Nathan O'Brien

9.6

#Glory #HappySicilianDay — 9 years ago

with Anthony

Holly Orchard

Certified Sommelier, President of Savvy Cellar Wines Inc.

9.1

Really enjoyed this- needed a gentle decant, due to quite a bit of sediment, but I was rewarded with dusty leather, sautéed mushrooms, rich earthiness, and a touch of bramble. As it opened, I got a bit more ripe plum, dried dark cherry and some cedar. The low alcohol (13.3%) and noticeable acid made this well integrated wine, a great food wine. I had it with sautéed shallots, green beans, and a filet in brandy peppercorn cream sauce. Very enjoyable! — 10 years ago

Keesha Shepherd

9.2

Keesha had this 11 years ago

Rick Galiardo

9.4

Bordeaux wine dinner; 6/18/15: Pichon Lalande 1990 - Lighter color than others, I think passing its prime. A little dry on the finish but perfectly nice still. Gruaud Larose 1989 - Very classic nose and palate of cedar and pine notes. Most silky palate of the bunch. Two at the table thought it was wine of the night. Not as much to my taste but very much classy Gruaud. Cos 1986 - Funky barnyard nose. Deep palate with still strong tannin, but plenty of fruit coming through. Liked it but there was some brett there that to me, hurt. Lynch Bages 1985 - For me, the wine of the night, largely due to the truly stunning nose. A tad dry on the palate but still long finish of dark fruit. — 11 years ago

Abigail Koffler

8.9

Dry and bubbly
4k4 giving
— 11 years ago

Donna Tomlinson

9.7

Smooth finish — 13 years ago

Nick Ferrall

9.3

Understated and beautiful... — 9 years ago

Andrew Mecoli

9.2

2008 magnum. Very smooth and silky. More concentrated than other Stella wines I've tasted, due to the hot vintage, but still very elegant. One of the very best producers in Montalcino. — 10 years ago

with Federico, Stefano and 1 other

Greg Sorensen

9.0

Super interesting and drinkable blend of Syrah and Dornfelder. — 11 years ago

Rick Hadsall

9.2

Dark fruits, some sweetness balanced by soft tannins. Delicious on its own or with food!! — 11 years ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.5

From Donati Family Vineyards. Great everyday or dinner red blend. Berry fruit bouquet. Dark cherry, mocha, and black pepper with a slight oaky finish. — 11 years ago

Kapyrick Wine

10

Very nice expression of Central Coast Chardonnay. Unoaked , crisp green apple, creamy. — 12 years ago

Robbin Gheesling

Founder/Educator Vineyard Adventures

9.2

Still rather youthful! — 13 years ago

Sean Herriott

8.9

Lush black fruit flavors accompanied by lavender spice in the bouquet. This one sneaks up on you with the 15% abv. A modern take on the pleasures of drinking wines from the Cotes due Rhone. — 10 years ago

Mr.Pink

9.4

Tasted from a 3 Liter/Double Mag. This wine is a big Yquem. The fruit flavors I get are honey melon, peach and pineapples. The botrytis is massive in this wine. I even prefer this wine to the 83, 86 and 89. However, due to the rains in 82, there is not much to go around. Harvest began on September 16 and ended on the 25. Five weeks of rain follow. They will waited until November 7 to make a final pass. — 10 years ago

Reinholds Zviedris

9.4

Very rich tasting wine for summer - best enjoyed with some BBQ. Reminds me of Argentinian wines. Dark berry aroma. Cherry, dark berry taste with some oak finish. — 11 years ago

Lisa McDougall

9.3

Very good flavour. — 11 years ago

Lauren Barnard

9.5

Our Christmas dinner wine. Love everything about this wine. Excellent tannins. Soft, structured. Maybe slightly young still. But a rare find. — 11 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.9

70 tocai fruilano 30 ribola giala — 12 years ago

Robbin Gheesling

Founder/Educator Vineyard Adventures

8.9

Having a cold while on tour really stinks! — 13 years ago