Donald Williams

9.4

Wonderful after a bit of time in the decanter. Could easily have held it a few more years. — 7 years ago

with Bonnie

Jay Kline

9.0

Popped and poured. This was opened on a night where there was stiff competition from the Old World (Ferrando Carema and Cascina Roccalini Barbaresco). While it was an obvious outlier, it held its own just fine. Abundant Zinfandel fruit in a slightly more restrained style with enough nuance to keep someone interested in a night of wines that dominated in the nuance and structure department. All that being said, it sure was a nice wine to end on. The 2012's are drinking well at this point but I still think these will be better with a couple more years in the cellar. — 8 years ago

Adrian Snead

9.7

1982 vintage. Has held up amazingly well. Wine as old as I am. — 8 years ago

Thabiso Mohohlo

9.0

On a snowy New York evening, this Etna proved to be rounded enough with bright red fruit held together by the wine's acidity. It grows nicely on you as the evening gets even colder. — 9 years ago

B

10

1968 Vina Rēal Cosecha Gran Reserva Temperanillo blend. Drank this at Reddwood lunch for A&S' birthday. Hard to believe this wine was almost 50 years old. We didn't decant this and it was great- held up perfectly. Gorgeous brick color, still fruit on the nose, elegant and slightly sweet finish. So fun to try! — 10 years ago

Valerie Chelley

9.3

Hanzell is consistent with their held back more elegant Burgundian style while still allowing depth in their wines. The red fruit, slightly tart, is present without overpowering the palate. — 10 years ago

Brandon Griffin

9.2

Being held accountable! — 10 years ago

Michael Foggia

8.9

This was 30yr old and while likely well past its prime, was still pretty interesting and held together over a few hrs...#calicanlast — 11 years ago

Charles Garrison

9.0

Stunning how well this SB has held up — 11 years ago

Jesse Mallgren

9.8

I was five. Held up well. — 11 years ago

John Rubino

9.1

Held up very well to the lasagna! — 12 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.8

Seven Stones was the wine of this market visit to Napa. For me, it is the very definition of why I drink wine. Great fruit that is not overworked and is the Webster’s Dictionary of elegance, even at this young age.

On the nose; beautiful dark & medium red cassis. Ruby in style with amazing florals. Blackberries, dark cherries, raspberries & blue fruit mix. The red florals are so engaging, They possessed me for quite sometime before getting to tasting the wine. Soft baking spices with understated vanilla.

The body was medium full. Tannins unbelievably soft, silky and elegant for such a young wine. The fruits picked at the perfect ripeness. Such elegance! Creamy and ruby fruits of; cherries, dark cherries, creamy raspberries and wafting blue fruits. Soft spices, dry crushed rock powder, delicate volcanic minerals, touch herbaceous, whiff of black olive, dry soils, beautiful red roses and violets. The structure firm yet delicate as was the tension. The length and balance in perfect harmony. The long, polished finish simply amazing. Especially, in a wine this young.

Photos of; the property with the seven stones from Yosemite that are held together by gravity and weight 100,000 pounds, and two other artworks from the owners amazing art collection and the view from their terrace. — 8 years ago

Alex Hughes

9.4

1989 vintage. One of the best Dunn’s I’ve had. Has held up great with that trademark dark cherry core still intact, and fruit followed by layers of earth and leather. Tannins are still there even after nearly 30 year but a great, layered and integrated wine. Excellent. — 8 years ago

Cameron Etezadi

9.7

Amazing and delicious vintage that has held up well. Rich tawny notes of caramel, ripe fruits, and smoke. Distinctly port like in its body and profile. Medium high acidity and lighter body surprises. — 9 years ago

with Eric and Jenn

John Giaquinta

9.2

Lovely red colour with sweet oak and vanilla on the nose. Still has enough fruit flavors where you can taste the balance and elegance of dark cherries and blueberries. I've opened up older vintages that have just not held up and surprisingly this one is still going. I don't think it gets any better, still pretty awesome. — 10 years ago

with MG

David Hemmerling

9.0

Cork pulled clean very little sediment and nice garnet color. Nose okay and decanted and let breathe over several hours sipping. Held up and improved over the evening though lacks sparkle. — 10 years ago

Brook Jennings

9.6

1998 vintage has held up really well! With my buddy Gibby and wife. Let it decant over several hours and it opened up beautifully. Cedar, leather and mineral on the nose. Long finish with full body. Wish I has 10 moe bottles. — 11 years ago

Cole Dowsley

9.2

Lovely Syrah blend. Held up beautifully to hand cut NY strip. — 11 years ago

Greg March

9.1

Enjoyable bottle. Nice mouth feel and finish.
Held up well after opening too. — 11 years ago

Kristen Reitzell

9.0

Held the fruit for a good 30 minutes. Not bad for a wine that was stored in my Mom's closet for 30+ years. — 12 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.3

Followed a pretty big cab and held its own. Very fruit forward with flavors of plum, blueberries, vanilla, chocolate and an herbal touch to the finish. — 8 years ago

Henry Horn

9.2

Great wine. Held up well. Stong tannis. Great finish. — 8 years ago

Kellin

9.5

Perfectly aged in large format bottle. Tannins have held up over time but don't overwhelm. Aromas: dried roses, burnt blackberry. Flavors: currant, dried cranberry, juniper. Beautiful wine. Once in a lifetime opportunity to taste it! — 9 years ago

Ben Brenner

9.4

Still great - cork held up barely — 10 years ago

Lewis Chester

8.9

2000 vintage. From Jay. 2000 Bartolo Mascarello - Brief Note from Galloni Historical Retrospective Held in London April 26, 2016. Black fruits, Black cherry with some menthol. Good sweetness on the entry. Good acidity. Weak on the rear pallet. Finish is somewhat weak. Nice ruby colour. More in the style of what Maria Teresa's father than her. Fruit is much more muted. It has integrated well over the years from the initial barnyard aromatics that it displayed when initially bottled. Drink no to 2020. 89/100 — 10 years ago

Alexandra Harner

9.1

Held up beautifully! — 10 years ago

Jim Phillips

9.2

Soft and supple with good berry and black cherry notes. Still has firm tannins and has held up well. A tasty wine that has aged well for 21 years. 1994 vintage. — 10 years ago

James Carter

9.2

Aged very well. Structure held beautifully. Full fruit length of mouth. A delight. Cellaring may have been an issue for others who found it past its prime — 11 years ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Poured through a Soirée and decanted for 30 minutes. Beautiful garnet robe. The funk hits you first and I like that. Wet hay and bright brambles with black pepper and garrigue. Delightful still on day three. Tannins and acid to round out. Balanced with the 15% ABV held in check. Loads of life in this yet. Hold or enjoy with patience now. Four bottles remaining and I'll get more if I can. — 11 years ago

A B

9.7

Tasty wine. Very fruit forward on initial pour. Held up after 24 hours of decanting. — 12 years ago