Caryn Douglas

9.0

Nice, dry. Unoriginal but pleasant enough. Wouldn’t complain if I was served it, but wouldn’t seek it out. Purchased via Naked. — 5 years ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Last night, a buddy of mine who’s a Disabled Veteran and Registered Architect, announced that he was assuming control of a SDVOSB Architecture firm. He had spent the better part of a year of trying to reach a purchase agreement. So it was an evening of celebration. He’s been a Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars fan for some time and he planned to pull the cork on a few bottles. We had a couple of rando bottles too but all were California Cabernet Sauvignon. The fourth bottle and the second of the two rando bottles. This was actually one of the better 2011 wines I’ve had from Napa. I thought it was not only an accurate representation of a cool and wet vintage, it was quite a delicious example of one and still has years to go. — 7 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.0

Almost a 91. But a bit short. Peaches and dried nuts. A little on the viscous side and to be honest with you I really didn't know what to expect. Leaner towards the finish. If I saw this on a discount for $40, I'd buy a couple of bottles. Rearding longevity, I just don't think this one is getting any better in the bottle, so might as well drink it now. — 7 years ago

with Dan and Shay

Teresa S

9.0

For the birthday boy! Pencil, petrol and the last legs of cranberry. The only old vintage I’ve liked so far. — 8 years ago

dan boedeker

9.2

The cabernet cousin to one of my favorites. First time I have seen this. In the house style of big extracted fruit, supple tannins, and high but well hidden ABV. Would seek out again but if not there is always Blue Eyed Boy. — 8 years ago

Russ W

9.5

Hoooo boy still kickin — 9 years ago

Egan Lim

9.0

An easy everyday Bordeaux as it’s affordable. Very fruit forward with spice but finish is lacking. — 6 years ago

Milissa Hester

9.1

Milissa had this 6 years ago

Eric L.

9.4

Delicious big boy Cabernet. Dark berries and cocoa with a luxurious, velvety texture. — 7 years ago

Chris England

9.3

I picked up this Magnum of Palmer for £200 recently 😱 from a shop closing down RRP £430+ so I was a happy boy 😊 Not as rich in depth as top vintages but a beautiful elegant Margaux nevertheless 😉

📍 Chateau Palmer 2003 Margaux Magnum

🏵 93 points vs the pros who say 89 - really? Did they try the same wine 🤣

🧀 Paired with Iberian cheeses 👍

🍇 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot & 12% Petit verdot

🍷 Deep opaque ruby

👃 Smokey oak through blackcurrant & dark plum w/ minerals, cracked pencil, gravel, tar, soggy earth, herbs, mocha & blackberry liquorice - yumtastic 😍

👄 Med body of smooth earthy mineral infused blackcurrant & blackberry w/ slight butter mocha & red liquorice

🎯 Med+ touch dry minerality bathed in dark berry fruits w/ a stoney mocha finale
— 7 years ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.1

Always yummy. Raisins, pepper and black cherry. — 8 years ago

Mike R

9.4

1993 mag - big bold and beautiful - one hour decant was needed and frighten when cork was cracked when pulling but man this big boy was singing

Now all that said - this wine was absolutely ready to be enjoyed - if sitting on this one better drink it

Color was darkest red and smell had it all with the taste of black fruits and the finish was not the longest but definitely satisfying

Good friends and good wine equals great smiles — 8 years ago

Selim Batibay

9.0

Needed some time to open up, but once it did, this old boy still had some life in it. — 9 years ago

Karl Nichols

9.3

A very nice wine after 12 years in the bottle. Still lots of fruit, not over extracted, dark cherry, cassis, leather, tobacco. Agreed, it is more similar to a French style wine. — 6 years ago

Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.3

Nicely aged. Needed a few minutes to come around but when it did boy oh boy. Brioche, nuts and lychee fruit. Excellent mousse. Tight — 7 years ago

Felicia Balli

9.5

Juicy, fruit forward, with balanced acidity. Fine dining friendly!! — 7 years ago

Raun Kupiec

9.0

Bright, nice tannns and finish, earthy, luscious mouthfeel. Curious how it might develop. — 7 years ago

Mike Swann

9.2

She’s the girl you have known since you were a boy. You shared sparklers back then. Now you celebrate moments. She hasn’t changed, and shouldn’t. Even better courtesy of the manager at Shangri-La Paris. — 8 years ago

with KBM

Josh Weinstein

9.4

Still 15-20 years left in this bad boy! Can’t imagine how this tasted out of the barrel. — 8 years ago

with Evan and Kristen

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Wonderful 100% Washington State Grenache. Cherry, Earth, Black Pepper, Herbal aromas. Cherry, red currant and Vanilla flavors. Light color and body. Great summer red. So Fruit forward, it almost seems that it has a bit of sweetness. (But really bone dry) Hint of chocolate on the finish. Serve it a bit chilled! — 9 years ago

with Mark