. Some of that pie crust here as well, not overbearing, not sweet as sugar, yet as fruit. A really nice body, one that could be an easy Cali bottle in the rack.
Worth’s tipple - Def second bottle. — 2 years ago

Nicky Sampogna

9.1

Back. With a fruitful vengeance. — 6 years ago

Alicia Cypress

9.2

What all California Syrah should taste like. Chalky earth comes through with a vengeance. — 7 years ago