Rafael Landestoy

9.4

Wonderful comparison between (as one taster mentioned) the femininity of Lalande vs the masculinity of Baron. The theme held true throughout the night with most Barons being bigger and bolder and the Lalandes being more elegant and refined. Both beautiful but different. — 9 years ago

with Jorge and Ilida

Steven Gullo

9.2

Really freakin good. Collaboration between Aubert de Villaine of DRC and Larry Hyde. The absolute best expression of old world meets new. — 9 years ago

Veronica Castro

9.3

This wine came in with a lot of high hopes, and man, every one was met. Elegant, powerful, and racy. Nose full of lemon blossoms, palate teeter-tottering between acid and fruit, an exciting wine with loads of Salt, lemon, grapefruit, pineapple, ending with a zesty, salty-limey finish. Very pretty wine. — 9 years ago

Sébastien Burel

9.5

A wonderful vintage, crisp and dense at the same time. A wonderful contrast between concentration and purity. — 11 years ago

Lou Putney

9.3

Rides a great line between sweet and dry. Best cool not cold. Perfect with any dinner. — 11 years ago

David Witkowsky

Sales Potomac Selections

9.2

Blackberries crushed between rocks — 11 years ago

Erin Pooley

Owner/Winemaker Good Luck Wines

9.5

#apluswine is found between five bells — 13 years ago

Jason Chiu

9.3

Flagship Oregon Pinot with great balance between Earth, fruit, and aromatics — 9 years ago

with Lisa

Paul T HB

9.0

Cork was great, which shows me it was stored nicely doesn't taste like modern day Stags leap a little brickish but still has legs, has that old Cabernet smell, maybe all wines tasted like this in 92? Wasn't drinking wine at that time.
I was still drinking Long Islands, Margaritas & Miami Ice's, plus a few Zombies in between. I heard Russell Bevan talk about this vintage in his 2012 Vixon block release so I figured why not, but who knows when he actually had it, could of been 10 years ago,
— 9 years ago

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9.3

Drinking really well at this point, and deftly bridges old school Napa with the new. — 10 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.4

It was great to learn about the Billecart range straight from Antoine Billecart. The base wine for the current bottling is almost entirely Meunier, with the 40% reserves being split between three different harvests of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The wine was so clean and refined with lots of pristine white fruit as well as cream and just a touch of baguette. A treat! — 11 years ago

JohnQ Boxler

Sales Berkeley Wine Company

8.9

Nice tension between structure, fruit, and savory notes. — 11 years ago

Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.5

Continuing the trend of great wines lately, this is pretty close to a perfect bottle of Champagne. Impeccable balance between fruit and mineral, acid and sweetness, finishes very clean. — 13 years ago

Chris Langstaff

9.0

Smells like walking between rows of bright crisp golden delicious apples that have been freshly picked. Delicate and light with some astringency. Black currants. Alcohol is clearly present on the linger. Update after being open a day: the nose has changed and developed into a distinctly 'dirt floor cellar' and mildew and it is still delightfully light and delicate, but falls off. — 9 years ago

Joe Lucca

9.3

Old world style from California central coast. The nose is redolent of Luxardo cherries and Antica Formula vermouth. On the palate, there is a battle between fruit and earth; deep, earthy forest flavors are offset by bright, tart spring cherries. Coastal botanicals play against wild fruit. Better than expected. — 9 years ago

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.2

Walks a tightrope between far too young and past it's prime. I'm leaning too young. Really developed with air. Fascinating stuff as always. — 10 years ago

Kevin Simback

9.5

15 year old rose! Great acidity and keeps getting more interesting. Sorta cross between aged Rioja and a Fino. — 10 years ago

with Tripti

Steven Wood

9.3

I know we should be storing these (2010), but it just drinks so damn well right after you uncork it. Drinks like a $80 bottle, perhaps on the smoother side for a barbaresco, and not a lot of bite, almost like a straddle between barbaresco and Barolo. Best value under $40 I know of... — 11 years ago

Mike Dombrow

Buyer Sunfish Cellars

9.0

Come sail your ships around me and burn your bridges down. — 11 years ago

Erin Pooley

Owner/Winemaker Good Luck Wines

9.7

So excited to open this tonight! @between5bells thank you @jonathan_wood #apluswine — 13 years ago