Jason Somerville

9.0

Plump and juicy, easy to drink. Excellent value for the money. — 10 years ago

George Chen

9.2

Perfect harmony...seamless poetry of soft gentle dried flowers and warm earth. Need to find more as it was a deal years back! — 11 years ago

Guy Davies

9.1

Much brighter fruit on nose than 2004. Zesty by comparison. Actually a slightly more delicate, gentle texture. Less intensity and a bit shorter on the finish. — 11 years ago

Brandon Woo

9.6

Oak heavy-ish nose but not over oak ish. Oaky heavy ish tongue but not overly oak ish. Gentle tongue and medium finish. — 13 years ago

Ellen Bucher

9.4

perf Spring wine — 10 years ago

David Lieberman

9.2

A business lunch with Jonathan and Gillian at one of the great Italian restaurants of Los Angeles. Recent commentary implying that the 97 was a bit wobbly and on the downslope required I pull the cork on one of my small stash of Le Pergole Torte. Happy to say the reports of a deteriorating state seem exaggerated. Mature, yes - decrepit, no! A beautifully developed berry richness with a hint of tea rose in the nose. Supporting tannins are gentle, but firm. Not PC to buy this wine any longer, a pity, as I imagine later vintages will develop into something as inviting as this one in time. With Gino's fantastic array of pastas; lamb ragu, limonate, seafood. Loved the wine loved the food. — 11 years ago

Michael Petrozzella

9.5

Crisp and refreshing... Fantastic! — 12 years ago

Nick Davis

9.6

Delicate, finessed, lean. A feminine expression of a beautiful vintage, handled with gentle care. A real treat, to enjoy this rarity! — 10 years ago

Martin Davies

9.0

Soft and gentle. Drinking really well now. At peak. — 11 years ago

with Nigel

Kai Li

9.0

Bold but gentle tannin, easy to drink. Cherry and a little cigar aroma. — 12 years ago