Lewis Chester

9.5

1958 Giacomo Conterno Monfortino: from Jay. This was the Ying to the Mascarello's Yang. Lovely rich ruby colour with virtually no bricking on the edge. The nose developed over the course of 15 to 20 mins in the glass. Unlike the Mascarello that was shedding perfume from the moment it hit the glass, the Monfortino needed more air before becoming less brooding. Dark fruits on the nose. Purple plums, black cherries, some forest floor, light tobacco as well as some floral elements prevailed. The palette was a reflection of the nose so no surprises. The fruit was far from dried out and this particular bottle still had plenty of life left in it but from my recent experience this is the exception rather than the rule. I have had around 10 bottles of old Monfortino ('55 / '58 / and '61) over the last year and the bottle variation, as you would expect, is tremendous with the majority of them past their prime. The finish was strong and in keeping with the rest of the package with reasonable length and quality. Drink now. 95/100.

— 11 years ago

Morgan Diamant

9.3

Had in Carmel with Jette...white Rhone blend - 58% Vigonier and 42% Marsanne...full, oaky, creamy, vanilla, reminds me of a root beer float? — 12 years ago

Kellie Dolan

9.1

Vanilla, cherry, raspberry and plum notes. Moderate smooth finish. Light tannins. — 13 years ago

Cameron Schutza

9.5

2012 GSM (58% Syrah, 26% Grenache, and 16% Mourvèdre) flavors of blackberry, raspberry rocky minerals and hints of smoky meat and spice. — 11 years ago

Al Sollami

9.1

1997 took 15 mins to open needed decanting. But then really nice $58 retail — 11 years ago

Austin Beeman

9.1

Big strong power and very rich. Layers of richness like strata. Very serious. Another yummy. $58 — 12 years ago

with Tricia

Neil Kumpers

9.6

Boston Mare restaurant $58 — 13 years ago

Ryan Mullins

9.2

Dried flowers, cranberries, tabacco and GA clay. In its latter life but pretty beautiful and a treat at $58 on a winelist with smoked short rib. This is this fakest real Rolex ever! — 11 years ago

with boyd

Daniel Kaplan

9.1

Very solid Syrah. Had it first at Sushi Ran. Easy to buy from the vineyard and worth it. — 12 years ago

E Lopez

9.1

Chris's 58 Degree suggestion. Enjoyed by Jeremy, Pam and Marti. Leathery, earthy, smells like coffee. Fairly tannic. — 12 years ago