Scott Kirkpatrick

9.4

Sour cherry, graphite, and spice. Really lovely. Definitely showing it’s age, but still holding up. — 7 years ago

Alec

9.7

Holding up so well. Another couple years in it for sure. — 7 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!
— 8 years ago

Jeff D.

9.3

From a magnum...for a '90 there seems to be no color progression on it at all, even at the edges. There is a minty, herbaceous note to it but it has great blackberry flavors and nice firm tannins on the finish. Really incredible how well this is holding up and an outstanding expression of Napa Valley Cab! — 8 years ago

JKT

9.5

What a nose! Fruit but strongly tinged with spice and hints of cigar? Medium body with fruit and acid but latter lingers into finish which RC says should note be for Napa cab and sign of post prime by 5+ years. But still great to drink. Next day under agon the nose lost that spicy note but the palette holding very nicely. More rounded today. — 9 years ago

David Damore

9.2

Still holding up. — 9 years ago

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

9.3

1983 - holding much better than equivalent Bordeaux. Rich, torrefaction - deep layers of fruit emerging through heaps of forest floor. — 10 years ago

Hezi Levy

9.3

Nice velvet nice drinking holding up pretty well pleasant — 10 years ago

Matt Krueger

9.3

Very soft and light for a beaucastel, but the leather and pepper are holding down the fort. — 10 years ago

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9.1

Last bottle of one of our favorites. Based on the last two, I think this is just past peak and would recommend drinking up if you're holding any. — 11 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

1961 vintage. Holding up pretty well for the vintage of the century. — 7 years ago

Bill Bender

9.3

After a spirited tussle between myself and the Durand vs a dry and crumbly cork I was able to double decant this and segregate away the remnants of floating debris. I was immediately struck by the bouquet which was unmistakably borne from Cabernet Franc (and I believe this blend is less than 10%). It was a positive sign. The wine is completely intact and boasts ample fruit albeit waning acidity. Simple Concord grape, bruised black plum and sweet oak flavors are holding on 2 hours in. This has some time left, but not much. This is a testament to Opus One quality in the early days (I believe this was the 3rd or 4th vintage) and while I think the ‘87-‘97 era was their best, this is an profound example of an exemplary wine at age 37! — 7 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Perfect wine for my sister's 23rd. Medium to dark garnet red with lighter edges. Interesting nose with leather, mushrooms, more savory notes, a little smoky and only a touch of fruit. Some forest floor as well. Well integrated flavors and tannins (6/10). Layered with tertiary notes, dried cherries, dried twigs and solid earthiness. Solid acidity, holding this wine together. Delicious at 23 years old. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2020. — 8 years ago

with Sean and India

Jackson Rohrbaugh

9.0

We've veered into old Bordeaux territory here. Big, spicy, and brash, still holding weight, although the fruit has begun to dry slightly. Shared by a generous guest. #insignia #napacab #napavalley #napa — 9 years ago

Jonathan Wall

9.2

Surprise. 1997 is still alive. Nice maturity but plenty of fruit. Even holding its own the second night (and this was a half bottle... Must have been well cared for). Color is dark blood with brick edges. "Unfiltered" is an understatement... I could have planted a vineyard at the bottom of the bottle. — 9 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.4

I really don't think there's a better Sauvignon Blanc out there. 4 months later, continues to develop; continues to impress. The depth and complexity really are second to none. You'll pay a premium, but it's worth every penny. Two bottles left; holding one for the long-term just to see what it can do. — 10 years ago

Howard Greenfield

9.2

Pretty good for 01- holding up well!.
Hg — 10 years ago

Terry Pfortmiller

8.9

Holding up very well. — 11 years ago

Darin Link

9.2

Who says the 97's aren't holding up?!? Great bottle. — 11 years ago

Gregory Fulchiero

9.3

Crazy good - guessed Medoc bordeaux - really holding up for an 83-85 pt vintage #SommCon 68% french oak — 7 years ago

Mike Davila

9.4

From a magnum. Too young, a little different profile than what I think@of with the HS, a bit dry, lots of dusty tannin. I’m usually pretty good at picking this wine out blind, not sure I would have gotten this one right. Plenty of time if your holding one. — 7 years ago

Josh Abramson

9.5

Exceptional. Still holding on to so much fruit! — 8 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

1982 vintage. Color still fairly youthful. Meniscus not too wide/watery. Brickish, minty nose with big cedar & baking chocolate flavors. Holding up better than expected for a fruity vintage. — 8 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.5

Another great vintage for La Mish! Sweet black fruits, cassis, earth, leather and cigar box. Very rich for a 70 with good spice, rustic style, velvety texture and silky tannins. Fully mature and holding up well for its 46 years. — 9 years ago

Lanna Berkun

9.8

A classic Tuscan and by far the greatest year of the 20th century in Italy. Holding up surprisingly well and still some youth. — 9 years ago

Kat Thomas

Sommelier Rose.Rabbit.Lie

9.4

Strawberry, pomegranate & spice that I could definitely see holding up another 15 yrs. time to get another bottle. — 9 years ago

Mark Eastom

9.4

Holding up nicely! Bit of menthol, a little fruit hanging on and notes of tobacco. Silky tannin and a touch of orange rind on the palate. — 10 years ago

with Alexis and Anabel

Mike Martin @TheWineShepherd

Wine Buyer Vintry Fine Wines

9.1

1983 Haut Brion. A wonderful bottle. Earthy, Tobacco, Tar, Wet Brown Leaves, Dark fruit.. Still holding up very nicely.. #PessacLeognan #Bordeaux — 10 years ago

Adrian Bryksa

Blogger YYCWine.com, Contributor Culinaire

9.1

A ghost of its former self, still holding on to blackberry, tobacco, barnyard, dusty tannin. Only 12.5% abv — 11 years ago

Kat Thomas

Sommelier Rose.Rabbit.Lie

10

Still holding together well — 12 years ago