Mark Flesher

9.4

Cult chard tasted alongside a 2010 Aubert Lauren Chard....this one lost by a unanimous vote (and it wasn't even a blind vote either). I think everyone WANTED the Judge to win, but there was nothing to Judge here. At least for THIS COMPARISON, in 2018, the Aubert was the winner. BUT, this Judge chard did have more acidity up front than the Aubert, and IMO this wine has more aging potential than the 2010 Lauren Chard, which was pretty much right on the top of the hill tonght. Hard to beat a wine in its prime window, but goes to show you that Aubert makes chards that will compete with this kind of opponent. Lots of acid up front. Stone ground fruit entry, mineral-rich middle. I think that I was getting more pear than anything else here, but there was a hint of youthful butter and some dates. Finishes with actually a really nice fruit/nutty/almost gritty/tannin character for about 60 seconds, which is the one thing I will say that I give advantage to the Judge. Bravo! — 8 years ago

with Dan, Shay and 1 other

Anthony Biagi

Winemaker Hourglass, Owner Patria

9.4

Wow In a flight of chateau montelena and caymus 85s this drop kicked them out of the room. Hints of Brett but adds to the complexity of black olive, camphor, Dried fruits and herbs. Patrick Campbell made so many great wines and does not get enough credit this wine sings, bravo. — 10 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.5

One of my absolute favorites in Napa!
2nd wine served & the favorite among the group. Love the Rich notes of vanilla custard and creme Brulé, tasted apricot as well. Bravo to a spectacular Chardonnay! — 10 years ago

with Roderic, Kirk and 3 others

Amy Shaw

8.9

Yummy with pork and whitebeans and tomatoes. — 10 years ago

Kyle Bella

9.0

Big but such a nice balance of fruit, acid and astringency. This is a slow but smooth sipper for those contemplative nights. — 11 years ago

Corin Hirsch

9.0

There is next to nothing online about Montepila, an obscure grape from Andalucia. This winemaker uses it for orange wine, really a pale peach hue with undertones of honeysuckle, apricot, and almonds. Delicious. — 11 years ago

Sean Nelson

10

Simply perfect. Defies all attempts to break it down into component parts. Wow. Bravo, @Cathy Corison ! — 11 years ago

Petra Thieriot

Owner/Importer Dee Vine Wines

10

#PRINZ offers another glorious #Riesling Kabinett from 2012 that was an absolute highlight of the Rheingau auction--BRAVO! — 13 years ago

with Andrew, Dade and 1 other

Julia Weinberg

10

Bravo hardy! — 13 years ago

Raun Kupiec

9.0

Yum, red forest fruits, spice, tea, nice tannins and a long finish, but I don’t think it has reached the 2010 levels — 9 years ago

with Barbara

Cindy Cammack

8.9

Super smooth. Not overly raisiny. A nice finish to a meal. — 9 years ago

with David

Fredrik Johansson

Winemaker Staglin Family Vineyard

9.5

My goodness! Stellar! Wow. Balanced. Fresh. Flinty. Beautiful reduction. Crystalline fruit and concentration. Bravo! — 10 years ago

Ryan Mayes

9.2

Better than when we had it at the winery. Fruit de force. Bravo. — 10 years ago

with Rob

Benjamin Hickey

8.9

Dusty with muted dark cherries. — 10 years ago

Kevin Neely

9.0

Fun wine with a fun label. This is a delicious everyday Tuscany drinker with good fruit and solid body. Along with sour cherry, I get freshly mown green grass, thyme, and a hint of rosemary. Great pairs with family of, but I can drink this on the patio in the fall with a good book. — 10 years ago

Henry Reed

8.9

Very good for proce, dry — 11 years ago

Colin Chin

9.8

It has finally come around. Beautifully integrated tannins and fruit. Plums and cherries. A Classic French Bordeaux by Christian Moueix bravo. This should be the wine standard. Drink now or in the next 5 years. — 11 years ago

Damian Gutierrez

9.4

Hecho artesanalmente. — 12 years ago

Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET

President Drink Local Wine Inc, Educator Discover Wine & Spirits Academy

9.3

Herbal and fruity with weight. — 13 years ago

Fabio Enes

9.1

I really liked this wine, no strong at all — 14 years ago

Tumi Ferrer

8.9

Unexpectedly Bordeaux-y. Went great with the reindeer liver paté and bramble berries. — 9 years ago

Alessandro Cantarelli

9.0

good and structured with intense mature red fruit to the nose — 9 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.5

Stellar 11! Badass winemakers find a way to make badass juice even in a tough year.
Bravo! — 10 years ago

Joyce Lin

8.9

Nutty at the end of taste, red cherry, medium plus tannin. Dark garnet color. Lingering in the mouth. — 10 years ago

Amílcar Tavares

9.0

Violaceous rubi color, wood berry aromas with a touch of black chocolat. — 10 years ago

Keith M

9.5

現行2010だが、こちらは2006。
甘濃いワインは嫌煙していたのだが、やられた。
メルローのようなプラムのニュアンス。枯葉やタバコのような熟成した雰囲気と甘いバニラの香り。
透き通った柔らかな酸味と滑らかなタンニンが後味を締める。
甘美なワイン。 — 10 years ago

James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.6

Guess who's back. Back again! Bravo Mr. Mahle and friends. — 11 years ago

Jim Westby

9.6

My friend Jerzy remarked, "Smells like the inside of a Mercedes Benz." Leathery and elegant. Just what an old wine should be. — 11 years ago

Bobby Linsley

9.5

10 year Bordeaux...Bravo. The tannins have settled somewhat with the result being that this wine's structure, acidity, frame and finish are all in alignment. Rich dark fruits,cassis and Christmas cake. Such a joyfully smooth drop. — 11 years ago

Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET

President Drink Local Wine Inc, Educator Discover Wine & Spirits Academy

9.5

Savory, berry spice. Good acid and tannin. — 13 years ago