Denise Collins

9.5

My love for Krug knows no bounds. Bready, yeasty notes jump out of the glass towards you but quickly soften into those of honey butter. Ginger and spice notes. Lees driven but well integrated with medium high acid. This champagne is so complex that it's almost impossible to truly detect where one note of flavor ends and the other begins. — 11 years ago

RG

9.2

Exceptionally smooth... Thank you "E" for the recommendation! — 11 years ago

Jeffrey Lew

9.8

We went 2/2 tonight. This bottle was a testament to perfect storage. Cork was perfect, and the wine was dark ruby with ever so slight bricking at the rim. Awesome. More approachable than the 90 and makes you wanna curl up with it for a long time. Better than the bottle I had at the Montrose vertical a month ago. Blind I would guess 10 yrs newer. For this price point and quality it's a must add. Edged out the Margaux. — 11 years ago

Christopher McGauran

9.0

The weathered label alone told me this was going to be a treat. It seemed to say "I've been waiting for you for 54 years" and it's time. Wow I need to try more ports. Very complex, like your grandfathers stories of war. Drink them in, for they are true history. Tell me more Gamps, tell me more. — 12 years ago

Bernardo Llaguno G.

9.4

Amazing how you could smell and taste the fruit in the wine. Even though it has 24 years. Incredible wine. You could definitely store this for many years. — 11 years ago

Sarah Milsow-Guenther

9.6

Really good Pinot. Lots of flavor. Could drink now or lay it down for a few. I would recommend letting it breathe for a bit before you drink. — 11 years ago

William Leslie

9.9

First off. You have heard about decanting.... This is a great example. Open and it tastes flat, give it time to breath and the flavors come out. The nose has a nice oak, smokey texture. Taste has a predominant black cherry flavor with nice ripe fruit flavors. Oak remains throughout the taste from start to finish with american oak flavors. An almost cigar smokiness hits immediately with a slight spice....not sure where to compare this to because it's not like a Zinfandel pepper, but more like an allspice. The overall feel is medium bodied with rich cherry flavors and well balanced for a smooth feel. This is a great introduction to Stags Leap without spending $150. — 11 years ago

Jeffrey Long

9.0

Cork disintegrated upon opening, but the wine is remarkably lively and elegant. Past its peak, but is doing extremely well after 23 years. I well remember buying this bottle with McCusker upon his recommendation when I first moved to Berkeley. Thanks Jim for almost 20 years of invaluable wine advice. And happy 50th, you ancient motherfucker. — 11 years ago

Mike Mighetto Hoefling

9.5

A vintage to hold. It might fool you for a first growth Bordeaux — 11 years ago

Anna Sangiacomo

9.0

Magnum for Christmas Eve. Thank you, Susan — 12 years ago

with Susan