Aaron Tan

8.9

Wasn’t a fan - blocky and lacking finesse. Very concentrated and almost un-pinot-esque in my eyes. Prominent tannins too. Probably needs time. — 3 years ago

K Brooks

8.9

Quite nice Syrah with Swedish meatballs & cream sauce ($13) — 4 years ago

Martin Sher

8.9

More spicy than the 2018. Just $13 or thereabouts at Costco. — 5 years ago

Cullen Perry

9.0

super interesting expression, not too much toast, lemon, good acid, amber color — 6 years ago

Raj Harb

9.3

Such purity. A notch below the ‘13 — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Had to get a bottle for holidays. Beautiful dark color, blend of Tempranillo, Graciano & Mazuelo, aged in new French oak for 24 months. Concentrated red fruit aromas with light oak and spice. On the palate ripe red fruit flavors, complex with layers fruit & spice, noting espresso, cacao and toasty oak. Tannins are a bit biting now but should softer with time. Lingering, great balance on the finish ending with . Decant to drink now, otherwise let this baby sit in the cellar. No ‘12 or ‘13, so grab ‘10 & ‘11 now — 7 years ago

Jeanette Bangs

9.3

Délicieux! 13 Alsatian grape varieties blended to perfection. A pretty pleaser for the price. — 8 years ago

Jess

9.0

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of
Dry. Flavors lemon, lemongrass, mineral. Citrus & herbal.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 3 years ago

Katie

9.1

3/13/22 ciao with the girls — 4 years ago

Neil Wanee

9.2

The body more like a Chardonnay with a slightly spicy finish — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Been awhile since I pulled out an Insigna.

The 03 Pichon Lalande is the better wine and steak pairing. However, Napa Cabernet is the choice to finish steak and enjoy on its own after. You never want to do Napa before Bordeaux IMHO. It’s much harder to adjust from sweeter to something more earthy.

Enjoyed the 05 as my score reflects. I don’t remember it being as sweet as it was in previous tastings. Still quite good. It just tipped my sweet scale a little too much.

The body is, rich, lush & round. It’s achieved good evolution after 13 years in bottle and will continue to improve over the next 6-8 years and last another 15 years. As I mentioned, the fruit was ripe & sweet. Blackberries, black plum, black raspberries, plums, hints of blueberries and strawberries haunting the backend. Rich, dark earth, Rutherford dusty tannins and dry soils, purple cola, touch of fresh tobacco & graphite, light baking spices of; cinnamon, dash of clove, nutmeg and vanillin, anise to black licorice, saddle-wood, used leather, dry stems, some dry, crushed rocks/limestone with red, dark, purple and blue florals. The acidity round and nicely executed. The finish was similar wire to wire. It’s, lush, rich, elegant, touch too sweet, polished, well balanced & knitted with a soft, persistent, dark spice on the long set. Very enjoyable second bottle.

Photos of; Joseph Phelps Winery & sloping estate vines, inside lounge are with views of the back side, tasting terrace and front lobby/salon area upon entering past check in. — 5 years ago

with Christina and James

Sean Stephenson

9.9

Light and smooth — 7 years ago

Neil Wanee

9.7

Wonderful perfectly balanced rose — 7 years ago

Justin Hurst

9.5

13 May 2016 Disgorgement. — 8 years ago

Vino Joe

9.7

Outstanding. Decanted and there was a decent amount of sediment for a 13 year old bottle. It opened up after 30 minutes and totally hummed after 60. This wine is smooth and balanced with a finish that resonates deeply. This was a memorable wine and that is always my hope when I uncork! — 3 years ago

Neil Wanee

9.5

Our 2019 edition had Chremisa in large letters on the bottle and it was fabulous. It was different than any Gruner we’ve had. — 4 years ago

Vanessa

9.0

Ruby with secondary garnet hues. Strong, red fruit character with molasses, licorice, anise, vanilla, nutmeg, white pepper notes. Palate is tart with noticeable tannins. Blend is Tempranillo, Garnacho, Graciano, and Mazuelo. ABV 13%. — 5 years ago

with Deked1

Zach Demers

9.3

First time having Bosconia. Wonderfully supple but still a babe at 13 years. Delicious red fruit, cocoa/milk chocolate, wild herbs and warm baking spices on the nose. Nicely integrated, medium body, excellent clarity and finish. Plenty of tannic structure and rich fruit, like all LdH this will go for ages. — 6 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

8.9

Actually my first ever Lauer. Cannot believe that myself..:: served blind, I started off in Rheinhessen (maybe Wittman?) but finally decided upon a GV from Alzinger in Wachau. Liked it very much but lacked Mosel tension, slate minerality and racy acidity impressive concentration. Very good wine, hoping to be something else? — 7 years ago

David L

9.5

13’ Last bottle. — 8 years ago