Dave Hoffman

8.9

50% Sangiovese; 25% Merlot; 25% Cabernet Sauvignon — 2 years ago

Monica Molina

9.5

Love it. Juicy, sweet-ish, great with dinner — 3 years ago

web bond

9.5

Schloss Gobelsburg Tradition 50 Years NV

The wine contains:
Vintage 1970 - 1979. . . . . . . 11% (1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1979)
Vintage 1980 - 1989 . . . . . . 12% (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1989)
Vintage 1990 - 1999 . . . . . . 7% (1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999)
Vintage 2000 - 2009 . . . . . . 37% (2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, which was held in cask)
Vintage 2010 - 2017 . . . . . . 33% (2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, all held in cask)
 
Grape varieties: Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Grüner Sylvaner, Muskat Sylvaner, Riesling Sylvaner, Welschriesling, Muskat Ottonel, Traminer, Muskateller.
 
Production: 1171 cases of 750ml bottles and 850 Magnum bottles (all in wood cases) — 4 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.1

Gerry Casale of DEVO taking us through his rose and Pinot. Thank you Quinton Jay of Bacchus Wine Shop in Millbrae, CA for making this happen! — 5 years ago

Ira Schwartz

10

Flashback 20+ years ago to the Wine Library in New Jersey. Walking with my 14-year-old niece she was drawn to a double magnum sitting in the corner of the cold room. She exclaimed, “ Uncle Ira , that is the biggest bottle of wine I have ever seen.” Excited by her enthusiasm I told her I would buy it and we would drink it at her wedding. That opportunity presented itself this weekend. I decided this was best consumed at the rehearsal dinner. As one would expect the bottle drew its share of oohs & aahs. The cork was pristine. I should have decanted as the bottle had a ton of sediment. On the nose; earth, hints of leather, and tobacco. In the mouth a textbook example of an aged California Bordeaux blend. Concentrated flavors of red and dark fruit, herbs, vanilla, and graphite flow into a stunning finish that still has a tannic structure. An elegant and seamless wine that has years of life remaining . I have been fortunate to taste wines that could bring you to tears. This bottle brought me to tears before a drop of wine touched my lips — 5 years ago

with Randy, Monica and 1 other

Jen

9.3

Norb bday dinner — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

First time trying out the new backyard digs but still drinking the NV BSBR. Go to Rosé bubbles. Always get that 50-50 bar or creamsicle flavor with perfect, powdery chalkiness that the region of Champagne does best. Also, appreciate the 12% ABV. Yummy. 😋 — 2 years ago

Kendall Johnson

9.2

Crisp and bright — 4 years ago

Liz M

9.2

Delightful and fresh fruity Chardonnay (with sushi) — 4 years ago

Ken Z

9.5

Drank 12/31/20

Happy New Year!

Scents of dried cherry, leather, tobacco leaf, and cedar Incredible balance with sweet cherry, earth, and a touch leather. Long finish dominated by cherry and drying tannins.

4/22/9/5/4 +50=94 pts.

JS went 98 on this one. A fantastic wine, bit cant quite get there. — 4 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.6

Happy Father's Day 2020 to all; I'm posting pictures of our fur-kids, an independent and somewhat self-interested bunch. Two boys (9) and two girls (3), all rescued from various locations across the East Coast of the US. They generally bring the utmost of joy to my life on a daily basis.

Nose has blackberry jam on moist leather, minor cedar, very light barnyard notes, grilled blackberry,
blueberry compote, brewed dark roasted coffee, wet garden soil, chocolate vines candy and dried orange peel.

Palate has over-ripe blackberry, wet tanned leather, dark chocolate syrup, dehydrated black cherry, chocolate covered blueberry and moist cedar.

Silky smooth, intense finish running +2m, still showing tannins. Expect this bottle to easily hold another 10+ years without concern, in proper storage.

Decanted ~5h. Paired with well salted (in advance), medium-rare, grilled NY strip steaks from my favorite, local farmer in Columbia Co. NY (Kinderhook Farm) and sauted, early season, baby squash in ozro with our garden herbs.

INAUGURAL vintage on this wine, I certainly didn't realize that fact when we bought it in September 2005! This has been in storage for the prior 15 years, just coming back home in January 2020.

Merlot 50% / Cabernet Sauvignon 40% / Petit Verdot 10% — 5 years ago

Lynda

9.0

Very good warm sake. Smooth finish with a hint of licorice. Will definitely have again. — 6 years ago

ESF

8.9

Overpriced exotic white blend from Sonoma: you get a bunch of that Malvasia nose, very floral, fennel, herbs, citrus-y, silky on palate, nicely integrated acidity - more austere on palate, lean/angular, herbaceous green edged, but w/decent power — 2 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

A blend of 50% Malbec, 22% Merlot, 22% Cab Sauv & 6% Cab Franc, aged in French oak 50/50 new & 1 year old, combining fruit from Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruit, earthy and floral spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and tart cherry flavors, with vanilla, licorice, citrus and herb spice. Fine tannins, well balanced long finish ending with tart fruit and a sweet earthy mineral character. Nice! A Fav! — 4 years ago

Katie

9.3

Great for the price! — 4 years ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.2

Lemon zest, candle wax, sea salt, almost ripe nectarine...what a glorious dinner companion. Round, almost viscous, but zippy acidity and a long caressing finish. I am smitten with white Italian varietals nurtured in California and largely unoaked. — 5 years ago

Pranay Das

9.0

Fruity very well balanced and elegant and medium bodied , our favourite, can give hangovers!
Wine similar to south of France burgundy wine — 5 years ago

Benjamin Wegman

9.5

Perfect pairing with crème brûlée. Doesn’t feel like like 20 years old, but more like 3-4 years on bottle. Can age for 50+ years easily. — 5 years ago

with Alain

Matt Sterr

8.9

Nicely textured, full rosé. 50/50 Sangiovese/Prugnolo Gentile. — 6 years ago

Ben Bradford

9.2

October 2014 disgorgement. Based on 2011 (80%?). Balance 2010/2009 split evenly. 50% chard 50% pn — 6 years ago