M. Christopher Roebuck

9.1

Interesting. Major spearmint bomb on opening that persists beyond decant. Deep red color. Perfectly bodied for me. Medium and very smooth.

The nose is very complex. Under the spearmint there is a floral note, and something my brain identifies as turmeric.

No tannins.

I certainly wouldn't put this with a steak. But we are having Spanish tapas, and it works nicely with the spicier items. Otherwise, the spearmint is misplaced.

91+ points — 8 years ago

Justin Gilman CSW, CSS

9.0

Nice #RossodiMontalcino Light delicate color, matching palate and aromas.

Light red colors to the rim. Cherry & fresh herbs with some red licorice. High tart raspberries, lively acid and rose petals.

Having with Nose to tail Plate @ Old Major #Denver — 9 years ago

James Isaacs

9.4

Just lovely. Very complex. Needs 45 minutes or so to open up and integrate. A strong bitter component integrates nicely with some time with the earthy notes, coffee, tar, herbs, dried dark fruit and minerals. Supple and elegant. Superb wine. A major hit with strong cheeses. — 9 years ago

Shane Saunders

9.0

Celebrating a major milestone. — 9 years ago

Phil Kessling

9.2

2011, Domaine De La Grand Cour, Le Clos Cuvee Vielles Vignes, Fleurie Gamay. My first bottle from this producer. Wow, this is major Cru Beaujolais. Full bodied, complex, acidic, tannic finish. Tart red fruit, earthy, a little oak. Give me more! — 9 years ago

Jordina Nocnir

9.5

Mejant canelons de l'avia a casa Rincon Torroella per la festa major! — 10 years ago

Philipp Detscher

10

North Coast Syrah. And wow, seriously the best wine I've had in so very long. So surpassed expectations with the quiet tannins and wonderful bouquet. I wish they would crop dust major cities with this perfume. Pepper, violets and gameness. Sounds like small production so I'm worried this is one of the last bottles around. — 11 years ago

Sharon McPherson

10

Shared this wine with friends last night
We all loved it - crisp and dry - a major step up from what we are used to — 11 years ago

Ryan Simmons

9.0

Decanted 2 hrs. Deep maroon. Ripe dark fruit dominated by black licorice, anise and alcohol. Full bodied and acidic with velvety tannins. A very chewy wine with major cellaring potential. I'll lay the other two bottles down for 5-10 yrs. once it integrates I'm sure it'll be 93+ — 11 years ago

Lisa Mayer

9.6

Delicious blend of all major reds! — 12 years ago

Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

9.0

Major score from the leftovers of Diageo C&E for $17! Super classic 1er cru — 8 years ago

Bryant Bickel

9.1

Solid, nice bright aspects for wine, great expression had a slight nail polish out the gate that blew out and it turned into a beauty wonderful silky texture. — 8 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.2

Always the most structured and backwards of the Girard Pernand 1er Cru's but also the deepest. Nose of deep strawberry, spice, mineral, but just beginning to open, needs hours, days to get there aromatically. Palate is tight, spicy and structured but fans out on the finish with excellent structure, deep, vibrant tannins, sappy, tangy and nice sweet fruit and lively acidity. Still, needs a major decant. Will revisit. — 9 years ago

Andy Casale

9.3

Admit I'm a sucker for big chocolate driven Napa merlot. Still very young and needs major decanting. Lots of structure, red fruit and chocolate, coffee and tobacco that linger on the long finish — 9 years ago

BurgundyFan

9.0

Ok not major — 9 years ago

Sasha Verhage

Winemaker/Owner Eno Wines

9.3

In a great spot. Major yum. — 9 years ago

Ryan Oshiro

10

2008 vintage, our "Wedding Wine" was dedicated to us by my uncle who is a huge enthusiast and buyer for a major seller! Beautiful Pinot! — 10 years ago

Matthew Jannette

9.2

Dark jammy fruits. Major blackberry bramble. Young fruits. Slightly green. Slatey. Medium minus acid and tannins. Rounded mouth. — 11 years ago

Joan Carles Naya

8.9

Noves coneixences — 11 years ago

Dade Thieriot

10

In case you thought that dry German Rieslings were a recent fad you're wrong--this wine kept improving throughout the evening--a major triumph at over 22 years of age! — 11 years ago

with Alex, Petra and 1 other

Gabrielle Ferrara

10

Fruity and light, but major flavor — 12 years ago

Donald Williams

9.4

Catching up on filing our wine consumption. Had this last night with Beef Bourguignon. A major hit. Aged perfectly. — 8 years ago

with Bonnie

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

For more than 40 years, Robert Mondavi Winery has been the symbol of Napa Valley. Founded in 1966, it was the first major winery built in Napa Valley in the 3 decades following the repeal of Prohibition, and went on to establish the foundation for modern California winemaking. Dark Ruby with aromas of red/black fruits and earthy spice. On the palate cherry and raspberry flavors with herb spice. Soft tannins on a savory frame carry the wine to a lingering finish. — 9 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.2

Always solid! I prefer the G Major 7 to this money ranch road Merlot BUT it was still a great pour. — 9 years ago

Zachary Price

9.0

Brander vineyard, planted in 1975, is a quiet legend in the Santa Ynez AVA. The vineyard specializes in Bordeaux style wines, with major grape varietals consisting of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Sauvignon Blanc tends not to age well, so drink them within ~3 years of bottling. Warmer climate examples, typical of CA, tend towards grapefruit and tree fruit flavors and typically balance the young juice with high acid. This one was quite crisp and refreshing! ~$17 | #brander #sauvingnonblanc #santaynezvalley

On the eyes: Pale yellow with a hint of green, star bright, clear, med stain, med tears, no floc, gas present.

On the nose: White peach, ripe honeydew, lychee, perfume, and wet chalk. Med alcohol.

On the tongue: Med+ acid, med tannin, med alcohol, med body, effervescent in the mouth. White peaches, ripe honeydew, guava, orange blossom, chalky undertones, perfumed finish. Very nice balance. — 9 years ago

Rob Winn

9.2

2005 BulldogAmbullneo — 10 years ago

Bill Ward

9.5

A 2000 and nailing that firm/focused/perfect tannins thing. Fab purple fruit, soulfully grippy. Major length. — 10 years ago

Phil Kessling

9.2

2012, Paco Padeiro, Aphros 10, Vinho Verde, 100% Loureiro. My first single varietal Vinho Verde. Major acidity with tons of citrus and wet granite. — 11 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.8

Singing some major Hasselhoff. — 11 years ago

Stephen Madarasz

9.1

Really outstanding Chard! Perfect balance and just hints of oakiness. Enjoyed this while our to dinner. Online sales show price range from $14.99. - $19.99. Available at major area retailers. — 11 years ago