Robert Parker quoted (Jun07)
Backward and powerful for the vintage, this blue/purple-colored 2004 exhibits classic creme de cassis, smoke, incense, and spring flower characteristics. Medium to full-bodied, dense, and
Robert Parker quoted (May11)
A candidate for the “wine of the vintage,†Pontet Canet’s 2008 boasts an opaque purple color as well as copious aromas of sweet blueberries, blackberries
Robert Parker quoted (Oct03)
In my report on the 2000 vintage in issue #146 (dated 4-23-03), I forgot to include my review of the 2000 Potensac. It is a
Robert Parker quoted (Jun07)
A sleeper of the vintage, the deep ruby/purple-tinged 2004 Prieure-Lichine is all about finesse and flavor intensity. Not a blockbuster, but rather a wine of
Robert Parker quoted (jAN03)
An underwhelming effort for sure, this medium-bodied wine exhibits a moderately garnet color and a sweet nose of dusty red fruits intermixed with some balsam
Pyramid Valley is a fantastic fairly new label. Owners are Mike and Claudia Weersing who have planted a fabulous new vineyard in North Canterbury, which is biodynamically farmed.
Robert Parker quoted (May 11)
I expected this wine to perform better and would have liked to have tasted it a second time given its slightly dusty, rough tannins.