Mark Eastom

9.0

Wild fruit, Boysenberry, bright wet herbs, iron minerality, approachable tannin, great acid and a long cherry finish. Really nice. Had with homemade meatloaf last night, now time for an oven toasted meatloaf sandwich for lunch today. Organic wine. — 4 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.4

A perfect summer evening in Michigan, the 2012 version of this wine from Justin is drinking beautifully right now (the expression on Vanessa’s face notwithstanding - pretty sure that’s for something I likely said!). What the wine has lost in terms of primary fruit it has gained in secondary flavors. Still zin-driven in the profile, but the morvedre and tempranillo in the blend is coming through much moreso than the last time I opened one of these in 2017. Not convinced this is going to get better, so if you have this in your cellar, I recommend opening it soon and enjoy. — 4 years ago

with Vanessa

Muralee Murugesu

9.1

Deep red with dark berries and leather. The nose keep developing spices like coriander seeds and black pepper. Reasonably well structured tannins made to last. — 4 years ago

Antonio Galloni

Founder, Vinous

9.7

Incredible combination of the natural richness of the year and the freshness that comes from extended time in bottle. Such a gorgeous and delicious Champagne. — 4 years ago

romo

9.5

Profound. Energetic with a long spicy finish. Obvious pedigree but nearly light-bodied. Tad hot in finish. Room to run. Last bottle of my recent inheritance. 😢 — 4 years ago

Fabian Kühlhorn

9.0

Rhubarb and lemon on the nose. Just enough oak use to give it a little oxygen exchange. Wonderful acidity, some autolyse. Like it more now than last time, has some good development, slightly softened corners. — 4 years ago

Kai Wright

9.3

Pairs perfectly with a radio play of Richard II. 😎📻 — 4 years ago

Byron Hewett

9.5

Torres Jaime 1 Brandy. 30 yo. Parellada grape. Outstanding brandy! — 4 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.5

What was your last critic rated “100pt” wine? This one, a huge Napa Cab, an atypical wine for me, but it was beautiful after a 4 hour decant. 15.5% alcohol, but you would never know it. Incredibly deep, layered and intensely flavored with marvelous texture and mouthfeel. Rich black and blue fruits, mocha, subtle hints of charcuterie and seamless oak integration with a 30 second finish. 💥 — 4 years ago