Really enjoyed this as an evening sipper by itself. Subtle notes of the bourbon barrel, fairly well balanced. Would get again, especially for price. — 9 years ago
This wine needed about 3 hours to release. Initially tight with uncomfortable medicinal nose which then totally dissipated. Drinking now next day and you get the age of fully integrated but not fading tannins. Nose has a delightful dark fruit and smokiness. Great fit of nose and taste, meaning - when tastes after smelling the experience is consistent and not jolting. I think the color purple in a subdued way. Very nice. Memo to self: decant and watch for sediment, and enjoy three hours later. — 9 years ago
Of the 2 Bordeaux drinking the best tonight, but long term the Brane-Cantenac 2005 will outlive this wine by 10 years easy. While very complex, a fine touch a green is traceable.
A classic currant and forest floor nose, fall leaves abound with a spike of spice and a barely there green that while subtle is apparent.
The pleasure here is higher for its more mature tasted and feel, while the brawny 2005 is a better wine it was not as enjoyable to me and feel it will be another notch enter in 3 years, and likely 2 notches better in 5.
The elegance and feel on this wine is ready to go and will easily go another 5+ years. — 10 years ago
With Greg & Jill at their friends house — 13 years ago
Ah, the Rocks at Milton-Freewater produce such remarkable and distinctive fruit. Morgan Lee’s take on the Stoney Vine Syrah is outstanding. Earthy, gamey, succulent, dark and full stone fruit (plum) that just keeps going. This is good for another 5 years I think. — 8 years ago
Christmas Day 3 Litre 12 years old and a lot left — 9 years ago
I do believe this is thee* best $8.00 bottle of wine I can ever remember buying. *cheers* — 10 years ago
Smooth and spicy. Great with a steak and chimichurri Sauce. Affordable. Dark currant and tobacco. Let it breathe. — 10 years ago
At 28 years, this wine is just starting to mature. After a good 3+ hour decant, the wine started to wake up from its slumber. Powerful juice with integrated tannins. — 10 years ago
🎉Celebrating today’s hot news of 3 Years Cancer Free!!!
Lou said “F#££ me that hits the spot” 🤣 my classy wife ha ha 🤣
We can best this thing 👊💥
Apologies for no notes but we’re a little too happy drinking right now 😍
💗 Love, health & happiness to you all my friends 😘 — 8 years ago
What a difference an hour decant makes! Pitch black in the glass. Barnyard funk on the nose. Blackberry and leather mid-palate. Lots going on with this wine and time will only improve this vintage. Tart cherry and cranberry on the finish. Firm tannins and quite dry. — 9 years ago
Weird, in a good way — 10 years ago
17 August 2013. The Wine Country, Long Beach, CA. — 11 years ago
Galen Hasler
Classy subtle oak. Moderate acidity. Beautiful balance and richness — 8 years ago