Bob McDonald
A dense Ruby in colour with a tawny rim starting to develop. A lot happening with the aromatics - black and red berries with minerals, earth, bacon, and dried meat. On the palate - rich and wonderfully balanced in this hot vintage. Medium + intensity, medium minus tannins. After some time notes of high quality kid leather and mild tarry notes. One of the reasons I chose to drink this wine was because of a conversation I had with the importer Ramon of Negociants at the recent Burgundy dinner. He was talking about Brett problems with some Rhone wines from hot vintages. When I said I had a La Mouline from 2003 he suggested I sell it. After 100 points from Parker and 18.5+ from Jancis I was never going to do that. I can report this had not a hint of Brett. This had the fluid tannin structure of a mature Hill of Grace. In summary I loved the restraint, balance and quality of this fine French Syrah given the vintage conditions. Shows great vineyard management and judicious picking decisions were made.
A dense Ruby in colour with a tawny rim starting to develop. A lot happening with the aromatics - black and red berries with minerals, earth, bacon, and dried meat. On the palate - rich and wonderfully balanced in this hot vintage. Medium + intensity, medium minus tannins. After some time notes of high quality kid leather and mild tarry notes. One of the reasons I chose to drink this wine was because of a conversation I had with the importer Ramon of Negociants at the recent Burgundy dinner. He was talking about Brett problems with some Rhone wines from hot vintages. When I said I had a La Mouline from 2003 he suggested I sell it. After 100 points from Parker and 18.5+ from Jancis I was never going to do that. I can report this had not a hint of Brett. This had the fluid tannin structure of a mature Hill of Grace. In summary I loved the restraint, balance and quality of this fine French Syrah given the vintage conditions. Shows great vineyard management and judicious picking decisions were made.
9.6Justin Bothur
Very smooth and concentrated. Not as earth / gamey as I had anticipated.
Very smooth and concentrated. Not as earth / gamey as I had anticipated.
8.9Jimmy Hayes
Estate Director Mayacamas Vineyard
You know, I just can't get into this much VA. Want to love you so much, but not today. #vabomb
You know, I just can't get into this much VA. Want to love you so much, but not today. #vabomb
8.2Charles (Chad) Bucklin
Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising
Can't go wrong. #guigal #coterotie
Can't go wrong. #guigal #coterotie
9.7Paul Stoffel
2003
2003
9.1Andrew Steffensmeier
Deep flavors and aromas that last forever. There's a fruit and vanilla on the nose, which I attribute to the Viognier. Lots of fruit, balance, and intrigue. Opened to celebrate an epic win! Go Hawks!
Deep flavors and aromas that last forever. There's a fruit and vanilla on the nose, which I attribute to the Viognier. Lots of fruit, balance, and intrigue. Opened to celebrate an epic win! Go Hawks!
9.6Mike Evans
Tremendously woody and ripe, saved by some savoriness on the palate.
Tremendously woody and ripe, saved by some savoriness on the palate.
9.0Bradley Brown
Owner/Winemaker Big Basin Vineyards
Hmmm
Hmmm
Teng Chuen Wee
Fantastic. Will buy
Fantastic. Will buy
9.0Conrad Kenley
Oh My God
Oh My God
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