Jakub Kalinowski

9.1

Interesting to observe how the style of this flagship cuvée has shifted over the years, dialing back the oak, picking earlier, focusing on purity and sense of place.
Dark & slightly brooding on the nose with plum & hint of black cure leaf, freshly turned earth. A tiny pinch of spices, the wood not evident at all. Fresh & pure.
On the palate this is so juicy, medium tannin with just a tiny bite, filled with fresh damson plums and a hint of black currant. Juicy acidity, and nice length with an earthy finish. 14% alc, as in prev vintages, but this time unnoticeable. Nice depth and purity here.
This is a lovely wine, with juicy fruit and a savoury edge. Brilliant food companion.
Delish!

— 7 months ago

Karen

9.0

light and fruity — 6 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.3

So, I’m of the opinion that Gerhard Reisacher’s sweet spot is Cabernet Franc. This 2009 isn’t quite as good as his 2007 - that is the best 100% cab franc I’ve ever had - but this is damn close. No trace of the bell pepper you typically get from people picking the fruit too early, this is a terrific wine with notes of something reminiscent of roasted chipotle pepper, black pepper, and currant. Medium-to-full bodied palate with a silky, mouthfilling feel leading to a lingering finish. This is nothing like a cab franc from The Loire - pure California - but a terrific wine nonetheless. Winemakers would do well to take lessons from Gerhart on how to handle this varietal. — 6 years ago

with Vanessa

Michel Grand Blanc

9.9

Perfection doesn't exist? This is close enough — 6 years ago

Alex Pond

9.2

Fun and tropical, still nice and dry. Solid structure — 6 years ago

Carly

8.9

1st honeymoon din! Dstrikt at Ritz — 7 years ago

K L

9.2

Really great! Opened light and then deepened. Would definitely try again. Thought it would be a good summer red but was more interesting. Great value. Kurt wine. — 3 years ago

with Matt

Frank B

9.2

Live it. Very refreshing — 5 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2019 | at Maison du Vin — 6 years ago

Lourdes

9.0

Notes of peach and bruised apples. Great skin contact wine😊 — 6 years ago

Jonas Palmqvist

9.1

Savoury nose. Quite light, but very well balanced acidity and great length. — 6 years ago

Pontus Öberg

9.0

Stefan Winter riesling. Otroligt saftigt, gott. Fläderaktigt. Smakar som 6 procent men är i själva verket 12. Dricks som det är utan mat. — 7 years ago

FCK AFD

9.0

Sau gutes Süße-Säurespiel, indisches Kichererbsencurry dazu- passt! — 7 years ago

Sheena Kwon

9.0

Very smooth and silky with fruity aroma. This wine really surprised me. From Costco’s advent. — 4 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.1

Delicious austrian red blend. Fresh raspberries and plums, cracked pepper and soy — 5 years ago

Jason Sliwa

9.0

Solid, but not memorable. Some green vegetable notes the first day, but on second and third days it was more pristine and elegant. — 6 years ago

with Vicki

Jason Sliwa

9.0

A fine happy hour pick. This had tannic grip. Not a pushover, and benefited from food. Second day it had alcohol dominance. — 6 years ago

with Vicki

Kyle Dillon

8.9

Bright, grapefruit, apple — 6 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.1

Very inviting nose with ripe prunes and blackberries, a touch of cassis and a hint of spices with cedar wood, pepper & cinnamon. On the palate quite sleek & cool with fine, filigrane structure. Polished tannins, juicy acidity, a sense of authenticity concreted by the tart plum fruit and earthy undertones. This is a delicious blend (Zw, Bf, Me) and excellent value for money. — 7 years ago

Mark Geylikman

9.0

Smells like strawberries, raspberries, lemons and a touch of smoke. Great acidity, minerality and mouth feel. Taste similar to nose. Super fresh and gorgeous color too. — 7 years ago