Vino Joe

9.8

Star of the night. Showed powerfully from the start. Nice level jump with great length oodles of complexity. Light honey and underlying sweetness. Can only imagine what this will be in 10 years. — 7 months ago

Shay A

9.4

I’ve been a fan of Realm for quite a while, but this was the first time I’ve opened their merlot driven wine, Tempest.

95% merlot, 5% Cabernet. Inky dark red/black in the glass. Fresh baked mixed berry pie notes jump from the glass along with espresso, dark chocolate and baking spices. Astoundingly silky and elegant on the palate. While this is certainly a bigger expression than most merlot, it still has classical merlot notes at the core…black cherry with beautifully lifted profile. Rich red, blue and black fruits, cocoa, and graham cracker. The finish has great acidity and fine grained tannins. A very sexy expression of merlot. Fantastic! — 5 years ago

Scott Petrus

9.4

Can’t get enough of this natty Chablis. Meyer lemon and tart apple jump out of the glass. The finish wipes the palate clean and draws you in for another sip. — 6 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.4

Aromatics jump out right away. Dark berries & cocoa notes that follow to the palate. This needs some air, but positively comes alive in the glass. Silky entry leads to a grippy finish. Texture is amazing here. Great wine. — 6 years ago

Aaron

9.6

This gsm was great for the price. Sweet on the nose, dry fruit on the taste. Plum and oak. — 8 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.4

Fragrant, peachy nose with an initial bright citrus jump on the palate. Rounder edges develop with air. Tense at first, but elegance emerges and defines this wine. — 9 years ago

Lynae Chellew

9.3

Light, lemony and acidic. Very fresh and approachable. It's my first jump into NZ wines and I will definitely keep coming back to Jules Taylor wines. — 10 months ago

Anna Brunson

9.4

Slightly spicy, tart cherry and short finish — 4 years ago

Kristin the Wine Girl

9.0

Spiced meaty notes on the nose upon first opening, like stewed red peppers and beef. Elves into juicier riper red fruit notes as it breathes. Cooked plums and cherries. Bright vibrant young meaty cherry and blueberry fruits jump onto the palate with kalamata olive undertones and plentiful acid. Balanced with a body and mid palate that is complimented by both introductory and finishing flavors and sensations. — 5 years ago

Willie Carter

9.0

A vibrant cherry red in the glass with little traces of violet. Intense, beautiful nose. Starts off with dark cherry and blackberry aromas early but soon brings in the earthy notes. Dried grass, moist earth, and gravel all over this. Cedar and mocha jump out at you. Just a wonderfully flawless nose.

Yes, it’s young. Yes, you should probably wait. No, I will not. Drinking splendidly right now. This is exactly what you want from a good Brunello, the combination of power and elegance. Full bodied with firm-ish tannins and high acidity. But still so reserved and graceful.

The palate closely follows the nose with more of those cherry and blackberry notes, along with some stewed plums and just a hint of sun dried tomato. Mushrooms and moss stand out with leather and tobacco are really nice here. Spice and cedar on the long, splendid finish. Drink this now. Go buy a bunch and drink them every year. — 6 years ago

David L

9.2

Best vintage ever.... jump all over 08 Champagnes. Better then the 96’🤷🏻‍♂️ — 7 years ago

K. E. A.

10

975 Katie and Tylee Zoodles — 8 years ago

Chris Lucchese

9.0

Super lovely. Red fruits jump out of the glass with all kinds of dried flowers. Smooth acids and tannins make for a wonderful mouthfeel. — 9 years ago

Paul Duprey

8.9

I’m baaaack! I’m sure no one missed me but I’ve been off the app for a while. Lots of life happening. So. Decided to jump back on due to a new to me Rose’ that I discovered. Germans can make wine! This is a wonderful deck wine with all types of food or by itself to celebrate the end of a long day. Everyone has described this wine spot on. For me though I get a slight hint of cinnamon on the end and the acidity is primo with smoked meats or a nice charcuterie! Love finding new gems! Enjoy. PS. I love this super-chilled but it is good at room temp as well. Thanks for putting up with the amateur!!! — 2 years ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland

9.2

1999 Vintage! Color — dark garnet with hues of bricking. On the nose: plum, currants and perfume jump from the glass giving the wine its sweet age cab initial aromas followed by scents of stewed meat, earthy spices and a smoky wood cedar at the end. Taste: soft and elegant. Fruits have blended where plum and blueberry notes have integrated and currants are more faded. Secondary notes - pencil lead, tobacco, gravel and black tea follow with a tannic kick the end giving it a medium plus finish. A nice bottle to share this Valentines Day. — 4 years ago

with Karin and Jill

Brian Hearty

9.0

2010. The honey and apple flavors in the wine paired great with a Sour Cream Raisin Pie for dessert! — 6 years ago

Katelyn Jessie

9.1

Light and sweet, a little tartness — 6 years ago

Tom Garland

9.4

Happy Mother's Day part 2!!! 1.5 hour decant (lots of fine/chunky sediment). A bewitching dark crimson color with a little bricking. On the nose: aromas jump from the glass..blackberry, cedar, pine, spice, currents, hint of vanilla/chocolate. Taste: plum, that COS spice, cedar, pencil lead, a raspberry chocolate finish. A rich wine with elegant and sweet mostly resolved tannins...in its drinking window with plenty of time to go.....a wine showing components for aging beautifully!

A special bottle for us...holding a 6 liter for our son's 21st b-day in 4 years. — 6 years ago

with Brenda

Frank Kuo

9.4

Color of mix of ruby, purple, and black tea note. Nose of plum, some savory spice, some dried strawberries, hint is acidity and strength of alcohol. Taste of some cocoa, black tea actually, some orange peel, a bit too watery, raisins, dried strawberries, spice, some peachy note, and hint of earthy note. I wonder if she needs some time to open up. After 20 or so minutes, flavors jump back to life. Taste notes are more vivid with addition of leafy notes. Aftertaste of good tannins, some tobacco leaves, and residual spice note. Drink her now. — 8 years ago

Kai Wright

9.4

Earthy and meaty from jump. The pretty fruit lurks pretty far under but comes strong on the finish and as I keep sipping, along with a big herbal dose. It's a fun ride! And here I thought everything in Madrid was gray and dull. 🙄 — 9 years ago

with Jedd