Ben Brenner

9.4

Still great - cork held up barely — 10 years ago

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

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Brandon Griffin

9.2

Being held accountable! — 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

John Rubino

9.1

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

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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

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

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

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

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