MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

Pale amber or medium gold? Salty sand and Manzanilla flower or oxidized white wine in a way, some marmalade. On the palate salty, slightly bitter expressive and tart. Just goes to show that these wines that have already passed through an oxidative ageing process can last for almost forever. #amontillado #montilla #perezbarquero — 6 years ago

Lewis Chester

10

1979 Clos Du Mesnil. What do you do when you are confronted with a legendary wine? You hope it doesn’t disappoint. At Pages in Paris today, Tomo delighted us with this outstanding bottle. Medium golden hue. The nose was to die for: fresh, white flower, chalk and honeyed - alluring and forever changing in the glass while keeping its freshness. Hints of truffle wafted away within minutes. What seemed like an impossible dream of the ultimate Champagne remained intact. Fine but persistent bubbles, huge but balanced concentration with a refreshing, zesty acidity and a finish I can still taste an hour and a half after having drained the last few precious drops of this legend. Wow, wow, wow. Incredible. 100 points. Don’t be afraid to open now or in 20 years. — 6 years ago

Lyndsey Wegner

9.0

I'm not one for steel casks but you can't even tell with this Chardonnay! That bite picks up the citrus fruits but has a long smooth finish. It's creamy and a little dreamy :) — 7 years ago

Paul Woolls

9.4

Wow. What a metamorphoses Started with a funky Bret and anise. Opened in the glass beautifully. Stood up to Elk with a rich Demi. Forever finish. — 7 years ago

Daniel M

9.2

I freaking love this. 38th time in 2 weeks. Just a bit exaggerated but not much. That cherry / bloody nose, those velvety tannins. This long finish. This overall glouglou quality. Who can't love this? It might well be my bwf for now (best wine forever) — 7 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.8

Giving absolute credence to the reputation that the wines from the Margaux commune show, both displayed an elegance allied with a subtle power and perfect balance, especially 2005.

2000 had a trace pyrazine note that I found unexpected, and quite frankly not that enjoyable. Outside of that the wine was perfect. The second bottle did not throw it as strong, so not exactly in the clear on this night.

The 2005 was in perfect shape, drink now or age it another 20 years easy, this was so enjoyable and balanced with perfect tannin integration and a seamless, dense and pure finish that sailed on forever.

#margaux #bordeaux #wine — 8 years ago

David Koenen

8.9

No formal notes. I remember this one as very convincing, fresh with good structure and length. A very fine muscat. Tasted @ Van Bilsen, Muratie tasting. — 9 years ago

Richard Portes

9.0

18 Yes, it will go on forever, but unlike a great Sauternes, it won't get even better. But no complaints! And it was unaffected by 3 days since being uncorked (kept at 12 degrees under Vacuvin). — 9 years ago

Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

9.6

Shit picture. Great wine. Krug has long been one of my favorite '96s. Searing acid structure, but there's enough body, fruit and now secondary savories around it to keep it all together. Drinking now, but will go forever. A total skyscraper of a wine. — 9 years ago

Josh Warsaw

9.7

Little bugger took forever to show up. Delist — 10 years ago

Bryce Bannatyne

New Jersey Sales Representative Martin Scott Wines, Ltd

9.5

Incredible. Complexity layers out in the finish seemingly forever. Very good indeed. — 6 years ago

Shay A

9.6

4th Friday of the month means another monthly Classic happy hour! Great wines, great people.

This was my contribution last night. One of the more profound Cali chards I’ve come across. Powerhouse! The richness and front palate power is very similar to Kongsgaard. Viscous. The notes are honeyed, but not lean...not even compared to the Aubert that was on the table with it. Not overly buttery, more just high quality chard that commands your attention. Mexican vanilla, toasted almonds, and honeyed brioche. The finish goes on forever...lots of cashew, melon, and coconut shell. No stone/tropical fruits here. An absolutely KILLER bottle, @Martin G Rivard , thank you for the intro here! — 6 years ago

with Dan, Mark and 1 other

Martin G Rivard

10

What a beautiful person inside and out! I'm blessed beyond measure to be able to call him "Dad". Words can't adequately express how much I Love him. We opened a few bottles last night that I will hold near and dear to my heart forever. We are celebrating his completion of 6 rounds of chemo therapy in his battle against Prostate cancer. This is his 3rd time in the ring against this opponent and it appears that he's won with a unanimous decision by knockout at this time!!!!!! Love you dad!!!!! So proud of your strength through this process. My Father was born in 1940. A difficult year to say the least:
Germans entered Bordeaux in June of 1940. As dictated by Hitler himself, it was the sworn duty of each and every commander to search and seize whatever could be used for the advancement of the German cause. Bedlam broke out. Chateaux' were ransacked, wine cellars were looted if not used for target practice. The Chateauxs were forced to continue producing wines. It's poetic justice that Mother Nature provided the Germans with the worst growing season from 1940 to 1944!!!! The Germans left Bordeaux in 1944 to the cheers of the residents "Au Revoir Les Allemands"!!!! The 1940 bottle that we enjoyed this evening survived World War II. It Survived the ransacking, pillaging & plunder of countless German soldiers. It's outer capsule showed evident signs of its struggle but it's inner beauty was unblemished and glorious. I've had many, many vintages of Latour from 1928 and on but none have ever tasted as perfect as the one we enjoyed tonight. This 1940 was perfect. It was a fighter, it never gave up, it never relinquished in the face of adversity. That's my Father, that my role model. He's a beautiful person inside & out. I think 1940 is the best vintage that I have ever had the privilege to enjoy. Special thanks to my good friends Michael Troise whom provided me with much of the insights in regards to the incredibly difficult vintage and David Page whom gifted this bottle to me for our celebration this evening. I will never forget your generosity. It was a glorious evening to say the least!!! Wine has a way of bringing people together and encapsulating an evening and event. I couldn't think of a better way to rejoice in his victory than to open a Father & Son birth year wine. — 7 years ago

with Ryan, Christine and 1 other

George Chen

9.2

Not as complex and long as the 75 this 76 shadow wine still lingers with mystery apothecary box of La Miss...forever unique on its own. — 8 years ago

Albert Pak

9.3

Classy. Ripeness but contained. Oak is both subdued and seemlessly integrated. On the nose is explosive fruit, freshness. No secondary aromas detected. On the palate, medium tannins, fine, with great balance. Acidity shines through. Goes on forever -- endless length. — 9 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. — 9 years ago

Bri Mckoy

9.0

Surprisingly delicious for a cheap merlot. Great to sip on before dinner with a cheese plate as well. — 9 years ago

with Jer

Mike Swadener

9.9

Saffron, mushroom, dried fruit...lasts forever on your palate. — 10 years ago

Matthew Loso

9.8

Wow. Over the top! Amazing depth and structure! This will be good forever. — 11 years ago

James Forsyth

9.1

A light version of Other Half. Definitely sessionable, as the name indicates, and hits the spot when wanting something refreshing and a notch up from "simple". — 6 years ago

Laura Dickson

9.4

Exquisite! Just goes to show you don’t have to wait forever for an outstanding wine. — 6 years ago

with Keith

Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.1

Considerably better and with a tripled case production from the prior vintage. Juicy grapefruit, lemons, and orange zest rush to greet you on the palate. Tangible acid is rounded by gentle sweetness from 5% muscat. Solid nose and finish, but the palate steals the show here. Nice wine. — 7 years ago

Buddy Wilson

9.8

There is nothing not to like about this Zinfandel. Easy drinking, smooth, Jammy, balanced with firm tannins and a long finish. — 7 years ago

Mireya Jurado

9.0

We mulled it for Halloween and it turned out really well — 8 years ago

Melissa Kawecki

9.8

OOH HEAVEN IS A PLACE ON EARTH. This vintage is showing beautifully! What an elegant, well-balanced wine! Drink now or save forever and it'll still be delicious. — 8 years ago

Christophe Aebi

9.3

Fantastic length and grip, will last forever! — 8 years ago

Sasha Agapov

9.6

Village perfection from my new favorite producer. It's intense, delicious, incredibly well-balanced. Acidity plays forever for incredible finish. Definitely raises the bar. — 9 years ago

Tom Riley

9.4

Red cherries, damp earth, cassis, tinge of oak and vanilla on the nose. Cool and clean in the mouth, silky smooth, concentrated with good acid. Restrained power. Finish is forever. Excellent! — 9 years ago

Justin Timsit, MS

Wine Director, The Rittenhouse

9.6

Could go on forever... What a gem — 10 years ago

J H

9.8

Unpacked Chardonnay with Suzan. Dinner our house 8/7/3013 — 11 years ago