Cass Franklin

9.5

Fresh out of cellar at 55, decanted, and now 10 degrees warmer with a wonderful bouquet of dark berries, leather and camphor. Dark fruit, dark chocolate and charcoal on the palate with moderate finish. Soft tannins and glycerol observed. 1995 vintage drinking well June 2016. — 10 years ago

Paul Stefani

9.4

This is everything I expected and more. Worth every dollar.
Dark and lush black current, intense dark chocolate, fine tannins and smooth finish. Paired fantastic with grilled t bones and a Gorgonzola and pear salad. — 11 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.0

This year the blend of 55% carmenere and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon — 12 years ago

Mike Lev

9.2

Big red fruit Gaja style on a budget. Gaja blends 55% Merlot, 35% Syrah, 10% Sangiovese. dark red-purple-black color. dark fruit. oak hints with earthy flavors that tell me it's Italian. Good acidity if that's your thing. $40 retail. That's ok.

— 10 years ago

Jordi Pazo

9.0

Vila. Copa.
21.05.15 — 11 years ago

Justin Dahlem

9.0

Great dry red, especially at $8. — 11 years ago

Adam Stuzen

9.0

Under $6. Hellz yeah!! — 13 years ago

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Cecilia Garza

9.0

Love it! And I love Miranda Lambert! Good, smooth and fruity. Delicious — 11 years ago

Lewis Chester

9.5

1958 Giacomo Conterno Monfortino: from Jay. This was the Ying to the Mascarello's Yang. Lovely rich ruby colour with virtually no bricking on the edge. The nose developed over the course of 15 to 20 mins in the glass. Unlike the Mascarello that was shedding perfume from the moment it hit the glass, the Monfortino needed more air before becoming less brooding. Dark fruits on the nose. Purple plums, black cherries, some forest floor, light tobacco as well as some floral elements prevailed. The palette was a reflection of the nose so no surprises. The fruit was far from dried out and this particular bottle still had plenty of life left in it but from my recent experience this is the exception rather than the rule. I have had around 10 bottles of old Monfortino ('55 / '58 / and '61) over the last year and the bottle variation, as you would expect, is tremendous with the majority of them past their prime. The finish was strong and in keeping with the rest of the package with reasonable length and quality. Drink now. 95/100.

— 11 years ago

Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

10

The BEST Chateauneuf-du-Pape producer EVER! Bar-none. Must try! #31 or 36 on @Garyvee's 101 Wine @DomaineduBanner $55 / 97pts — 12 years ago