K L

9.2

Always enjoyable. Some sweet notes but a nice bright Chardonnay. Not as heavy as the far Niente — 5 months ago

with Matt

Norman Gennaro

9.5

WOTN so far. — 2 years ago

with Amit, Jason and 1 other

Rob Brobst III

10

It explodes from the glass with gregarious allspice and nutmeg notions over a core of warm peaches, guava, and pear tart with suggestions of gingerbread and toast. Medium-bodied, the palate is much more elegant and restrained than the nose suggests, delivering seriously minerally notes and loads of freshness, finishing long and chalky. — 3 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.4

The 1980 vintage in Sauternes was challenging to say the least but Chateau D’Yquem has crafted one of the shining stars of the vintage. Aromatically quite expressive, the Sauternes takes the lead with candied ginger, lychee, apricot and shades of bananas foster that all sing in unison. The palate comes off with an unusual combination of sweet and sour tones, with a strong vein of salinity that races through the core of quince, sour apricot, vanilla creme brûlée and roasted pineapple flavors. Texturally elegant, this is far less on the unctuous side of D’Yquem, but has a beautiful feeling of refinement, freshness and elegance. Still humming at the forty year mark, the 1980 D’Yquem will provide drinking enjoyment for at least another five to ten years. Drink 2020-2027- 94 — 4 years ago

Mike Evans

9.7

Decanted an hour or two before it was served, it was magnificent but still on the young side, it kept opening up with air to reveal different facets of itself, but alas, the bottle was empty far too quickly. — 6 years ago

Ken Davis

10

Love it.. Best red so far — 6 years ago

Mary Madden

9.2

This wine offers tight lemon oil, apple and toffee notes now, and the promise of generosity and layered complexity with time in bottle. — 6 months ago

Anthony Pro

9.1

Not a good vintage, but according to the experts it's ready. After it opened up, it was great.

Katie guessed a 2018 Chianti... not too far off.

Side by side taste of Dry Aged vs Wagyu Striploin. Happy long weekend. — 9 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2014 vintage. Already rocking and a-rolling splishing and a-splashing. No one does silk and gossamer elegance better. Only getting better in the near term and far beyond. 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 7% Cab Franc and 6% Petite Verdot. Always a top fave. — 2 years ago

Julie Parks

9.2

Crisp, dry, refreshing - pineapple in both taste and smell. Great for summer. — 4 years ago

Cary Kochman

9.6

Amazing! The best bottle in 2 months by far! Not even Napa Valley. Smooth and balanced with crazy delicious fruit! — 4 years ago

with Gordon and Tara

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

EnRoute, established 2007 in Russian River Valley by the partners of Napa’s Far Niente winery. An outstanding wine, deep Ruby with aromas of ripe fruit flavors with subtle notes of earth and spice. On the palate cherry and ripe red plum, savory with gentle herb spice. Smooth fine ripe tannins, well balanced on long finish ending with perfect earthy character. Very Nice! — 5 years ago

Ryan Merkley

8.9

Classic unfined, unfiltered with just a hint of funk. — 6 years ago

Rick Wolfen

9.8

At the Hollywood Bowl. Sit down, shut up and savor every sip of this epic wine. Thank you Jason and team! Another amazing wine!! My friends are hogging g it but that’s cool! If you rate this below 95 points you need help!! — 9 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.1

Quite deep ruby slightly narrower rim . This is more closed than any of the previous wines . Quite austere and more mineral , grafite notes . Quite serious on the palate with mineral and dusty cassis , cedar . Good refreshing acidity , slightly dry gritty tannins noticeable . This probably shows the best balance of the 4 so far , all the parts seem better integrated. Dark cassis , cedar and grafite , though not the marine/seashell influence of the 1995. Better length than all the previous wines . This will go further and is probably in the middle of its drinking window, from now and onwards for another 10 years perhaps ? — 9 months ago

Jason Brater

9.2

Delicious Pinot. Great example of the depth of the Hartford single vineyards. Blueberry preserve, Cassis, red raspberry, cocoa, black tea, oak, tannin. — 4 years ago

with Heather and Randall

Serena Di Solito

10

Fav red wine so far 🥀 — 4 years ago

with Tony

Arden Barnett

9.5

Quite the birthday dinner. By far the best wine paring I have ever had with a dinner. Now it’s time to go run the Chicago Marathon! Lightning minerality, fresh lemon zest, smell of brioche dough about to go into a warm oven. Great way to start the meal of a lifetime. — 5 years ago

Tracey Clements

9.5

Favorite so far. Great anytime! Yummy and sweet and refreshing. — 6 years ago

Joe Paradise

9.5

Earth leather cedar and baked red and black fruits. Very complex and beautifully stuctured. Tannins very fine and integrated. For a fairly young wine it was really nicely far along. This was a suprising standout among some really strong wines. — 7 years ago