Full mouthfeel, can taste the oak from the barrels it is aged in. Initially too many tannins and overwhelming, but once opens up it is a nice wine. — 8 years ago
Of the 2 Bordeaux drinking the best tonight, but long term the Brane-Cantenac 2005 will outlive this wine by 10 years easy. While very complex, a fine touch a green is traceable.
A classic currant and forest floor nose, fall leaves abound with a spike of spice and a barely there green that while subtle is apparent.
The pleasure here is higher for its more mature tasted and feel, while the brawny 2005 is a better wine it was not as enjoyable to me and feel it will be another notch enter in 3 years, and likely 2 notches better in 5.
The elegance and feel on this wine is ready to go and will easily go another 5+ years. — 9 years ago
Lots of delicious red fruit and very smooth. Loved it. — 10 years ago
From magnum. — 10 years ago
Bday gift from Francis 3-14 — 12 years ago
Really great for how young and fresh it is! — 7 years ago
Really enjoyed this as an evening sipper by itself. Subtle notes of the bourbon barrel, fairly well balanced. Would get again, especially for price. — 8 years ago
I do believe this is thee* best $8.00 bottle of wine I can ever remember buying. *cheers* — 9 years ago
Incredibly tasty. Big but remarkably light on its feet. Viognier really lifts it up. Pretty insane for the dollas. — 9 years ago
Aromas of wood freshly cut via table or circular saw, caramelized sugar and radial tire - things were looking up. Initial glass was a bit short, which I must say was disappointing after such an auspicious beginning. After a bit of time, she broadened out into an elegant, almost weightless drink. So delicate and pleasant.
— 10 years ago
On tap. One of the original greats. Dank, juicy, crunk. #threefloyds #paleale — 7 years ago
Young but still very approachable — 8 years ago
This wine needed about 3 hours to release. Initially tight with uncomfortable medicinal nose which then totally dissipated. Drinking now next day and you get the age of fully integrated but not fading tannins. Nose has a delightful dark fruit and smokiness. Great fit of nose and taste, meaning - when tastes after smelling the experience is consistent and not jolting. I think the color purple in a subdued way. Very nice. Memo to self: decant and watch for sediment, and enjoy three hours later. — 9 years ago
Lots of life left in this wine. What a treat. From 3 liter. #josephphelps biased review — 10 years ago
Weird, in a good way — 10 years ago
17 August 2013. The Wine Country, Long Beach, CA. — 10 years ago
With Greg & Jill at their friends house — 13 years ago
Elizabeth Verity
Love this, highly drinkable, smooth and flavorful — 7 years ago