Bob McDonald

9.4

Deep Ruby - dark for a Pinot Noir. Dense, very rich - dark cherry and spices. Medium plus bodied palate. Amazing to say it is latent for an 8 year old Pinot but I have had Freycinet Pinots that are 15 years old - they are made with longevity in mind. So rich it could have come from Central Otago. Leave the last one for at least another 3 years. — 6 years ago

Will Stanley

9.2

This really came into its own on the second night (on the first I decanted for an hour or so, but still felt quite austere). The wine shows no sign of its nine years of age, a fairly rustic expression of the (predominantly Merlot-based) blend with enough fruit to give it longevity. Very full, well balanced and enjoyable. Would enjoy revisiting in eight years. Even the ‘lesser’ wines from 2010 continue to impress. — 7 years ago

Stephen Mandy

9.4

Smokey cedar and leather nose, dark berry and cassis flavors, lengthy finish. Wonderful now but great longevity ahead. — 8 years ago

DCH

9.1

Still young, but with balance and richness to suggest longevity. — 8 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.0

A little bit tawny on the rim. Dried red fruit, leather, earth on the nose, lots of umami flavors going on. Very good, very typical, somewhat evolved so might not have the longevity of some other vintages e.g. '01 — 9 years ago

Larry Stern

9.3

This 2011 vintage brilliant ruby in color, the intense, ripe aromas of berry fruit prelude a lush and full-bodied palate, gorgeous tannis and nice structure, good longevity. — 9 years ago

with Stephen

Benjamin Gaeddert

9.1

Quite light for Côte-Rôtie. Smart and sophisticated with just enough red fruit to play along with the savory, umami character. Medium tannins and acidity and with plenty of remaining longevity. — 10 years ago

Steven Gullo

9.0

A little tight but showing good structure and promising longevity. Needs time. 2010 vintage — 11 years ago

Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

9.7

Excellent, excellent WA cabernet dominant blend; shows Margaret River's dominance of Australian cabernets; shows tobacco and black fruits flavours; undoubtedly now dry with a tannin backbone rarely found in Oz cabernet; then juicy, taut acids too to show further longevity; drink til 2025; little colour dropoff — 11 years ago

with Heath, Stuart and 1 other

Rachael Ryan

Sommelier Quince Restaurant

10

En magnum. Amazing longevity... Still vibrant with crazy graphite, dried flowers and earth. — 12 years ago

S Shaw

9.5

Nicely done Zin — 13 years ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.4

Ok... I admit it... this straggler Spanish Albariño lost it’s way in my cellar. 10 years old for a grape not altogether known for longevity... what do I expect? Medium gold in the glass... clear...broken cork. Amazing aroma of pineapple, lychee, and peach. The wine is still alive.. still offering up bright acidity and round weighted fruit. Poured too cold, the aromas intensify as it warms. The wine is rich, round and complex...playing with your palate. I was prepared to dump, had a lessor wine at the ready. But... hell no. This wine rocks. Mr. Perez is often referred to as a trail-blazing maverick...what do I know. The wine is a wonder! — 6 years ago

Justin Hart

9.1

It lives up to it’s name. Though 2010 wasn’t the best year, probably the worst of this decade actually, this wine is still very drinkable and has stood this short test of time very well. Profile is dominated by the cab (37%) at this stage as the Merlot (40%) has faded a little. The Malbec and Petit Verdot making up the rest are subtle/hiding. Dark brambly berries/black cherry, faint cola notes, tobacco and wet stone/pencil shavings are the prominent flavors and aromas. It is probably good for at least a few more years. :) — 7 years ago

with Cherish and Jen

Heidi McKinney

9.2

Just enough tannin to cleanse the palette but a beautiful finish that leaves wonderful dark fruit and spice essence. Drank June, 2018. A slight amber ring can be seen in the glass. Will have longevity And I believe just become rounder. — 8 years ago

Jack Chester

9.2

This burly beast has gained weight, incredibly, since last tasting. Lots of big brambly berry fruit, firm tannin, hints of asphalt, coffee grounds, and white pepper. Balanced, but lingering. Significant bottle life ahead, but as this wine has only existed since the '04 vintage, it's hard to guess the longevity. Drink or hold. — 9 years ago

Jeffrey Long

9.0

Good. Not their best effort perhaps in terms of longevity, but still good. — 9 years ago

David Hemmerling

9.4

Friend brought this 32 year old wine we have celebrated with them for many years. Decanted and drank with t day dinner. Remarkable longevity with good structure and color. Impressive. — 10 years ago

Ben Leger

9.0

In a really nice place right now. Really great acidity that suggests more longevity but the fruit was really starting to dry out which makes me wonder... — 11 years ago

Andrew Benn

9.4

The longevity of P Michael Chardonnay never ceases to amaze me — 11 years ago

Liz O'Neal

8.9

Smooth, drinkable - would pair well with anything. Had with a wonderful Italian meal.

Ruby wine club notes: The Cavallotto family claims sole ownership of the beautiful Bricco Boschis cru in the Castiglione Falletto district (also home to Azelia), where they have been growing Nebbiolo since 1929 and bottling their own wine since 1948. These richly structured wines place emphasis on elegance and longevity, attributable to excellent vineyards in the Bricco Boschis and Vignolo crus and traditional long maturation periods in large Slovenian-oak casks. After meeting and tasting with Winemaker and owner Alfio Cavallotto, I was incredibly impressed with his wines and thought his Dolcetto was one of the best I had tasted all year. This wine offers the crunchy red fruits for which Dolcetto is known for, with an element of licorice, and sandalwood. This Impressive effort will pair with just about anything, but it is highly fashionable with pasta and grilled meats. — 11 years ago

with Tyler

Aaron Means

8.9

Dried cherry, strawberry, persimmon and nice silky mouthfeel with good acidity. Tannins are pretty stout at the back end lending itself to definite longevity. — 12 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

The reason I fell in love with Bordeaux is because I had one of the greatest mentors one could have, Clyde Beffa Jr. - Owner of K&L Wine Merchants. I could never thank him enough or show enough gratitude for the kindness he has shown me. He has been going to Bordeaux multiple times a year for 40 plus years and shown me the greatness of well made Bordeaux’s enjoyed at the age of 25 years plus!

Many who open well made Bordeaux’s young will never know the absolute Heaven they bring to the palate and even more so with a great steak. You only rob yourself of perfection when you open them inside of 25 years. Sure you can check em at 10-15 years for longevity but, you need to have/save bottles for 25 years plus.

Also, an old Bordeaux at 95 is not nearly the same as a young 95. At this age, technical scores are simply not the same as young wine. The enjoyment is completely different.

The nose reveals; a slight touch of funk, dark, ripe, currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, strawberries on the edge of the glass, anise, cedar, graphite, used leather, just a whiff of green pepper, vanilla, caramel, mocha, dark Asian spice, incense, dark & mid berry cola, dark, rich earth, underbrush, limestone, dry stone, hint of sweet tarriness, light, dry herbaceousness, black tea, with dry, withering, fresh, dark, red, blue candied flowers and violets and lavender for days.

The body is round, soft and full. The 90 is the definition of elegant and floral. The structure, tension, length and balance are perfect with another 5-10 years of pleasure to give. It’s gorgeous and sexy. Dark, ripe, currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, some blueberries, strawberries on the long set, anise, cedar, graphite, soft, used leather, vanilla, caramel, mocha, dark chocolate, salted, milk chocolate, dark Asian spice with just a touch of palate heat, a hint of green pepper, savory meats, incense, dark & mid berry cola, dark, rich earth, underbrush, limestone, dry crushed minerals, dry stone, hint of sweet tarriness, light, dry herbaceousness, black tea, with dry, withering, fresh, dark, red, blue candied flowers and violets and lavender for days. The acidity is perfect like a warm gentle rain shower. The finish is a “forget about it.” It’s; gorgeous, sexy, lush, ripe, just the right amount of earthiness, elegant, well balanced and will persist until you go to sleep.

13% ABV. I sure miss the 12–13% ABV of the 80 & early 90 Bordeaux’s.

Photos of; the majestic Chateau Cos d’Estournel and Estate vines, their barrel room with translucent floor to walk above, their library cellar that most would love to raid and their sitting salon.
— 7 years ago

Natalie Ridsdale

9.0

I like this better tonight than I did at the winery. Really easy drinking blend that has enough acid to work with food -- steak or lasagna would be great. But also great on its own. — 8 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.1

Rich and mature. Hmmm. Makes me second guess the sponti talk on Mosel rieslings - I reckon it's probably to do with SO2. Quite a bit younger than the german rieslings in our little study the other day, but so much more advanced. Or maybe it's the sugar that helps with longevity in the german stuff.

Waxy, honeyed, floral, petrol notes, with the green apple and pear fruit playing second fiddle. Hint of aldehydes. Mineral and weighty. It was delicious! — 9 years ago

Austin Ferrari

Wine Director Hillside Supper Club

9.5

The longevity on this wine has so much potential! — 10 years ago

Tim Hinck

8.9

Still a bit early to drink this one. Very little fruit on the nose even after some air time (subtle blackberry and cassis). Most present is the cracked pepper and earth. Hints of leather and strong acidity and tannins promise longevity. — 10 years ago

Adam Crane

9.1

Really enjoying 2012 Chablis. Nice acid and longevity with the fruit. — 11 years ago

with Mary Liz

Matt Duncan

9.0

Herbaceous smell. Smooth mouth into light cherry. Tannins well positioned for age. Acid slowly creeps in suggesting longevity still cautions appraisal. — 11 years ago

Luke Thompson

9.1

Quality. GREAT QPR! Beautiful color. Nice fruit on the nose. Sweet, substantial tannins. Good longevity on the finish. A great value and a solid producer. — 12 years ago

Red Wine Lovers

10

Impeccable balance. Blackberry, anise, currants, amazing longevity — 13 years ago