Jeroen Koenen

9.6

Served too warm; clearly better when it was served at the right temperature. — 8 days ago

Lauren Johnson

10

Smelled and tasted amazing.

The Winery Restaurant and Bar, Newport Beach JW + SK. 6/9/2025 — 10 days ago

Ron

9.2

Goes well with sweet potato chips, lol — 15 days ago

with Meli

Tom Garland

9.3

Double decant for sediment and pour. A splendid still dark tawny red color. On the nose: expressive notes of stewed blackberry/plum, worn leather, musty forest floor, truffles, mint. Taste: silky, elegant, savory wine with dried strawberries, leather, cedar, earth, and a peppery chocolate espresso medium plus finish. YUM! Still delivering like a champ at 45 years and glad to have a couple more bottles — a month ago

with Brenda

Josh Betz

9.9

The 2006 was worth waiting for. Harlan is such an incredible@experience The earthy and softness of this wine yet so complex and incredible. Happy anniversary to my bride and celebrating 26 years together. — a month ago

Louis Martin

8.9

Full bodied, semi-sweet, dry, paired well with a ribeye steak. — a month ago

Erica Gamble

8.9

After breathing, smooth with some body but a little more tart than we prefer for a cab. — 2 months ago

Robert Swart

9.3

Dried cherries on the nose. Very port like with the age. Drinking exceptionally well! — 16 days ago

Vinny Brooklyn

9.2

At Smith & Wollensky, New York. Very nice — 17 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Lalo jaime diego orlando adolfo MAGNUM — 22 days ago

Kerry Mccarter

10

I like it — 16 days ago

Jan A

9.5

Spicy, was totally on the syrah track. — a month ago

Rolf Bigler

9.1

Preis: CHF 18.50 — 19 days ago

Jay Kline

9.0

Presented to me double-blind at Tasting Group. The wine appears a garnet color with a near opaque core with significant rim variation; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and significant signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of desiccated and ripe dark and red fruits: currants, plums, brambles, old leather, cigar box, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin (integrated) and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium.

Initial conclusions: this could be Cabernet Sauvignon (or based blend), Tempranillo, Grenache-based blend from the United States, Spain, France or Italy. I felt like this leaned more towards the fruit than the non-fruit character and/or structure. Additionally, the color and desiccated nature of the fruit leads me to believe this bottle has significant age. So, my final conclusion: this is a Cabernet Sauvignon (or based blend), from the United States, California, Napa Valley with 30+ years of age. We’ll call it 1985. Awfully close! Drink now. — 2 months ago

Jay Kline

9.4

It is customary for the wines of Chateau Musar to be released seven years post-vintage. However, in 2013, the decision was made to hold the vintage back. 2006 was unusual for two reasons. The first, were the cool climatic conditions in the Bekaa; the likes of which had not been seen since the 1950’s. There was a two-week period in winter where the valley was blanketed in snow and mild temperatures remained in effect throughout much of the growing season. The second was much more tragic: 2006 was a war year in Lebanon. On July 12th of that year, Israel and Hezbollah engaged in a bloody conflict that lasted (officially) a little over a month. Sadly, thousands of lives were lost. In 2017, eleven years after harvest, the 2006 vintage was deemed ready for release.

Poured into a decanter about 90min prior to service. The 2006 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of black cherry, blackberries, black currants, tobacco, horse blanket, leather, some red and purple flowers, dried herbs and Eastern spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and absolutely delicious. A triumph and perfect with lamb chops. Drink now through 2046+.

How Chateau Musar endures to make wines from the Bekaa remain one of the great examples of human grit and determination available in the world of wine. Frankly, it’s a minor miracle this vintage ever made it to the winery. — a month ago

Alan Snitow

9.1

Drinking young — 12 days ago

Ericsson

9.1

Gifts are always enjoyed. Thanks @Aleks. — a month ago

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.3

Really Happy Anniversary to us! — a month ago

with Brian

Conrad Green

9.4

So rounded and glossy. High toned with black cherry and some mocha and good acidity. Excellent stuff. — a month ago

with Rick

Jan A

9.5

Really looked forward to this one, but a little bit too rich to warrant higher score. Missing the acidity/tension a bit.
Edit: and it was served too warm.. — 2 months ago