Sarah Stierch

Food & Wine Editor Sonoma Valley Sun

9.4

Happy birthday to me...from dad's cellar. Held up well! Thankfully not a dark moody Cab. Just what you would expect of an Opus of this age. We lost only 1 ounce to sediment. Didn't decant. — 11 years ago

Cole Dowsley

9.2

Lovely Syrah blend. Held up beautifully to hand cut NY strip. — 12 years ago

A B

9.7

Tasty wine. Very fruit forward on initial pour. Held up after 24 hours of decanting. — 12 years ago

Brandon Griffin

9.2

Being held accountable! — 11 years ago

James Carter

9.2

Aged very well. Structure held beautifully. Full fruit length of mouth. A delight. Cellaring may have been an issue for others who found it past its prime — 12 years ago

Greg March

9.1

Enjoyable bottle. Nice mouth feel and finish.
Held up well after opening too. — 12 years ago

John Rubino

9.1

Held up very well to the lasagna! — 13 years ago

Brook Jennings

9.6

1998 vintage has held up really well! With my buddy Gibby and wife. Let it decant over several hours and it opened up beautifully. Cedar, leather and mineral on the nose. Long finish with full body. Wish I has 10 moe bottles. — 11 years ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Poured through a Soirée and decanted for 30 minutes. Beautiful garnet robe. The funk hits you first and I like that. Wet hay and bright brambles with black pepper and garrigue. Delightful still on day three. Tannins and acid to round out. Balanced with the 15% ABV held in check. Loads of life in this yet. Hold or enjoy with patience now. Four bottles remaining and I'll get more if I can. — 12 years ago

Kristen Reitzell

9.0

Held the fruit for a good 30 minutes. Not bad for a wine that was stored in my Mom's closet for 30+ years. — 12 years ago