Michael Greene

9.0

Very honeyed and less mellow than the 40 year. Still mighty complex — 8 years ago

Clément Poisson

8.9

Was a dumbo and didn't realize I had bought Sherry?
Very light golden yellow. Smells of candied nuts but tastes of proscuitto a little bit (salty). — 8 years ago

Kevin Ortzman

9.3

Heavy caramel and nutty flavors with a hint of dried fruit. A very long and delicious finish. — 9 years ago

with Betty and Rick

Levi Joseph Dawson

9.1

Deep, rich raspberry and chocolate, structured tannins that didn't overwhelm, I picked up the 2012 vintage as well to age, can't wait to go back to it in 30 years. — 9 years ago

Martin Redmond

9.3

Mahogany color with molasses, caramel, espresso, bittersweet chocolate and subtle baking spice aromas. On the palate it's full bodied, viscous, and very persistent with a supple mouth feel that's beautifully balanced with a penetrating acidity that keep it from being cloying and persistent with very good acidity that keeps it from being cloying and provides balance. It shows very sweet flavors of molasses, honey-dipped figs, dates, caramel, and baking spice nuanced citrus note with a kiss of oxidation that adds to its allure and complexity. Long finish — 10 years ago

with Gary

LM Segal

9.1

So reliably good, just needed a little coaxing from 30 min decant. Hit the spot. — 10 years ago

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.3

Original bottling, and worth the time on the cellar. More understated and seamless than it was in its youth, now quietly complex and richly complicated. — 11 years ago

Dave O'Brien

10

Best. Sherry. Ever. — 11 years ago

with Steven

Michele Genna

9.0

Be patient.... You have to wait at least 30 mins to bring it back to life... But we could still enjoy its preciouseness. — 12 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

Still has miles 2 go but earthy good — 13 years ago

Eric Burtner-Abt

9.1

Spice, leather, blackberry, vanilla nose. Lush blackberry, tobacco and, mineral, hint of raisin in the finish. — 8 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.3

Notes of luscious caramel syrup with hazelnuts and raisins — 9 years ago

Joe Gillies

9.8

An absolute beast a wine! Needs a short decant to open up and let the glycerol smell and taste blow off. I decanted for 30 min.

Huge dark fruits, charcoally smokiness, and spice. Inky deep deep black color and of course it doesn't get any more full body than this. — 9 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.3

This was a gift from a friend. It was laying in a closet at ambient room temp for 30-odd years, so I was nervous to open it, but it was perfect. So complex and fragrant. Acid and tannin still seemingly youthful. Wow! — 9 years ago

Pepe Portillo

9.5

Ambar pálido con cierta turbiedad. Espectacularmente aromática. Frutos secos, miel y bajamar. Fresca, salina y muy muy persistente. Perfecta para maridajes atrevidos. — 10 years ago

RustyR

8.9

Decanted 15 min Feels slightly over oaked. Fruit does open. Took some time 30 min. Brings out ripe cherry. Cedar. Vanilla heavy tones nose toasted — 10 years ago

Roberto G

9.0

Found this bottle in my parent's wine closet and had to open it. I don't have the appropriate vocabulary to describe, but a special wine much different from the $10-$30 bottles I may drink typically. — 10 years ago

Jason Gallo-Gaffner

9.3

I love this wine. Straight up. Don't think there are many wines that can compete like this one does for $30 -2001 vintage — 11 years ago

Nikita Malhotra

9.1

Underripe bananas... Super dry and focused. — 12 years ago

with Adam

Jay Miele

10

A nose of dried prunes, 30 second finish with minimal tannins. Nice bouquet. Drink within the next few years. — 13 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

My last 2011 bottle. The estate of Sette Ponti lies in the heart of the Chianti zone, 15 miles northwest of the city of Arezzo, past the village of San Giustino Valdarno. Crognolo, aged in French Allier barriques, deep red with red fruit aromas and sweet perfumed spice. On the palate raspberry and cherry flavors, gentle spice and soft tannins with great mouthfeel. Good balance, lingering finish ending with some oak and mineral tones. Aged well. — 8 years ago

Joe S

9.1

Had late last year ... almost 30 years after first time I had on my 21st bday. Past peak but still absolutely delicious and holding up better than I am!
— 9 years ago

Sarah Harper

9.6

70% chard, 30% pinot noir. Disgorgement June 2014. #love — 9 years ago

John Van Trijp

9.7

Oh boy what a beast! 97++. This 09 will peak in 30 years. — 9 years ago

Casey Galdieri

9.4

One of the best wineries in Napa. Can be consumed now but would benefit for a few years aging as tannins are very firm and surround the fruit forward taste. Still amazing, especially after 30-45 min in a decanter — 10 years ago

Maxwell Burns

Hospitality Kenwood Vineyards, Winemaker GARA

9.8

Stunning at almost 30 years of age. Decanted for an hour or so, opened beautifully. Pipe tobacco, plum, dank pit (Moe the bartender), tons of anise, soft tannins with some grip, holding up incredibly well. I would have guessed mid to late 90's napa cab based on looks and taste... thanks @Matthew Nagy what a treat. — 10 years ago

with Polina, Matthew and 1 other

Joe DAscoli

9.0

Held up very well for a 30 year old wine. Took about 1-2 hours to really open up and hit its peak. Finished by hour 3 as it seemed to tail off. Very cool drinking a Lafite. — 10 years ago

Richard Steinberg

9.6

I love milestone birthday parties. Great structure. Young dark cherry. This is a marathon wine. This wine will go another 26.2 miles (years) to go. — 11 years ago

with Dan

David Lusby

9.3

Rich nutty notes with an incredibly long finish — 12 years ago

Brad Swinford

9.6

Oh yeah, we have a winner. 30% cab 70% Mourvèdre. My favorite, creme de cassis. Outstanding wine — 13 years ago