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

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. — 10 years ago

Nathan Claiborn

9.7

Still very large! 1997 holding up incredibly well. — 10 years ago

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 — 11 years ago

Brett Horwitz

8.9

1995 vintage ...holding up but drink now — 11 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

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. — 9 years ago

with Sean and India

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. — 10 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. — 10 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

Matt Krueger

9.3

Very soft and light for a beaucastel, but the leather and pepper are holding down the fort. — 11 years ago

Gianna Fugazi

9.0

Pleasing and actually holding up quite nicely. Preferred it to the newer vintages in the vertical. That's not surprising hahaha — 11 years ago

Darin Link

9.2

Who says the 97's aren't holding up?!? Great bottle. — 12 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

Great wine from a great vintage. Holding up rather nicely with some good years left. Beautiful acidity/tannins...exactly what's missing since the mid/late 90's with all the Parker/Helen Turley disciples. Medium body. Prunes, salt, dark cherry in the nose. Those plus some judicious baking chocolate and cedar notes on the finish. Delicious. — 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. — 10 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!.
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Karrie Kische Glines

9.0

Fantastic. Holding up well. — 11 years ago

Vance Gregory

Owner Edmond Wine Shop

9.2

Birthday wine. After 25 yrs this pretty Cab is holding up very well. Clean w dark fruits, mint and some spice. Cork did crumble but was able to salvage. @SilverOak memorable wine. — 11 years ago