Holding Thumbs

Château Bel-Air Lagrave

Cru Bourgeois Moulis en Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 1995

Holding up well, light cherry, mineral, needs to breath (24 hrs+) — 8 years ago

Ramona Barber
with Ramona

Château La Mission Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 1970

Another great vintage for La Mish! Sweet black fruits, cassis, earth, leather and cigar box. Very rich for a 70 with good spice, rustic style, velvety texture and silky tannins. Fully mature and holding up well for its 46 years. — 9 years ago

Velma, Chris and 7 others liked this

Terrabianca

Campaccio Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 1997

A classic Tuscan and by far the greatest year of the 20th century in Italy. Holding up surprisingly well and still some youth. — 9 years ago

Hanzell Vineyards

Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir 2012

Kat Thomas
9.4

Strawberry, pomegranate & spice that I could definitely see holding up another 15 yrs. time to get another bottle. — 10 years ago

Daniel P., Chris and 8 others liked this

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1969

Holding up nicely! Bit of menthol, a little fruit hanging on and notes of tobacco. Silky tannin and a touch of orange rind on the palate. — 10 years ago

Alexis ZahoudanisAnabel del Giorgio
with Alexis and Anabel

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Thumbs up. Always consistent. One of the smoothest drinkable wines. Still young. His brothers will lay down for a few more years. — 10 years ago

Kim Stanbro
with Kim
Jo liked this
Kim Stanbro

Kim Stanbro

I knew exactly what this would taste like before having the first sip. There's something wonderful in that.
9.5

Robert Mondavi Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1984

Kat Thomas
10

Still holding together well — 12 years ago

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Laurel Glen Vineyard

Sonoma Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1994

Greg Ballington
9.3

Perfect wine for my sister's 23rd. Medium to dark garnet red with lighter edges. Interesting nose with leather, mushrooms, more savory notes, a little smoky and only a touch of fruit. Some forest floor as well. Well integrated flavors and tannins (6/10). Layered with tertiary notes, dried cherries, dried twigs and solid earthiness. Solid acidity, holding this wine together. Delicious at 23 years old. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2020. — 8 years ago

Sean BallingtonIndia Okoh
with Sean and India
Shawn, Eric and 18 others liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1976

We've veered into old Bordeaux territory here. Big, spicy, and brash, still holding weight, although the fruit has begun to dry slightly. Shared by a generous guest. #insignia #napacab #napavalley #napa — 9 years ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

Unfiltered Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Surprise. 1997 is still alive. Nice maturity but plenty of fruit. Even holding its own the second night (and this was a half bottle... Must have been well cared for). Color is dark blood with brick edges. "Unfiltered" is an understatement... I could have planted a vineyard at the bottom of the bottle. — 9 years ago

"Odedi", Mike and 11 others liked this

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 1983

1983 - holding much better than equivalent Bordeaux. Rich, torrefaction - deep layers of fruit emerging through heaps of forest floor. — 10 years ago

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Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1981

Nice velvet nice drinking holding up pretty well pleasant — 10 years ago

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Château Haut-Brion

Graves Red Bordeaux Blend 1983

Mike Martin   @TheWineShepherd
9.1

1983 Haut Brion. A wonderful bottle. Earthy, Tobacco, Tar, Wet Brown Leaves, Dark fruit.. Still holding up very nicely.. #PessacLeognan #Bordeaux — 10 years ago

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Spottswoode

Family Estate Grown St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Who says the 97's aren't holding up?!? Great bottle. — 11 years ago

Girard Winery

Artistry Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2008

Holding up against steak - surprisingly a little tight at 9 years old — 8 years ago

Heather Scimeca
with Heather
Tom liked this
Tom Philbrick

Tom Philbrick

Impressed you still had an '08 sitting around! Purposeful or tucked in corner of garage? :)
Dario Scimeca

Dario Scimeca

I only have 3 Girard's left so I save them for special occasions - 9 years is probably about 3 years off peak though

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1983

JKT
9.5

What a nose! Fruit but strongly tinged with spice and hints of cigar? Medium body with fruit and acid but latter lingers into finish which RC says should note be for Napa cab and sign of post prime by 5+ years. But still great to drink. Next day under agon the nose lost that spicy note but the palette holding very nicely. More rounded today. — 9 years ago

Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2012

I really don't think there's a better Sauvignon Blanc out there. 4 months later, continues to develop; continues to impress. The depth and complexity really are second to none. You'll pay a premium, but it's worth every penny. Two bottles left; holding one for the long-term just to see what it can do. — 10 years ago

Hourglass

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Pretty good for 01- holding up well!.
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— 10 years ago

Eric, Daniel and 4 others liked this

Seavey Vineyard

Caravina Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

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9.1

Last bottle of one of our favorites. Based on the last two, I think this is just past peak and would recommend drinking up if you're holding any. — 11 years ago

Harris Goldberg

Harris Goldberg

Still sitting on 2-3 of my 07's... Still young tannic monster...