Philip Dobrin

9.4

Still not worth the price but really great — 6 years ago

Ryan Guy

9.0

Golden raisins, boytaris funk, dried pineapple. On the lighter side for Sauternes, but super enjoyable. Tropical and candied lemon. — 8 years ago

Malcolm Trimble

9.6

Love it. Smooth. Very good Pinot — 8 years ago

Bill Bender

9.3

After a spirited tussle between myself and the Durand vs a dry and crumbly cork I was able to double decant this and segregate away the remnants of floating debris. I was immediately struck by the bouquet which was unmistakably borne from Cabernet Franc (and I believe this blend is less than 10%). It was a positive sign. The wine is completely intact and boasts ample fruit albeit waning acidity. Simple Concord grape, bruised black plum and sweet oak flavors are holding on 2 hours in. This has some time left, but not much. This is a testament to Opus One quality in the early days (I believe this was the 3rd or 4th vintage) and while I think the ‘87-‘97 era was their best, this is an profound example of an exemplary wine at age 37! — 8 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.0

What the hell. Let's keep the cab train rolling! A strong bouquet of cherry and toasty oak. The cherry notes are accompanied by currant, cinnamon and a heavy dose of baking spices, and mushroom. The finish is long with dusty tannins. So many knock Silver Oak because it's big, oaky and relatively straight-forward. There certainly are more complex options out there. But that doesn't mean it's not well done. — 9 years ago

Dan R

9.0

Honestly, a bit disappointing given the vintage, pedigree, and price tag. Dumb phase? — 10 years ago

Nick Liang

9.3

Barely ready to drink with impeccable balance of fruit, residual and acidity. Will develop into something significant! — 11 years ago

Jordana Giovannoni

9.8

A very sexy champagne. — 12 years ago

Jay Miele

10

A nose of dried prunes, 30 second finish with minimal tannins. Nice bouquet. Drink within the next few years. — 13 years ago

Mandy Menzer

8.9

I liked it but too sweet for Warren — 7 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.4

Coming from an exceptional vintage, the 2005 Viña Tondonia from R. Lopez de Heredia is a compelling blend of Tempranillo (75%), Garnacho (15%), Graciano and Mazuelo (10%), all sourced from their estate vineyards and aged for six years prior to bottling. This sensational wine opens with a bright bouquet of leather, cranberry, orange rind, forest floor and suggestions of black tea. Showing incredible focus and poise, this balanced Rioja is framed around flavors off leather, red cherry, teaberry, Mandarin orange and pipe tobacco that sit alongside brisk minerality, as the wine shows tremendous freshness and length through the long finish. This is an absolute stunning effort from this storied Estate and should continut to drink beautifully for years to come. Drink 2019-2035- 94 — 7 years ago

Andrew N.

8.9

Almost too sweet, but smooth, rich and golden. — 8 years ago

Keith Herrick

9.1

A bit more funk than I am used to from these guys — 8 years ago

Michael Simonetti

9.1

All the grapes — 9 years ago

Liz Thach MW

9.2

Had the 1988 last night, and it was silky with tea, spice and high acid. — 10 years ago

Olivier Schutte

9.7

Incredibly complex, changes through the evening, superb — 10 years ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.5

V13. Very good today, great tomorrow! Very nice cedar bouquet, deep blackberry and plum fruit with a spicy and very slight green pepper finish . Wine is really good today , but there is a slight "newness" that will eventually round out. Enjoyable dinner wine. — 11 years ago

Rob Moose

10

No, you are not misreading the vintage. Had a half glass of this at 3pm and took a 5hr nap. This is certainly the best white wine I've ever had. — 12 years ago

Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.7

2008. Gorgeous red fruit, seamless pebbly tannins, world class wine — 13 years ago

Rick Billups

9.3

Fantastic! Super smooth and great flavor. — 7 years ago

Albert Sanchez

8.9

60 dollar. Just fine — 7 years ago

Ryo Hayashi

9.2

ラ・プスドールのヴォルネイ2005。コントラフォンよりも柔らかいが、マルキとは違った柔らかさ。非常に上品な印象。※なんと表現したらよいか難しい。とにかく『うっすいw』ラフォンやマルキよりは評価が下。 — 8 years ago

Raun Kupiec

9.4

Started highly perfumed and floral in the glass but rapidly lost the bouquet. But in the mouth, mmmm. Juicy, acid, tense, round, bit of salt. Really came together well. — 8 years ago

Lisa Schwindt

9.5

Fresh and sweet. A lovely glass any time. — 9 years ago

Kathy Berez

Sales & Marketing Failla Wines

9.0

Great value... — 9 years ago

Jordi Pazo

8.9

Vila. Cata Corton (Borgoña). 89,90.
06.06.16
— 10 years ago

Peter Slagowitz

9.3

Very nicely balanced white burgundy. Subtle white stone fruit with balanced acidity on the finish. Paired well with the fish based tasting menu. — 11 years ago

with Nancy

Peterjmaes

9.0

Excellent. Even better the second day. A lot of grip but the tannins are well integrated. — 11 years ago

J Manncini

9.8

This is a favorite at the house. One of the best champagnes I have had by far. — 13 years ago

CS

Sales Amy Atwood Imports

9.0

The cork-whisperer. And his first saberism. Mag de Coquillette Brut a Chouilly. — 14 years ago