David Lieberman

9.1

The last champagne vintage I went deep in was 1996, but this bottle of 2002 Lanson Gold label made me wonder if I hadn't made a mistake on the 02 vintage. Pulled out of the rack for a Friday night sushi dinner, I was rocking back on my heels from the quality of this wine. Beautifully opulent with yeasty richness that was heartstopping
and delicious. The depth of flavor just way more than I had expected for $65. Acidity quite subsided and the wine had tipped over to its mature character that I associate with older, more expensive tete de cuvees. Yeasty, voluptuous, baked apples and some lemon curd. Nice combination. Mmmm... This bubbly wrapped itself around me with grace and turned me into a fan. I have six more bottles - they won't live to see the new year... — 11 years ago

Raitt

9.1

Excellent at this price, juicy, fruity, right acidity, smooth. Pleasant from opening to 4 hrs later! — 12 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.5

Wine of the night for many, the facts: made from 80% Roussanne and 20% Grenache Blanc, from vines between 10-40 years old, and a small quantity of the “Vieilles Vignes” cuvee, produced entirely from Roussanne vines of at least 65 years of age. Deep gold in color, this is indeed in the mature stage. A complex and full nose showed layers of almonds, sea breeze, candied citrus and honeysuckle. The palate indeed confirmed the small bit of oxidized notes (sherry like saline) that went very well with the yellow fruits and flowers, full bodied with grace, minerality and good acid cut which no doubt is how it was able to age. — 12 years ago

with Javier

Alia Connor

9.5

Nom nom. Great acid and funk. Did it start to fall apart the longer it was open? :( bday wine #3 from Passage and my fave so far. — 11 years ago

Paul Stroud

Sommelier/Wine Director

9.6

What a great wine. So different from Santa Barbara but still very true to her style. — 12 years ago

Christina Turley

Sales & Marketing Turley Wine Cellars

9.3

Tasting through the fall releases for the mailer. Vines in this wine anywhere from 41-129 years old. — 12 years ago

with Turley

Jason Kreizenbeck

9.9

A rare treasure to get to enjoy the Grace Family Cabernet from 1990. Cannot wait to enjoy this with family tonight! — 12 years ago

with Scott

Sarah Piddington

10

This was a recommendation from a friend and I owe him a hug! What a fabulous wine. It just keeps getting better! — 12 years ago

Mo Daly

9.4

mclaren vale orange arneis — 12 years ago

Garrett Pierce

Sales Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant

9.0

Light and friendly. Could have easily been a rosé from the south of france. — 13 years ago