Eric Urbani

9.1

Really nice blend. — 7 years ago

Jay Gaughan

9.0

Run Lola Run and a great wine — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

When it comes to my B-day, there is only one fit, an old Pichon Lalande with my Ribeye. As a lover of Bordeaux, these two are my favorite pairing. It’s a very slow walk to the finishline. A small bite of steak and a sip of 89 Pichon Lalande. Then, repeat until finished. I had some concerns about this bottle. A slightly slippery and crumbling cork. The first sip was not bad, but not what you want or are expecting. After some time in the decanter, it really started to shine. On the nose; ripe, ruby, floral cassis, blackberries, dark sweet & sour cherries, baked strawberries, blue fruit hues, dry cranberries, baked rhubarb, saddlewood, soft, used leather, bay leaf, touch of sage, hint of spearmint, eucalyptus, vanilla, cinnamon, crushed dry crushed rock powder, black turned earth, dry brown soil with clay, tobacco leaf and perfumed red florals with violets. The body is full, round and silky. Tannins are well resolved at around 80%. The texture, length, tension and length are in a sweet spot. The fruits are ripe, ruby & expressively floral. Blackberries, dark sweet & sour cherries, baked strawberries, blue fruit hues, dry cranberries, baked rhubarb, saddlewood, soft, used leather, bay leaf, touch of sage, hint of spearmint, eucalyptus, vanilla, cinnamon, crushed dry crushed rock powder, black turned earth, dry brown soil with clay, scorched earth, tobacco leaf and perfumed red florals with violets. The acidity is just a little off but still nice. The finish is divided nearly equally in fruit, earth, florals and herbaceous. It’s very enjoyable but falls just a little short in longer, lingering length. This bottle had good storage, not great. Even so, still has another three to five years ahead. A bottle with excellent storage has another five years beyond this one. Photos of; the backside of Pichon Lalande, angled terrace view of their vines right next to Latour, my steak & twice baked potato (so good) and CEO Nicolas Glumineau. — 8 years ago

Mark Buchanan

9.2

Black pepper and herbs dominate rich, spicy dark fruits, cedar and fruit on the long finish — 11 years ago

Julia Eklund

9.3

Working for this brand now so I might biased but I am enjoying this. Rich flavor and well balanced blend — 11 years ago

Jessica Walkup

8.9

Blackberry, plum & vanilla. — 11 years ago

Kathy Grant

9.3

Very smooth — 12 years ago

Dan Bock

8.9

Opened Thursday night and enjoyed a glass, but it was even better when we finished the bottle Friday evening. — 13 years ago

Erin Pooley

Owner/Winemaker Good Luck Wines

9.5

#apluswine is found between five bells — 13 years ago

Tawnya Walsh

9.2

A local restaurant was featuring this fabulous Paso Robles Merlot! Lovely, a great surprise! Tastes like a Bordeaux- full bodied deliciousness! — 7 years ago

Jeff Payne

9.3

Spicy fruity and lively top notes. — 8 years ago

Frederick Kuehn

9.1

Pale straw with a hint of green. Grassy meadow flowers on the nose. Vibrant acidity support the grapefruit and rose palate. Medium length on the finish. Very pleasureful. — 10 years ago

Mike Mayer

9.3

Who says 2011 was a bad year? Beautiful garnet from the glass. Elegant floral and blue fruit on the nose. Deep blueberry, black berry and currant tastes on the palate. Excellently structured with sweet tannins and beautiful acidity. These grapes come from a great Oakville neighborhood. Great family owned winery! — 10 years ago

Frederick Kuehn

9.4

Tons of umami on the palate. A surprise for a Pinot Noir. Drinks beautifully and well integrated. — 10 years ago

Korey Hill

9.4

Had a year ago and more integrated. Can taste the cab franc but it as prominent as a year ago. Well done — 11 years ago

Jeff Clement

9.2

Had during our 25th anniversary weekend in Santa Fe. One of our favorite wineries from our South Africa trip we shipped back home — 11 years ago

Nicole Holden

10

Sooooo good!! 👍👍 — 12 years ago

Kyle Clausen

8.9

Smooth mild Sauv Blanc. — 12 years ago

Sally Larcker

9.7

Found at Roberts — 13 years ago

Leslie Bartos

9.7

Wow! It’s been several years since our last bottle and it was worth the wait. Happy to have 4 more! Delicious fruit with plenty of brightness. Wonderfully balanced. — 7 years ago

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Timothy Lynch

8.9

Given its pedigree it's a tad uninteresting. Perhaps its prime was five years ago. (2001 Vintage.) — 8 years ago

Paco Suro

8.9

Rough & Tough. But.... Nice blend. Not a Southern Rhone but an El Dorado Rhone Style. — 10 years ago

Michael Mugmon

9.4

With homemade pesto and fresh garbanzos. — 10 years ago

Kevin Healey

9.5

Pinot Noir. — 10 years ago

David Donalson

9.0

07 in magnum for Wife's birthday — 11 years ago

Anne Evangelista

9.5

Very fruity and flavorful Pinot. Great summer wine! — 11 years ago

Julie Turley

9.0

Great everyday dinner wine; light, yet flavorful. — 11 years ago

Jonathan Loubiere

9.7

my all-time favorite Cabernet! — 12 years ago

Michael Walsh Sr

9.9

Been a while since I've had any wine this one here was excellent . — 13 years ago

Erin Pooley

Owner/Winemaker Good Luck Wines

9.7

So excited to open this tonight! @between5bells thank you @jonathan_wood #apluswine — 14 years ago