Jay Kline

9.4

This bottle of 1976 Chateau Lafite Rothschild was cellared in a wine cave part of its life and a modern cellar the more recent part of its life. The fill for this bottle was mid-shoulder and the label had been tattered from back when it was in the cave. Using a Durand, I was able to pull the cork intact and it was saturated but seemed to have done its job. The color was good and the wine was sound; in fact, it was very much alive and full of character! Opened about four hours prior to service and decanted for sediment (of which there was plenty). No formal notes. At this stage in its life, the 1976 Lafite pours a garnet color with an orange rim. The nose is straight up old-money. Classy aromas of desiccated red cherries & red currants, dried tobacco leaf, graphite, a mix of organic and inorganic earth, leather and dried baking spices. On the palate, the structure was still quite palpable with tannins till present and acid doing its job with aplomb. Confirming the notes on the nose. The finish is long and graceful with some nice stoney minerals. Drink now but well cellared examples could hold longer if you wanted…but if you’re even thinking about it, just open it! — 3 years ago

Lauren Jansen

9.6

Xmas present from mom. Loved! — 6 years ago

with D

Julian Gross

9.2

This is just a delicious brut rosé, really one of the best out there that isn’t four figures...beautiful fruit that melts on your tongue, just excellent — 7 years ago

Lisa Fried

9.3

Gorgeous deep blackish purple. The spice and leather and strong and perfect. A fantastic petite Syrah. — 8 years ago

Lincoln Lo

9.0

Easy to drink — 9 years ago

Carl Tominberg

9.0

2012 is excellent. Went very well with Tuna steak. — 10 years ago

Jonas Johansson

9.2

Good times in Nashville. — 10 years ago

Joe Nemeth

10

This old and empty bottle I drank with friends and family members on my Birthday it's a Magnum and wasn't as well cared for as another Magnum of Chateau Talbot also a 1949 Magnum also drank on my birthday with friends who as well as me, are old farts or dead. I'm still kicking but not a clue as to why? Possibly the fine wine I/we consumed? The Talbot was considerably better and I paid less for it back in the 70's. Drank it in 1979 it & me were 30 back then. I loved it then and my guess is I'd love it today!
From my, "For What it's Worth Department!" Joe — 10 years ago

Steve Polatis

9.5

The Prisoner Red. It's the final four winner against some great wines. Vibrant, smooth, versatile and lively. Hopefully your guests like other offerings because that's more for you! — 13 years ago

Susan Daniels

9.1

At the bottle shop with Becky, chris, patty and me. Nice and smooth! — 4 years ago

Leslie

9.2

Had this with friends for a birthday.
Tasting the wine solo it was very juicy, balanced tannins and slightly acidic with flavors of dark cherries, mocha and cinnamon.
After a bite of roasted lamb this wine was georgeous! It glided across the tongue with the fat of the lamb and all the lovely dark fruit flavors came forward and the acid integrated perfectly making it soft and supple.
I decanted for 4 hours. — 5 years ago

with David

Michael Seely

9.4

What a splendid nicely aged wine. Tyson Crowley is exceptionally talented! — 7 years ago

with Jeff and Joe

Anna Sangiacomo

9.2

Much better than expected. Thank you Four Season !!! Delicious !!! — 8 years ago

Garret Nagle

8.9

Vanilla, brown sugar, lemon curd, a little simple, more heat on the finish than I would like. — 9 years ago

C

9.1

Pretty jammy, good spice. Plum, cherry, and blackberry — 10 years ago

David Llanes

9.3

Good sipping whiskey. Spicey but still smooth. Rich and sweet. Bouqet of caramel and a hint of vanilla — 10 years ago

Doreen Sylvia Dunlevy

9.1

This wine was a gift from friends staying at our condo. You are welcome back anytime. Rich, robust red wine, great with pasta! Perfect! — 10 years ago

Lewis Chester

9.3

Four vintage vertical of Ridge at Beast, London. My favourite is the 1998 and 2000, followed by the 1984 and in last the 1988 which is gone. — 11 years ago

Jane Weitzel

9.7

Balanced. Well layered. — 13 years ago

Monica Abi-Naked

9.3

We noted the cherry and pepper in this delightfully refreshing zin! — 4 years ago

Kara Speck

9.8

9f delicious — 5 years ago

Dennis Gastineau

9.6

2001 in Nov 2019 with old friends. Lovely full, deep texture, had it before a salmon dinner and really served as an appetizer, so complete and satisfying. Slight cinnamon with absolutely no edge. — 7 years ago

Tony Bubbles

9.4

Thankful for friends who share their wine — 7 years ago

Leslie Matheson

9.4

Drunk on a special occasion with good friends. Delicious, smooth tannins, herbal palate, Berry nose. — 9 years ago

Allison Hickey

9.5

John lyons wine party — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Ripe round blueberries, olallieberries, spiced plum, black cherries, black raspberries, black licorice, violets, Asian spice, baking spices, black tea, crushed/powdery dark minerals, dry light earth, nice acidity and a 45 second round lush ripe fruit finish. Drinking nicely with only four years of bottle evolution. Artemis is a nice value in an otherwise pricey SL lineup. Priced right at Costco. — 10 years ago

Emi LaFountain

9.1

Very drinkable. — 10 years ago

Olya S. Troxel

9.5

New project of Doug Shafer and Elias Fernandez. Beautiful Malbec - full body, lots of character, still young, probably needs more time, but definitely age worthy! Coffee beans, mocha, milk chocolate covered cherry, vanilla, sandalwood. Layers of complexity! Needs time to open up. Velvety finish. — 11 years ago

Nataly Gamboa

9.7

This makes me a happy girl! One of my best friends. — 14 years ago