Will Stanley

9.4

Wow. I’ve waited a long time to try my first Tondonia (surely this is a milestone for any budding wine collector, no?), having held onto this 2002 for a while and having a case or two of Heredia’s more recent vintages downstairs.

Such was the anticipation for trying this Rioja stalwart that I was almost nervous that it wouldn’t live up to it - especially with 2002 being such a rotten vintage for Spain’s flagship wine region. But this was staggeringly youthful, piercingly savoury with a gentle balance of tannin & acidity but all the supple features of an old school, aged Rioja. This is really special stuff. — 5 years ago

Chip Hughes

9.1

I miss when Rosenblum was the shit. Coffee grounds, forest floor, porcini, wet potting soil, black tea. Entering the relaxed, savory/sweet part of its lifecycle. I always felt like a smart guy when I could score all of this wine I wanted while all the collector types drove up the price of Ridge York Creek. — 6 years ago

Jake Perdie

Owner Beach & Vine Wines & Spirits

9.7

1982 La Chapelle. Was brought by a Chapelle collector on a Tuesday afternoon. It was in a cooler and chilled to about 48 degrees. We decanted it and at first seemed light but as it warmed up in our glasses stronger notes of tobacco and spearmint and cherry came through. As it warmed more, it became more interesting and complete. It was even a bit floral. We tasted it along side the 83. I love all Chapelle and this was a treat to try the 82. — 7 years ago

Jack Cranley, Backroads Wine Club & Cascadia Premium Wines

9.4

Absolutely delightful. Fresh and Lively but with a huge helping of Earth and crushed rock making it super intriguing. — 7 years ago

Michael McNabb

9.1

Last bottle of the case. Wish I was more collector than a drinker-- sometimes. — 8 years ago

Steven Lee

9.1

Heard great things about this value shiraz and didnt dissapoint. It is really quality shiraz and it is like baby canokilla. Good fragrant with dark berry and subtle minerality. The tannin is fine and quite a complex wine. Real good value for money — 8 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.5

Ten plus years on and still had great meat and and non fruit character, yet with a touch of fruit believe you me. From the cellar of a distinguished Australian collector. — 6 years ago

with Mark and Matt

Lance Williams

9.1

Tasted at the March 2019 Montebello Collector event — 6 years ago

Jason Gencarelli

10

Great balance, goes with anything — 7 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.4

Last of a batch of bottles acquired at auction from a collector who bought on release and maintained a cold cellar. Great fill. Yellow gold color. At opening this showed notes of lemon, wet river stones, and citrus notes with a great wallop of acidity in the mouth. But with air it grew tired over the evening and notes of toffee and burnt orange appeared. Drink up. BDay dinner 3/12. — 7 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.2

20 September 2017. Vine Wine, Brooklyn, NY. — 8 years ago

Seiji Takeuchi

8.9

Cherry and spice at the end. California. — 8 years ago

Ben de Vin

9.1

Voluptuous yet very well balanced - excellent. — 8 years ago

Maria Carrillo

9.4

Full body rich flavor of cherries and blackberries — 6 years ago

Lance Williams

9.2

Tasted at March 2019 Montebello Collector event — 6 years ago

Jordan Wardlaw

9.0

Remarkably good condition for a 28-year-old cru bourgeois. Brilliant color, excellent clarity, pretty tannins. Showing minimal oxidation for a wine of this pedigree. Lots of dried flowers, plum and red apple skin character with resinous herbs, tar, old leather and orange peel. I doff my cap to the most devoted collector who curated this collection for us. Truly outstanding provenance. — 6 years ago

Travis W

9.0

Oh my. Almost European in its cool climate delicacy and balance. 5 years young. Drink now and over the next decade at least. — 7 years ago

Benjamin Hickey

9.2

Very well made wine. Med body, rounded. — 7 years ago

Ian Riach

8.9

Palate cleansing sherry. Fresh, but with body. Good with olives and charcuterie. On an exploration tonight being led by my worldly wine collector friend Alex. Stay tuned. — 8 years ago

James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.4

Another treasure from Monday's collector tasting. This bottle was shining brightly. — 8 years ago