Stefan Dolhain

9.1

2018 vintage. Marie Laure Lurton is one of the 10 children of Lucien Lurton and she owns Château Villegeorge (Haut-Médoc) and this Château La Tour de Bessan. Both are very good and refined. The 2018 La Tour de Bessan (named after 13th century tower on the estate that is being restaured) is a blend of 60 % Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon and a rather high (11%) percentage of Petit Verdot. Dark red. In the nose a mix of red and black fruit, cedar and Petit Verdot violet. Margaux is mostly associated with elegance and this is a good example. The fruit is bright, the tannins are well-tamed and the acidity provides juiciness and balance. Intelligent winemaking with just the right extraction. Great value at 18 euros. Abv. 14,5 % but perfectly integrated. Another lovely 2018. — 5 years ago

Stephen Becker

9.0

Apricot Kimmy Schmidt serves pretzelled grapefruit to a room full of Baldwins. — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

An English fortress built in the 13th Century, with its square tower, a design typical of the era, became a wine producing estate in 1643. From organically grown grapes, an estate that has never seen pesticides or artificial fertilizers (the previous owner was 104 years old when she died and never used them). Aromas of sweet rich stone fruits with citrus scents. On the palate peach and apricot flavors with orange nutty notes. Medium finish ending with a honey citrus character. Nice now. Tasting Sample. — 7 years ago

Nancy Burroughs

9.0

Opened at Marco’s Kabobs on Friday, the 13th (10/13/2017). — 8 years ago

Alishia Odom

8.9

Alishia had this 8 years ago

Ara Aslanian

9.3

On Armenian Christmas must drink wine from Armenia, keeps getting better and better with bottle age. 2011 was the 2nd vintage and the 1st to get imported to the US in limited quantities. Wine is aged in clay pot (amphora) from vineyards of a 13th century monastery. — 9 years ago

with Cellar

Elsie W

Alcoholic Beverages General Sales Manager, Safeway

9.3

1986 vintage in 2014. It's the 13th vintage made since 1917. 252 months in American oak barrels and 67 months on concrete tanks. Amazing taste! — 9 years ago

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9.0

Bright yellow. Ripe orchard and tropical fruit aromas are complicated by suggestions of lemon pith and honey. Smooth and fleshy in style, showing good depth to the juicy pear nectar, pineapple and melon flavors. Tightens up slowly on a long, silky finish that echoes the honey note. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2020)
— 6 years ago

Stephen Becker

9.0

Knife-throwing act where the knives are carved from peppercorns and the target board is quilted cherry. Westworld's Clementine casually offers herself as a target, laughing and alternating between espresso and whiskey shots. — 7 years ago

Alain Rothstein

9.0

Strong espresso flavor. Like no other wine I’ve tasted before. Enjoyed at Serenade with JBR on our 13th anniversary. — 7 years ago

Riccardo L.

8.9

This has got a really full golden mouthfeel. Honey 🍯 — 7 years ago

Arijit Roy

9.7

Girl and the goat - 13th wedding anniversary — 8 years ago

Andrew

9.1

Andrew had it on Feb 13th. — 9 years ago

Raul Puga

9.5

Ok. I will admit it's a 9.1 but since it's my daughters birth year and we had it on her birthday it's gotta have a few bonus points. Happy 13th to my baby girl Mariana 😘🎉🎂 — 9 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.1

Last night of vacation in Spain and France. 13th bottle and I only have a 12-bottle shipper, so pulled the cork. Nice , relatively soft Syrah and pretty well ready to go on pop and pour. Purchased at the winery. — 7 years ago

Stephen Becker

8.9

A blonde, ukulele playing Zooey Deschanel gets buried in an avalanche of very tart lemon mini-pies. — 7 years ago

Kirk F

9.0

Kicking off our 13th annual blind tasting! All Mags this year and this was a nice palate warm-up. Slightly dry with a toast, baked apple and a nice creaminess. — 7 years ago

with Jeff, Kelly and 2 others

Mike M

9.0

Ripe and overripe fall Macintosh Apple, and limestone — 8 years ago

Jed

9.0

France's first rosé appellation in 1815, this Rhone village's deep pink flows back to at least the 13th century. The darker color heralds deeper flavors and tannic structure. Dry and full-bodied with notes of cherry, white peach and almond leading into a river-rock minerality (Chateauneuf-du-Pape is less than ten miles away.) Well balanced, not overly acidic, and perfect with bouillabaisse, artichokes, or Carolina barbecue. — 8 years ago

Stephen Becker

9.0

Knife-throwing act where the knives are carved from peppercorns and the target board is a quilt of cherries. Beautiful Italian women casually offer themselves as targets, laughing and sipping espresso. — 9 years ago