Matt Sterr

9.3

Red fruit. Bramble w/tannins. Nice long finish. Will make a good ager. — 11 years ago

Rachel Stinson Vrooman

9.2

The famed Black Russian - estate grown Saperavi & Sereksiya Charni. No idea how these varietals are supposed to taste but this is a serious ager. — 11 years ago

Rhonely Boy

9.4

Oak dominate, black pepper, dark berry, dusty, nice acid and tannin, glimpse of leather. Great ager. — 12 years ago

Scott T

VP/Senior Wine Specialist Christie's

9.3

Enjoyed by half of those served. More earthy, more oak, not as acrobatically aromatic as it's sister vintage, 1989. One could say that the '90 is the one who did as it was told. Its '89 sibling rocks more of the inner party slut. As in Life, this will be the long ager of the two. — 12 years ago

Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

9.5

Absolutely excellent chardonnay; totally opposite to the fruity brigade that dominates reviewers' minds; this is restraint, mealy, wheaten nose; great maturity though lime green at 7 yrs; 12% alc, hand sorted, mature vines meaning 35+ I guess; taut and true to light- medium category of this variety; has dignity not brashness; long ager too; paired with seafood bouillabaisse; #drinkoz #victorianwine #yarravalley #dixonscreek #debortoli #chardonnay #reserverelease #2008 #12% #maturewine #maturingchardonnay #maturevines — 11 years ago

Helen Keplinger

Owner/Winemaker Keplinger Wines

9.0

Great drive, beautiful wine. An ager. — 12 years ago

Christine Havens

9.1

Fantastic! This Nebbiolo-based red from the Boca commune is tightly coiled at the moment, needs decanting. Nose of black cherries and cloves. Beautifully defined on the palate, moderately high acidity makes this both a wonderful food wine and a long ager. Tannins are fine, with the quality of Italian plum skins and black tea. Medium bodied, with a moderately lengthy finish. — 12 years ago

Steven Hammer

9.1

Tasty, meaty Merlot based blend. Dried currant nose that gives to toast and soy. Finish of cola and red meat. Not an ager, but very tasty now. — 11 years ago

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Diane Kessler

8.9

I think of this as a little Cab because of its price but it drinks like a big boy. Fred didn't think this was a long ager but it has plenty of fruit and a ton of structure. A joy to drink. — 12 years ago

Aaron Means

8.9

An ager,..... — 12 years ago