Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2021 | good concentration, impressions of hazelnut and a crisp steely taste. Paired with white beans tuna fish salad. — 2 years ago

Adriana Fabbro

9.4

2010 is in such a lovely place right now. Such freshness and so fragrant (opened an hour before Xmas dinner): raspberries, red and black currant, bing cherry, geranium, anise seed, dill, potting soil, sandalwood, cocoa butter, cayenne pepper, cumin, iron. Paired with herb-crusted, slow roast pork butt, heirloom beans, turnips and chard (aka Christmas carnitas). — 2 years ago

Will Stanley

9.4

This really could be left bank Bordeaux, with a very pure expression of fruit, pencil shavings and dark chocolate. The wine is quite primary, primal even, with intense flavours of candied red fruits - certainly this is more red fruited than black - and a dark, bitter finish akin to coffee beans. The tannins are actually quite mellow, but acidity high, all of which contributes to a strangely Tuscan feel. Nonetheless, it’s a terrific wine that should age very well indeed. — 4 years ago

Richard Alfred

9.6

3/25/2023. 2012 Solomon Vineyard. At home with Lynn. Veal chop, mushrooms, sweet potato, green beans.. Superb pairing. Silky.smooth. Cherries. Cassis. Big Pinot. Not sure what clones but big ones. — 2 years ago

Henry Fuseler

8.9

9/2022. Smooth and easy to drink. Nice flavor. Paired well with the grilled bone in pork rib chop and Cannellini Beans with pancetta. — 3 years ago

Andrew Formi

9.0

Perfect for a Friday night after a looong week. Duck, string beans and Leon Russell — 3 years ago

John W

8.9

Dark ruby coloration. On the nose, cherry, coffee beans, earth and citrus peel. On the palate, cherry, strawberry, a lot of earthiness, coffee, anise, dark chocolate with a long finish. Tannins are still strong. — 4 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.5

Savory delight - currants, garrigue, tannins. Developing but seemingly early stage even at 15 years. Gastronomic and a terrific pairing with regional foods (braised Toulouse sausages & beans). Perfect provenance for this library release from Fass Selections @Lyle Fass — 2 years ago

with Alsu

Ming L

9.4

Like the 15’, the 17’ is very accessible at this young age, opens with mesmerizing nose of black plum, blueberry jam, cedar, cinnamon, dark chocolate, dark roasted coffee beans, and hint of violet. Rich and dense on the palate but silky smooth. Graphite and light herbal notes add to the flavor. Excellent depth and balance. — 3 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.2

Nose has green apple slice, under-ripe pear, garden fresh string beans, cold butter and fresh green apple peel.

Palate has baked green apple with sprinkle of sugar, lemon pith, river stones, lemon zest with medium acidity and a long finish

Bottled under Stelvin closure, opened for slow oxidation 6H, then decanted 1H. — 4 years ago