James Gerhart

8.9

Apparently a 3rd wine of a 5th growth. Decent Bordeaux but not worth a revisit. — 7 years ago

David D

8.9

Good acid, cherries, cranberry, tomato, raspberry, very low tannins, doesn’t linger on the palate. From Seventh Avenue Liquors. — 8 years ago

David D

8.9

Super dark. Mineral, cherry, leather, lots of bright acid. From Seventh Avenue Liquors. — 9 years ago

David D

8.9

Cherry, pretty fresh, nice soft tannins, some chocolate, mineral, tobacco? From 7th Avenue Liquors. — 9 years ago

Pat Sperry

8.9

Delectable blend, $34.50 @ FPWM, 12/15; — 10 years ago

Zach Tirone

LCL Bar & Kitchen

9.4

Asking only workman's wages
I come looking for a job,
But I get no offers,
Just a come-on from the whores on Seventh avenue
I do declare, there were times when I was so lonesome I took so comfort there.
— 10 years ago

Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.5

Top '89 Pauillac 5th growths are at their peak right now. I cannot recommend this one enough. — 11 years ago

David Landrum

9.2

'79 5th growth. 5th element. Tons of life left, fill up in the neck. Old apples, pipe tobacco, raspberries. #Maturewinerules — 11 years ago

Gilbert Lara Jr

9.8

Celebrating our 5th year wedding anniversary! — 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

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! — 13 years ago

Bryce Wiatrak

9.0

Lovely - a charming value from the Haut Médoc. Rusty strawberry, raspberry, crushed stones, piercing acidity and gentle tannic focus. Easy and delicious. 5th Growth. #sommcon — 7 years ago

with Samantha

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Celebrating a 10 year anniversary only happens once. Tonight is all about trying to recreate as much of our wedding day as possible. I cooked two pasta dishes the restaurant in Cortona made for us family style. While good, there’s no substitution for truly well done Italian cooking from the old world. What the restaurant did for our reception was truly amazing and done with wonderful Italian hospitality. Those of you that know my wine habits, I’m the guy who brings Bordeaux to an Italian wedding reception and that’s what I did. After all, It was our/my wedding. I brought an 1986 Haut Bages Liberal magnum with me from the U.S.. So in remembrance of our wedding reception, we are enjoying another magnum on our 10th anniversary tonight. I was concerned about finding another magnum in good drinking condition. However, this bottle 10 years further removed is better than the one we enjoyed at our wedding. In magnum and larger formats, I think it has another 5-10 years left of good drinking ahead...properly stored of course. On the nose; dark cassis, blackberries, dark cherries, poached strawberries, cherries, dry cranberries, a touch of pyrazine, black rich earth, stones, old tobacco leaf, cedar, saddle-wood, baking spices and dark fresh floral bouquet. The body is somewhere between medium to full. The tannins are nicely resolved. Fruits are ripe, fresh and juicy 31 years down the road. Blackberries, dark cherries, poached strawberries, cherries, dry cranberries & pomegranate extract. Black licorice, a touch of pyrazine, black rich earth, wet stones, dry top soil, old tobacco leaf, light expresso roast, softly understated asian spice, mint, cedar, saddle-wood, baking spices (vanilla, cinnamon, light clove & a hint of nutmeg), violets and dark fresh floral bouquet. The acidity is round and like a waterfall over the palate. The finish is rich, ripe, balanced, well textured, elegant and lasts well over a minute. The quality of this magnum wildly exceeded our expectations. One would think this bottle was stored at a Chateau it’s entire life prior to my purchase. The alcohol comes in at 12.5%; which is one of the reasons I love the good years of 80’s Bordeaux and prior. Too bad alcohol levels are negatively impacted higher now and going forward due to climate change. Additionally in some cases, because of producer marketing decisions largely based on consumers who crave higher alcohol levels! Sofia, I am lucky to have found you to walk through life together. I love you now and forever. What a 10th celebration tonight and a celebration of our life together. All under a nearly full moon. Oooow, I ❤️ you! Photos from our 5th anniversary trip back to Cortona; the building we were married inside & out and one of the vistas surrounding (Cathedral) this beautiful hilltop town. — 8 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.0

Cedar on the nose. Very dark. Well rounded. This 05 is ready to go no need to keep this longer. Black current, cedar box, in the back of the mouth tea leaves. Very classic 5th growth from the best year in the 2000th. — 10 years ago

Michael Descamps

9.1

Espresso beans, molasses, smoke. — 11 years ago

Lynn Gowdy

9.2

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenére, Syrah and Petit Verdot. Intense blackberry and cocoa aromas. Almost voluptuous-like on the palate with blue fruit, a hint of oak, balanced acid and well-integrated tannins. — 11 years ago

Peter Montoleone

9.4

Enjoyed this Chardonnay. Great balance of oak and buttery melon flavors. — 11 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

Megan Miller

9.6

5th Anniversary Champagne from Sandy — 12 years ago

LM Segal

9.2

Called this New World blind, but disappointing as group’s 5th of 7. Despite an initial green/vegetal quality that blew off, this was full, brambly-nosed and super smooth. — 8 years ago

with Mark and Joe

David D

9.0

Super dry and pleasant dustiness. Not a lot of acid , tannins, or bite. Cherries, earthiness, dried roses, shirt finish. From Seventh Avenue Liquors. — 9 years ago

Andrew G

9.2

One of the 3 second wines of 5th growth Haut Bages Liberal. Even better than the last time - typical Pauillac barnyard notes. 92 — 9 years ago

Melanie Closs

9.2

Really nice oaky smooth Duoro, from 5th ave, had on a rainy summer night with Ben, Iris, Maggie, Ang. — 9 years ago

David D

8.9

Leather, savory, jammy but with nice acid, stone fruit, dried roses, some pepper, a little ballpoint pen. From 7th Avenue Liquors. — 10 years ago

Eugene Kim

9.3

Beautiful 5th Growth #Bordeaux from a great vintage. Red fruits, evolving secondary notes, nice acidity. Integrated tannins.. — 10 years ago

Dylan York

8.9

1982 Chateau Haut-Batailley - 5th growth showing elegance and depth. Great wine. — 11 years ago

Karine Sully

9.6

Yep still enjoying this one. — 11 years ago

with Dan

Bob Halifax

9.9

Opened a wedding present that's now got a bit of age on it. Bouquet and taste that's still passionate. Must be a good sign. — 11 years ago

Rick von Czoernig

9.4

Enjoyed at the avenue kitchen bar with my lovely wife Jill. — 12 years ago

Sarah Ponciroli

9.8

Mario's on Arthur avenue — 13 years ago