Jeremy Pollard

9.2

Half bottles are a delight. A lot more developed than the last encounter, in a very good way. Nougat, nuts and sweet oak spice coming through to complement the rich fruit. Delicious. — 6 years ago

with Sam

Eric Egan

8.9

From a half bottle with a low level. Pretty interesting but understandably flabby. Looking forward to the next one;-) — 8 years ago

Christian Ford

9.0

Quite nice but clearly way past it's prime for this half bottle — 8 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.6

What a wine!!! Mayacamas fruit, at 2640 elevation. 275 case offering. Poured a purple color in the glass with a dense youthful blackberry pie nose. The entry shows youthful chalkiness. Dense and thick. Beautiful now, expressing rather early on the palate but probably more of my kind of wine in a couple of years when this wine integrates a bit more. Finishes with lighter black pepper (provoked with pot roast). Youthful oak barrel tannin. QUITE enjoyable. QPR is quite nice as I don't think this one was north of 50 bucks. — 9 years ago

Eric Egan

9.5

Another level... Still dense at the core, with steady, attractive bricking: Wonderfully dense nose of blackcurrents, pencil shavings, fine tanned leather, and a hint of woodland floor (fine moss, leaves, and fresh soil after an autumn shower). Velvety tannins and great acidity. Along with the '66 this is one of my all-time favourite Bordeaux vintages. Seems to be keeping up better than the '61s I've had over the last few years!

We drank half of it from the coravin before waxing the top in case the cork had lost too much elasticity to self-seal. I'll have the rest with my brother in a few weeks' time! — 9 years ago

Christopher A. Weed

Director of Operations/Wine Specialist Spectrum Wine Auctions

9.2

In half bottle. Lovely. — 10 years ago

John Cook

9.2

Half acre makes a great aromatic brew in the D.Cutter. You would be well off having one or two on a sunny day because it's not as heavy as some of its other IPA compatriots! — 10 years ago

Lewis Chester

9.3

2000 vintage. Medium lemon hue. Very very fresh. Zingy and delightful. Some nutty development already showing. Depth of citrus fruits, hints of bergamot. Green peach. Medium minus body. Good lingering finish. A classy wine. Leave 5 years+ before opening. NB: after an hour and a half, the wine has added weight, more concentration and a developed nose of almond, hazelnut and stone fruits - sweet apricot and some caramel. Delightful and moreish. — 11 years ago

Michael Siciliano

9.6

Canadian Juice — 11 years ago

J. Tang

9.4

Great wine ! $$$ got a half case now only 1 left ;) — 13 years ago

Michael Hildebrand

9.6

Seriously delicious. The most memorable cab franc I have had. — 6 years ago

Ness H

9.0

Subtle citrus, easy drinking on a warm day — 8 years ago

Paco Suro

8.9

Pizza dough yeast aromatics. Nice bubbles. — 8 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.9

Dark gold. VA. Viscous honey. Intense, nice tart balance. Hot/ SO2 finish. Half bottle. — 9 years ago

with William

Lisa Hart

10

Everything you asked for and more. — 9 years ago

Flavio Menezes

8.9

Almost half a bottle of ullage,, gently aged in a cabinet under a sink in Rio de Janeiro, what to expect? Miracles do happen, as it was still alive and actually improved with some air! — 10 years ago

Scott T

VP/Senior Wine Specialist Christie's

9.2

On its 20th Bday, just look at that color! Very pleased with the evolution. In a word: spicy! Nice balance, surprisingly firm acidity to block frame the alcohol punch. Served against a well seasoned home burger. So happy I have more from an original release purchase made with Dan Fredman during his Kermit Lynch days. Tasted from half bottle. 1cm ullage. — 10 years ago

Patrick Ayotte

9.0

Translucid ruby color. Nose of red berries, spices, earth with a leafy / tree scent. On the palate, nice fruit profile, small earthy and mineral bitterness, good acidity and fresh, spicy finish. French style Pinot. Very good (90)

Made of Pinot Noir coming from 15 different parcels from Flat Rock vineyards. Aged for about 8 months in oak barrels. Alcohol level of 12,5% — 11 years ago

Shadd Scott

8.9

Funky earth on the nose, new world dark jammy fruit on the palate, herbal finish — 11 years ago

Anthony Labatt

9.9

Delicious Riesling — 12 years ago

Nichole Herman

10

Nichole really enjoyed this one! — 7 years ago

Alishia Odom

9.0

Alishia had this 7 years ago

N O

9.5

Light fruity juicy AF — 8 years ago

Kevin M

9.0

The 2006 Rusty Shed Chardonnay is a blend of four blocks of Chardonnay on the Flat Rock Property. Grapes are hand picked and hand sorted before whole bunch pressing takes place. It was then cold settled in stainless steel, 100% barrel fermented and left on the lees for 10 months. Wild and commercial yeasts were used for primary fermentation, followed by malolactic fermentation to soften the natural acidity. The result?
Beautiful example of a mid to full bodied Chardonnay with butter, vanilla, apples and light spice on the palate. A lot of flavour and elegance at this price point. Sampled this 2006 in 2017 but this should sit well and perhaps develop more for a few more years. Best part? It's from Niagara! Loved it!
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— 9 years ago

Jean-Francois Pelletier

9.2

The Guiraud's color always looks so appetizing. Deep amber color. Forward nose of honey, apricot and orange marmalade. Full body with strong acidity that prevents the sweetness from being cloying. The acidity shows a little bit on the long finish. Great. From a half-bottle. — 9 years ago

with Frankie

Jimmy Hayes

Estate Director Mayacamas Vineyard

9.3

Sweet little half bottle. Lovely detailed nose from the beginning, but hard and metallic on the pallet out of the gate. Opened and softened considerably. Sweet tannins, nice plump middle. Red currant.. Was good in he glass for 2 hours. Pas mal for a 375. #bordeaux — 10 years ago

Carlos Chiti

9.3

18/AGO/2015 — 10 years ago

Mikey T

9.0

$90 half bottle at The Firehouse in Sacramento.
Spoiled by France and Gap's Crown — 10 years ago

David Schimizzi

9.6

2003 vintage from half bottle. Last bottle...opened for OTBN. I might see if I can replace it, though. Lives up to what you would want and expect from a great vintage port. — 11 years ago

Dan Fredman

Chef Sommelier World of Pinot Noir

9.8

A Half bottle of Krug rosé is better than none... — 12 years ago