10 Ninths

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1998

Greg Ballington
9.2

Deep garnet red with lots of bricking on the edges. Light cassis and dark cherries on the nose with some tertiary notes like earthiness and damp leaves. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Lots of complexity with light cassis and dark cherries, a little bit of tomato leaves and earthiness. Very well rounded and integrated with a long finish. This will only keep losing fruit and get earthier with time. Drink now. — 10 years ago

Sean BallingtonIndia Okoh
with Sean and India
Carl, Hugh and 20 others liked this
Hugh O'Riordan

Hugh O'Riordan

Yum, go to Insignia Days!!! You'll be happy
John Van Trijp

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Insignia rocks! Even in weaker years

Château Cheval Blanc

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2003

Pleasantly surprised everyone seemed to really feel like these wines were never going to age, but here we are and they are tasting great. Wonder what another 10-15 will show. — 11 years ago

Will, Sasha and 1 other liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2002

75% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 10% Mazuelo and Graciano.
Aged 6yrs and 2002 is the current release.
Firm tannins and black/red fruit. Higher acidity than Bosconia, very long finish.
— 12 years ago

Josefa ConcannonRebecca Loewy
with Josefa and Rebecca
Vinny, Beau and 4 others liked this
Jonathan Patch

Jonathan Patch

Thanks for the great notes!
Mark Lindzy

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No problemo 👍

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

Young. Needs another 10 years. — 10 years ago

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Jacques Selosse

Initial Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

orchard fruit, citrus twists, subtle tropical fruit candy, ginger drops, marcona almond & nougat hints ~ initial mousse w lengthy zing ~ disg: 10/10/14 — 11 years ago

Hermes, David and 3 others liked this

Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 1992

Absolutely superb. Youthful color. Lively. Complex. Great fruit. Structure remains. Will go 10-15 more years. — 11 years ago

Kriss liked this

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2012

A lot young but amazing wine. Massive but balanced. 10 years time it will be mental — 11 years ago

Zach Henderson

Zach Henderson

"Mental"?!?

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1985

1985 vintage. Drinking beautifully but will be even better in 10 years. — 11 years ago

Williams Selyem

Block 10-Mass Selection Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

This is has definitely come together more since November. — 11 years ago

Laurent, Anthony and 1 other liked this