Jim Levantino

9.6

This 2005 will transport you back to a more simple time, a time when wine was an art, and each grape was hand picked with love. After a nice decanting the room was overwhelming with the fine aroma, and the occupants were drooling to taste this fine beverage which was so apparently handed down to us from the gods.
From the first sip you will be overtaken by sheer euphoria, the complex levels of grape juice flavors are like none other. This wine was paired with a fine cheese it, the dry salty taste helped to bring out all the astringency. The after notes were as pleasant as a fine autumn afternoon. The care free attitude of this wine is only more enhanced by the structure which is elaborate and ornate. This wine would be a fine addition to any collection, or a perfect bottle for a special occasion. This wine has been called the Lou Gehrig of reds, it will never walk again but we will all remember the name. Drink responsibly. — 9 years ago

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Neal Schaffer

9.1

Oaky and perfectly well balanced tannins. Very surprising strong, long-lasting finish. The color is a DARK plum purple. It reminds me of a matured merlot. Very surprising Syrah. Vanilla and bright tobacco dominant this wine! Cheers! — 10 years ago

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Elizabeth Criner

9.2

War of the rosés winds down with the last day of summer. Great French Rose! Makes me want to move to the South of France! — 10 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.1

Classic Assyrtiko from Sardinia! A lively wine of grace and elegance, with plenty of terroir coming through with minerality, bright citrus fruit and rinds. — 10 years ago

Douglas Renall

9.1

Great example of NZ Chardonnay- subtle and elegant #chardonnayday — 10 years ago

Colin Thomas

9.0

Easy drinking, agree with other reviews - it doesn't quite have the strength of taste associated with most Riojas - but good drinking none the less. — 11 years ago

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Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.6

Insane amounts of fruit. Plum and fig. Balanced and smooth. Amazing. Aged in first growth Bordeaux. — 12 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.9

Had it November 2008. Black label. Degorgé 2002.
Stil straw yellow, just very little golden. Complex with simplicity; superlative bubble, velvety. Young . Number 1. Piece of art💥 — 9 years ago

Kyo Jin

9.2

Inviting nose of cream and citrus and dried orange peel...,refreshing yet hefty tripel comes through. Great! — 10 years ago

Gae Saccoccio - NdC

9.8

Vintage 1949 in Burgundy according to Broadbent: “..most perfect end of a decade - elegant, well-balanced wines”; Clive Coates in his book Cote D'Or: "best vintage of 40's all-perfect beauty and purity”; Robert M. Parker Jr.: “it was the best of post world war II vintages before 1959”
Henri Leroy at that time was négociant based in Auxey-Duresses, his mythical daughter Lalou Bize-Leroy in 1949 was only seventeen.
Les Cazetiers is amongst the most elevated of Premier Cru site in Gevrey-Chambertin - and indeed the whole of Burgundy.
I drank this precious bottle on Mount Etna with #FrankCornelissen and other dear friends. Uncork this bottle lead to a surgical operation. Just begun to pull it out, a light breath of wine molecule with air bubbles magically have emerged on the surface of the cork. It's been like witness the passing away of a dying old man (or Pinot Noir must be a woman?) That humanized wine had held "élan vital", hope and breath inside him for the last 66 years! A miracle of a wine still so tasty, robust, citrusy, vibrant, earthy, incredibly alive and well-preserved despite color and neck level did not bode so well.. that's what I thought and I'll remember until I die: "the wine was waiting for us to drink it up, he gave off his mortal blow to offer us life, joy and smile!" — 10 years ago

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Matt Caris

8.9

Very smooth Syrah; not quite the peppery robustness of other geographies but still solid — 10 years ago

Seba Stian

9.0

I was finally really impressed. It's so dense with a deep nose & long cherry finish. Its fruitiness is nicely balanced with wonderful long breath. Full body & complex wine, art of winemaking process like its label designed by Portuguese fashion designer. It cries in the glass, but they are tears of happiness :), tastes pretty mature, round, even and reach in taste - so drink now, it is ready & you will not regret it. — 10 years ago

Mark Geller

9.3

Rough day....excellent wine! Awesome bottle, great QPR. Could be our new "go to" everyday wine. — 11 years ago

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Patty Yu

9.0

Bold, full body shiraz with plum, blackberry and some spice but very well rounded. Some tannin to go well with BBQ, beef and lamb. I would order this again! — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

A brilliant $30 Chardonnay- one of the best ever. The younger sibling of the famous Art Series. Stone fruit and grilled nuts. A delicious mouth filling Chardonnay. — 9 years ago

Martin Diehr

9.1

Great Redwine blend from Argentina. When the wine was first opened, it tasted flaw with hint of dry cork. This vanished after leaving the wine alone for another day with the vacu cork seal.
Wine showed dark berry fruits and was well balanced! — 10 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.3

Tipping the scales across the board, with high %, high acidity, high tannins and massive fruit, framed by loads of toasty oak. Elegant? No. Will I buy again? No. Impressive? Yes. — 10 years ago

Jimmy Smith

Director, West and North London Wine School

9.1

Ironclad 10: quote a lot of red fruits, plummy, cherry, sous Bois, autumnal notes, leather. Quite juicy, very elegant, good acids, plum, cherry, and only a smudge of mineral, gravel, oak cedAr finish. Very good style — 10 years ago

Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.1

Classy #NewZealand #SauvignonBlanc #Semillon blend w/ creamy & waxy texture, hint of toasted nuts & lots of nettles. — 11 years ago

Lundmark Kvarnstrom

9.0

There is really a distinct touch of yeast on the nose and a beautiful color in the glas. Surprisingly full bodied and pleasant taste. Glad to take a part of this funky fresh pice of art! And of course, remember to #saberit like a pro! — 11 years ago