Bob McDonald

9.5

This wine screams right bank Bordeaux supported by a blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. A dark Ruby red in colour this has a lovely perfume with aromas of plum, cigar box, dried bracken and roses, tobacco and spice. Cinnamon and nutmeg from the oak. 70% of the French Oak barrels were new. Medium plus bodied. The tannins are there but lessening in impact. 14.5% ABV. This wine was #2 in the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2013. A near neighbour of the aristocratic Chateau Ausone. — 3 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

As you can see from my previous Delectable notes I normally drink Mollydooker reds, particularly Carnival of Love, on cold nights in Winter. This certainly worked. Aromatics of black plum and other black fruits. The palate is ripe, sweet and full bodied - quite thick and textured. Has come together somewhat after 15 years but still a very powerful McLaren Vale Shiraz. Jeb Dunnuck’s comment of “full bore and hedonistic “ sums it up. This was the #2 wine in Wine Spectators Top 100 of 2012. — 7 months ago

Dylan Thomas

9.1

#2 — 9 months ago

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9.3

Cayuse Vineyards Special Series #2 Grenache 2009, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, black plums, barnyard, vegetables, light wood, dark chocolates, herbs, tar, light burnt rubber, spices and blood notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, dried fruits, black tea, chocolates, vegetables, peppercorn, earth, herbs, blood, tar and rubber.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Grenache from the Rock District in Walla Walla Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Very complex and spicy.

Drinking beautifully now, and will continue to do so in the next 5 to 7 years.

Peaking now, and very elegant. Soft and smooth. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Interesting stuff, and not for the faint of heart, but so delicious, and a great sipping wine to share with friends and talk about.

A tiny production of only 125 Magnum bottles made.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$260. — 8 days ago

Kay Mills

9.1

Ed’s Fine Wine #2 in the reds for Cashiers. We liked it. — 4 months ago

romo

9.2

Called Gruner. Group favorite, my #2. lemon meringue, white blossoms, nutmeg. Crushable. — 7 months ago

Austin Hohnke

9.5

Big and powerful with soil, graphite, licorice, and anise. Some of that unplaceable funk that assures you’re dealing with a heavy hitter. Really like where this is at and where it’s going. My #2 tonight. — 3 months ago

Ira Schwartz

8.9

A tale of two cities. Bottle #1 had an enjoyable nose of decaying earth, red fruits and with air some darker fruit. One could tell it was a ‘96 given the unresolved tannins and the powerful acid. Mushrooms and darker fruit in the mouth. Bottle #2 unfortunately was DOA.. Very shrill and stewed fruit. — 3 months ago

Michael Walker

9.7

PJW 6 pack #2 - There’s an ocean of this Napa fruitopia around - perfectly refined yet boring - I switched back to the OTH CDP. Paul says the French bought Eisele from Araujo - I hope they haven’t ruined the cab as well — 4 months ago

Amanda Barth

8.2

Easter bunny pick #2 It’s sweet. — 8 months ago