Bob McDonald

9.4

A solid rich Ruby red with no tawny rim. Looks way younger than 27 years. An earthy, plummy leathery perfume with same earthy, plummy and minerally medium to full bodied palate - a sweaty saddle classic old Hunter Valley style. Medium plus intensity of flavour with great persistence. Demonstrates the amazing longevity of old vine Hunter Valley Shiraz. I think you could safely drink this into the late 2020s. Honouring the Hunter Valley legend, Maurice O’Shea, who made great wine in primitive conditions In the late 1940s and 1950’s. About 15 years ago I had a 1952 Mount Pleasant Shiraz made by the great man - just medium bodied and still full of energy. — 3 years ago

Patrick Schultz

9.4

Funny story about this wine. Was submerged in water for a few days, but the water temp was 54F. Wax capsule was pink, not red. Popped and the cork shattered. But after a decant. Here came the legend. Awesome fruit, dried herbs, balanced acidity. Last one I had...for now. Stay thirsty my friends. 🍷 — 5 years ago

Chris McClellan

9.5

What an amazing wine...still very young, initial smell is earth, spice, cut mushrooms, stony and red tart/ripe cherries...coats palate from beginning to end. Acid just holds it taut and nervy all the way thru. Opened up even more as the nite went on..paired with charcuterie...on point and delivered as legend says.. — 6 years ago

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Ben Curtis

9.4

Amazing easy drinking wine with great flavours..I an sorry it's no longer available — 8 years ago

Renee fini

9.4

Julio delivers once again! Bring me some toast for this jam! Oh yes! — 8 years ago

Nic Z

9.6

Young legend — 9 years ago

Ericsson

9.2

A Napa legend. — 4 years ago

Christo M

9.1

Butterrrrrr — 5 years ago

Fredrik Finn

9.5

Astonishing fruit concentration with a crystalline freshness that is impressingly managing to interwove the pronounced savory complexity. Mesmerizing presence on the palate that is pulsing through the long finish. Yet it’s only a baby and God knows what this will be as an adult. The legend sure is true, Gonon: St Joseph elevated to infinity. — 6 years ago

Stephen Osgood

9.3

Whole Foods exclusive label. — 7 years ago

Jason and Jennie

9.2

Usually the favorite from the wente club wines. Cab/Syrah/petite/Graciano. Nth degree chard is also a standout. — 8 years ago

Andrew Z. Scharf

9.5

1983. An evening with the legend — 8 years ago

Nima Elyassi-Rad

9.2

2009 drinks really well in 2016 😋 — 9 years ago

Hum

9.2

So dense and earthy for this grape... dead ringer for high quality Cote-Rotie ... finally get to enjoy this legend! — 4 years ago

Brian Don

9.2

From the MI Bday tasting, #2 of 5. Very good. — 5 years ago

Boris Mathiszik

8.9

Interesting Tempranillo, and nice to discover this winery. At Family Winemakers of California Tasting in Del Mar. — 6 years ago

Aminah Cherry

9.0

Dark Cherry on the front end- mild spice throughout. Mild tannins Elegant finish 2015 in February 2019 — 6 years ago

Lewis Chester

10

1979 Clos Du Mesnil. What do you do when you are confronted with a legendary wine? You hope it doesn’t disappoint. At Pages in Paris today, Tomo delighted us with this outstanding bottle. Medium golden hue. The nose was to die for: fresh, white flower, chalk and honeyed - alluring and forever changing in the glass while keeping its freshness. Hints of truffle wafted away within minutes. What seemed like an impossible dream of the ultimate Champagne remained intact. Fine but persistent bubbles, huge but balanced concentration with a refreshing, zesty acidity and a finish I can still taste an hour and a half after having drained the last few precious drops of this legend. Wow, wow, wow. Incredible. 100 points. Don’t be afraid to open now or in 20 years. — 7 years ago

Anthony Auger

9.0

Plum, clove, cranberry sauce — 8 years ago

James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.6

Great balance. A perfect time to drink this legend. — 9 years ago