Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

A deep dark wine with lots if dark licorice spice blackberry jam violet floral notes espresso very complex array of 5th generation from walla walla the family owns a granite company gonzaga university went to Florence Italy fell in love with wine and came home bought 20 acres planted everything himself. Big and chewy on the palate with a good hand of tannins with an array of that sice and earth from the nose through the finish 45+ — 11 years ago

Alejandro Lopez

9.5

This 2005 represents the 5th Edition of this blend where Sangiovese (44%), Pinot Noir (27%), Nebbiolo (14%), Barbera (10%) and Shiraz (5%) mix things up to craft an interesting wine with really smooth tannins and a certain herbaceous character. Let it breath at first to showcase potential. — 12 years ago

Thomas Hughes

9.5

2 years in oak barrels, followed by 2 years of bottle age, then released in the 5th year. Montalcino has made Brunello both a science and passion. In the most recent vintages, 2001, 2004, 2006, it didn't matter the vineyard ... Most are outstanding. But some stick out and this wine does just that. The fruit that initially hits the palate is mind blowing. How can this not be a Bordeaux blend? How can this just be Sangiovese? But it continues with the grace and balance of an old world red. Unfortunately, I haven't seen this bottle in at least a few years and I only have 1 bottle left. But for under $50, this definitely stands out! Cheers! — 12 years ago

George Hesse

9.3

At Terranea with Jennifer, Yvonne, Ivan and Yvonne's mom, for their 5th anniversary food and wine tasting event. — 11 years ago

with Jennifer and Yvonne

James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.2

Classic 5th growth. — 11 years ago

Megan Miller

9.6

5th Anniversary Champagne from Sandy — 12 years ago

George Hesse

9.5

At Terranea with Jennifer, Yvonne, Ivan and Yvonne's mom, for their 5th anniversary food and wine tasting event. Very subtle nose. — 11 years ago

Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.2

Sweet maturing fruit, lovely balance. At 15 years old, the 5th growth '99s are in full stride. — 11 years ago

Tala Drzewiecki

Wine blogger Winelandia.com

9.3

Celebrating our 5th anniversary by public day-drinking Champagne by the water. — 12 years ago

Will Lewis

8.9

5th growth Bordeaux. Full-bodied, well balanced with a pleasant array of cassis, plum and cedar. Firm tannins that round off towards the finish. Perfect steak pairing wine! — 12 years ago