S.S. Mandani

9.1

Shoe polish peppery. The bouquet reminds me of a musky, spicy, fragrant cologne my grandfather might have worn in the early 90s.

Takes me back.

Licorice, black cherry, and just a hint of banana peel in the bouquet.

At first taste:

Woah. Flavor bomb.

Rich. All this fruit you don’t sense in the bouquet comes alive. It’s as if you’re berry picking on the French countryside, popping handfuls of mixed berries into your mouth at a time.

$11.99 at TJ. This is a steal.
— 5 years ago

Damon Kornhauser

8.9

It's a cool summer evening. Grandfather pulls out his branded cherries, plumped by their steeping in the liquor. The smell weaves with the open bottle of anisette on the table, the damp pines outside the open window, and the subtlest char from the wood cooking stove as the embers glow into the evening. — 6 years ago

Daniel M

8.9

Much too young but ... when paired with red meat it unveils its potential : superb nose of sour cherry, blood, a bit of térébenthine too. Some spices. A profound, intense nose that makes us think and reflect on the wine. The palate is much too young but the sour cherry little song plays again among subtle tannins and along a long acid backbone that wants to go the extra mile. Red berries play a little part in this piece and raspberry comes at last. Very nice work. Would love to come to it again in 5-7 years. Fun fact : we are currently spending Christmas time with the in laws in Warsaw, Poland. This winemaker is of polish descent. His great grandfather came to France in the early years of the 20th century to make wine in burgundy. It's quite consistent with our life story that we open this wine during our Christmas diner! — 6 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.5

With all due respect to Joseph Gordon-Levitt, this is the original Donjon. Claire Fabre represents the third generation in charge at Le Vieux Donjon. Founded in 1966 by her grandfather Marcel Michel, and run by her parents Lucien and Marie José Michel from 1979 to 2008. Prior to taking the reins, Claire interned with Harlan Estate in Napa. Consulting oenologist Philippe Cambie also lends his services. Despite the Harlan/Cambie associations, Le Vieux Donjon is old school, through and through, and ascribes to the traditionalist principle of "one estate, one wine." The 2010 does not disappoint. While there's clearly a smoked mesquite overtone that permeates throughout and continuously, the plum, black cherry, kirsch, black olive, lavender, dried Provençal herbs, tar, and cured meat entangle thoroughly. The result is an incense that doesn't quit. — 7 years ago

web bond

9.2

Christian's great, great grandfather acquired this parcel of land at the Hôpital de Chablis (Chablis Hospice) in 1904. Monopole chez Christian & Louis Moreau. — 8 years ago

DLynn

Penfolds Ambassador

10

Tasted twice. A bit of history — 8 years ago

Jana Stýblová

8.9

Committed. Dedicated to its pumpkin foundations. Whilst reaching this I was reduced to the very oak upon which I was built: reminded of a summer I spent in Santiago with my great grandfather who was 100 years old. Argentinian legend. — 9 years ago

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Kayla Prestwood

9.5

Best Pinot noir — 10 years ago

Charlie Abbott

Sommelier Casa Mono

9.2

Almost like unfortified Madeira. Can't believe it's lasted this long. "Grandfather" not at his best moment but still show some respect ;-) — 10 years ago

Patrick John Whipple

10

Wonderful dessert wine! Very complex! — 10 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

History of Chapoutier family dates back to early 19th century when current owner Michel Chapoutier’s great-, great-, great-grandfather Marius purchased estate & famous l’Hermitage vineyards. Deep Purple (with a little smoke on the water), 100% Grenache with aromas of dark fruit and complex exotic spice. Plum, berry & current flavors with nutty tobacco develops into sweet licorice. Tannins a bit grippy but will soften, lingering, balance ending with fruit and spice. Nice!
— 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Named after the winery owners’ grandfather, Scott produces wines from Dijon Clones grown on the estate in the Arroyo Seco appellation of Monterey, CA. Ruby with red berry fruit aromas and subtlr spice. On the palate cherry, cranberry and strawberry flavors come through with earthy herb spice, some vanilla notes. Lively acidity and smooth tannins, good balance. Medium+ finish, soft oak, rich texture, Very Nice. — 6 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.6

For as much ritz and glamour that is typically associated with Napa Valley, this week highlighted who the real rock stars are in their community... the farmers and firefighters. Haley Wight is the sixth generation to farm her family’s estate, the historic Lewelling Ranch in St. Helena, originally established by her great-great-great grandfather John Lewelling in 1864. She also happens to make extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignon. So extraordinary, that I’m going to skip writing a note and just tell you that Robert Parker hits the nail on the head... “The wine displays gorgeous licorice, lead pencil shavings, black currants, loamy soil undertones and a touch of barrique. Dense purple, it has a full-bodied, multi-layered mouthfeel and a stunning finish with good acidity and velvety, well-integrated tannin, alcohol and wood. This is a scrumptious, full-throttle Cabernet Sauvignon to drink over the next 15 or so years. 96 points.” — 7 years ago

Nolan Dwyer

8.9

Noise of strawberries and cream but a dry mouthfeel and bright finish. A great summer wine — 7 years ago

Felix Pütsch

9.0

Round and smooth. — 8 years ago

Andrés Solís Lira

9.0

Only after googling this wine I -oddly- came to know that terroir authority, saxophone player and owner Pedro Parra got inspiration from jazz record label Blue Note for this eye-catching wine label. But that's only the tip of the iceberg! A juicy, extremely refreshing, light-bodied red from Carignan and Malbec a.o, a multi blend that is different every year. My grandfather, a renowned local-drunk traveled every season to Cauquenes (a coastal, dry-farmed spot south of Santiago) to buy a number of demijohns for his own consumption, and I suspect that that wine tasted more or less like this. It's funny how young and iconoclasts winemakers are bringing Chile back to its roots by looking at the future. If you ever come across this wine don't think twice and buy a good number in the spirit of savvy drinkers like my grandad. @WineTraining @Dusan Bradanovich — 8 years ago

BurgundyFan

9.5

Leclapart L'Apôtre is amazing...15000 bts only, its clear, fresh, mineral, with multi layers of flavors and with an acidity to join any aperitiv or any kind of food. Produced from vines planted in 1946 by David's grandfather, its really something these bubbles. — 9 years ago

Ciprian Toma

9.0

If I would have a grandfather in Valtellina , he would've made a wine like this one...brilliant juice, this wine made me very happy and transported me back in time... — 9 years ago

Carlo Mondavi

Owner/Winegrower RAEN Winery, Partner Continuum

9.3

I enjoyed this bottle with family including my great uncle Peter (my grandfather Roberts brother) who just turned 100 yesterday! He is the last Mondavi of his generation... He fought in World War II and innovated cold fermentations... He is still all there and misses the old wines of yesteryear when it was normal to find wines of 12.5 to 13.5 % Alc. Classic... He is classic. Happy birthday Peter! — 10 years ago

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.2

This wine reminds me distinctly of a Muscat my grandfather produced in 2010; and the color is the first indication. Obvious extended skin contact, but low enough extraction to reach a lite-honey color. The nose is pungent and intense with tangerine skin wrapped in wild, homemade perfumes. The mouthfeel is giving yet tense, with slightly underripe mandarin orange and a twist of lime. Interesting wine. Authentic wine. — 10 years ago

Sarah Rudolph

8.9

Savory, rich, and familiar. The wood-panneled restaurant where you’d sit at the counter and order club sandwiches with your grandfather.
Opening a desk drawer to find an old note from an even older friend. — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Began 1916, when Juan Gil Giménez, great-grandfather of the present generation, built a winery in heart of Jumilla. Blue label spent 18 months in new oak barrels (wine formally known as 18 mos representing time in bottle, now “Blue Label.” Monastrell, Cab Sauv & Syrah blend (60/30/10), low yield, aromas of red berry and toasty oak. Palate shows flavors of dark berry fruits, espresso, cacao and hints of sweet spice. Big dusty tannins, well integrated with oak, lingering, ending with balanced oaky character. — 6 years ago

Commissioner

10

Happy 16th Wedding Anniversary to Stephen &Sherry — 7 years ago

Dee Raffaeli

9.2

I thoroughly enjoyed this very smooth, but bold wine. I love that it's from Sicily, which was home to my Grandfather Raffaeli. — 7 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.1

Saved my last bottle of this to share with my grandfather, whose father emigrated from Arzignano just after WWI, which is about 10 miles from Soave. — 7 years ago

Drew Summers

Sales Northampton Wines

9.0

"We make wine as my Grandfather did...only with better machines."
- Erich Sattler (4th Generation) — 8 years ago

Deborah Heath

9.0

Old World Winery #abouriou Reserve + Boxing Day #cassoulet. 4th generation California vintner Darek Trowbridge nurtures this wonderful grape from SW France in the Russian River Valley, first planted by his great grandfather Martinelli. — 8 years ago

Avey Watts

10

I am the sort of wine snob that will prefer my family's livelihood over all others. This was the last year my grandfather saw his vines, but didn't see the harvest. — 9 years ago

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Billy Weiss

10

Phenomenal . Wish my kids where there to show them what great aged Bordeaux can aspire too. My grandfather bought this wine — 9 years ago

Benedict Fox

9.4

I know now how my grandfather felt when he met my grandmother upon returning home from the war. — 10 years ago

with Will