Steven Comfort

9.1

This was the last bottle from a case I bought in about 1997. Over the 29 years since the wine was made, the noteworthy tar and tobacco notes that Pontet Canet is known for softened to an ashy-ness that is a softer version of a Mouton Rothschild. Still plenty of life left in this outstanding vintage, but the wine won't improve much (if at all) from this point. I enjoyed this bottle with Lucas Comfort, a day after his 29th birthday (1990). — 7 years ago

Sean Grullon

9.5

Okay - fine. It’s a good, probably great wine. Overpriced? Yes. Opus is filled with pretentious douchbags? Double yes. But this is a well-made wine bridging a gap between Napa and Boudreaux. Dusty nose with menthol, earl grey tea, tobacco, flowers, cassis, and creamy dark fruits. It has a really nice velvety finish. — 8 years ago

Mike Mayer

9.2

Subtle hints of red fruit and citrus on the nose. Lots of raspberry, plum and spice on the palate. Very elegant in style with refined tannins and firm fruit overtones makes this a great wine now. — 9 years ago

with Lisa

Peter Lutz

9.1

What can I say? I love a granache. — 10 years ago

Jean-Francois Pelletier

9.4

Deep color. Intense nose of white chocolate, red cherries, some blue fruit and vanilla. Full body, beautiful balance and long finish. So good. — 10 years ago

with Chris and Michael

Ira Schwartz

9.3

Intense raspberry on the nose with hints of smoke. Amazed how time has tamed this wine. Rich and lush red fruit this has successfully transformed itself. Reverberated in every nook and cranny of my mouth Carries its alcohol effortlessly. Last of 3 bottles and this one was head and shoulders better than the previous 2. — 10 years ago

with Monica and Stephen

Mark Maruszak

9.3

Crazy awesome. Tons of black pepper, smoke, tobacco and bacon fat. Luscious dark fruits. Very fruit forward palate. Waaaaaay too young. — 11 years ago

Karl Nichols

9.1

This was a surprisingly good rose from NY. — 11 years ago

Mark Salinas

Owner World and Wine Getaways

9.1

Dark red in color. A bit of spice on the nose, but mostly fruity. Peppery as expected for a Zin on the palette. A lingering finish is present, but not too long. A good solid Zin to represent the Paso Robles Wine Region. — 12 years ago

with Erin and Tina

Rosemary Becerril

9.6

This is such a smooth and delicious Pinot noir . You can taste subtle fruit . Really could just so sip this wine . Reasonably priced at about $12 — 13 years ago

Abbe Walker

9.2

Favorite of the night — 7 years ago

Andrei Shustov

9.5

Always a blast!! — 8 years ago

Eric Tabas

8.9

2014. As always, consistently fruit forward full of dark fruit the makes you want to have another glass. It has the smooth mouth that goes so well with meat. — 9 years ago

Nicolette Kmiecik

9.2

Concentrated and complex. Wonderful Syrah. — 9 years ago

Martin Hardee

9.2

A very approachable Pinot Noir — 10 years ago

Eric Floyd

9.1

Love what Pax has done over the years. I have a few bottles of his 2003 Griffins Layer... It's a beautiful wine that is probably mind-blowing at this point; however, this wine shows restraint, refinement and a sense of place. Looking forward to owning a bottle in a few years. — 10 years ago

Juan Menendez

9.4

Very complex, perfectly balanced a ton of fruit with savory Syrah notes. Very special. — 11 years ago

Kevin DeBernardi

9.3

Bready, yeasty goodness. — 11 years ago

Brent S

8.9

An old friend I haven't visited in a while. The best way I can describe this is: a very well made fruit bomb. Overly sweet and ripe, but otherwise excellent. — 11 years ago

Vinny Eng

9.4

Y'all, Mr. @PaxMahle is in the zone! Electric and awesome and so wildly energetic! — 13 years ago

with Jasmine and Audra

Michael Slomer

9.6

Last bottle! Being discontinued at the restaurant — 13 years ago

CA Haynam

9.0

Another excellent Tobin James everyday wine. Aromas of fruit and berries, inky black, well balanced. Very nice — 7 years ago

Vincy

9.5

One of the best vintages, inky fruits, plum, scents of floral, concentrated aroma, adorable and sweet smiling. A little flabby for me made it not a perfect night.
2018/6/21 — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Like the updated logo/label. On the nose; beautiful red, fresh, florals, sweet dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, baking spices & perfume florals. The mouthfeel is ripe, rich and juicy. Drier powdery tannin structure, anise, black licorice, ripe; blackberries, creamy black raspberries, black cherries, black plum, nice amount of baking spices, grippy volcanic minerals, soft leather, loamy soils, tree bark, mouthwatering acidity and long, rich, ripe fruit driven finish with just a touch of dry powdery tannins on the long set. — 9 years ago

Mike R

9.6

One of favorite boutique Napa winery - decanted 2 hours - love the 09, 10 and 12 - not tried the 13 yet - singing in prefect pitch - color is deep red and stunning, smell is intoxicating, taste is with every sip reminding me to smile and the finish is damn right runway model sexy - in honor of @Carl Fischer and the amazing Christmas carol story last night and as a tribute to all delectable folks including the WNH gang - my 2nd seasonal posting is an adaption from Home Alone 2 - "hold it right there - and you respond by saying "this is wine drinkers everywhere" - I say knew it was you as I could smell you near my cellar - you were at my cellar last night and You been drinking with everybody and not always smiling - you been drinking with "Snuffy. Al. Leo. Moe, with the gimpy leg. Cheeks. Boney Bob, Cliff" - you say "I am mistaken and have been not drinking with everybody and when you drink your wine you do smile" - so I say I believe you but tommy gun don't so I going to give to the count of three to pour a glass of wine and start smiling one two and wait you are smiling so keep smiling and Merry Christmas you wine drinking animals!!!! — 10 years ago

Big Af

8.9

Rich color. Lots of layered flavors. Blueberry. Deep flavor — 11 years ago

Nash Calihan

9.0

Deep dark rose red berry balance — 11 years ago

Ezra Chomak

9.2

A 2006 still kickin — 11 years ago

Paul Lopez

9.8

I do remember....what a wine! — 12 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.7

The 91 Dominus is the greatest Dominus produced and I have had every vintage since it's inception in 83. The group all thought it was a 1st Growth guessing 82 a Mouton. One of the best Cali's ever made. — 13 years ago