94 James Suckling
This is a delicious and savory wine with beautiful, ripe and creamy tannins, as well as chocolate and plum character. Full body. The flavors turn to wet earth and mushrooms with some leather. A blend of 53% merlot, 41% cabernet sauvignon and 6% petit verdot. Lovely finish. Try after 2021.
92 Robert Parker
Composed of 53% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Alter Ego de Palmer is deep garnet-purple in color and springs from the glass with vivacious black raspberries, black cherries and crushed blackcurrants notes plus hints of Sichuan pepper, menthol, pencil lead and cardamom. Medium-bodied, the palate is charged with energy, featuring expressive, bright black fruits and firm, fine-grained tannins, finishing long and lively.<br/>
92 Wine Spectator
Lively, featuring lots of lavender and savory hints mixed with black cherry and plum flavors. Shows a light bramble note. Open-knit, with juicy energy on the finish.—J.M.
92 Robert Parker
Composed of 53% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Alter Ego de Palmer is deep garnet-purple in color and springs from the glass with vivacious black raspberries, black cherries and crushed blackcurrants notes plus hints of Sichuan pepper, menthol, pencil lead and cardamom. Medium-bodied, the palate is charged with energy, featuring expressive, bright black fruits and firm, fine-grained tannins, finishing long and lively.<br/>
17 Rene Gabriel
André Kunz: Seidenes, florales, leichtes, frisches Bouquet, Himbeeren, Brombeeren, feine Röstaromen, Rosinen. Mittelkräftiger, ausgewogener Gaumen mit feiner Frucht, gutem Tannin, kräftiger, süsser Aromatik, frischer Abgang. 17/20 2022 - 2035
17 Rene Gabriel
André Kunz: Seidenes, florales, leichtes, frisches Bouquet, Himbeeren, Brombeeren, feine Röstaromen, Rosinen. Mittelkräftiger, ausgewogener Gaumen mit feiner Frucht, gutem Tannin, kräftiger, süsser Aromatik, frischer Abgang. 17/20 2022 - 2035