Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2007 vintage. From magnum and tasted 1.5 hours after being decanted. Herbal (but not mint) and woodsy nose. Medium body. Tons of thrusters at full power initially but the dark cherry, plum and baking chocolate notes were the only remaining flavors after the leap to hyperspace. That expected and (in)famous Latour power definitely in the picture but without any other stars in the cast to make this worthy of Oscar consideration. Not a top notch vintage, yet it seems like this effort is on a giant plateau and could remain there for a decade-easy. Likely would have benefited from an additional hour or two of air time but not enough to move the needle significantly…maybe to 9.3. — 4 years ago

Jeff Loo

9.8

Mesmerizing way to start the night. 1981 from Magnum. — 7 years ago

Heath Higgins

9.3

Double Magnum - Good wine makers make good wine. — 9 years ago

with Catherine and Mary

Garrett Parker

9.1

Nice and smooth. Good value Cabernet — 9 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.2

From magnum, completely mature and drinking well, elegant and silky tannins, aromas and flavors are all tertiary. — 10 years ago

Marty Winters

9.6

Remembering the day @Cathy Corison brought in a magnum of 1991 and left the remainder for the staff. 😎 — 11 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.1

Mouton Vertical dinner. This was served in magnum and was much tighter and slightly more austere than the 70 but showing the same classic Mouton notes cedar, leather, tobacco, mint and pencil shavings. Magnum factor? — 11 years ago

Anna Sangiacomo

9.0

Magnum for Christmas Eve. Thank you, Susan — 12 years ago

with Susan

Luke Boland

10

Birth year magnum. No other super Tuscan does it quite like this. And the current stuff just shouldn't be opened yet — 12 years ago

Aline Baly

9.8

This was enjoyed at the 2013 Fete de la Fleur at Chateau Lagrange, St. Julien-- magnum! — 12 years ago

Paul A

9.1

In magnum. — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Joseph Phelps Party and the 83 Insignia from magnum.

The nose reveals; floral liqueur notes, more mid red fruits; strawberries, cherries & dark cherries. Blackberries, black raspberries, rhubarb, soft, volcanic minerals, limestone, steeped fruit tea, cedar, old leather & tobacco, dry crushed rocks, dark spices, dry herbal notes, eucalyptus, dry stems with dry & withering dark, red florals.

The body is medium full with a fair amount of tannins in a wine with this age. The structure, tension, length and balance are still quite sound with harmony. Floral liqueur notes, more mid red fruits, strawberries, cherries & dark cherries. Blackberries, black raspberries, rhubarb, soft, volcanic minerals, limestone, steeped fruit tea, dark spice with some heat, cedar, old leather & tobacco, cedar, dry crushed rocks, dark spices, dry herbal notes, eucalyptus, dry stems with some funkiness. withering dark, red florals. The acidity is nice. The long finish still show ripeness, good balance but, has leaned and shows nice persistence. — 7 years ago

Jeff D.

9.3

From a magnum...for a '90 there seems to be no color progression on it at all, even at the edges. There is a minty, herbaceous note to it but it has great blackberry flavors and nice firm tannins on the finish. Really incredible how well this is holding up and an outstanding expression of Napa Valley Cab! — 9 years ago

J Ferrugia

9.4

This is a superb Silver Oak vintage & this magnum was the finest of the producer I have sampled. The '94 has a Deep rich fruit forward nose with currants, spice & ripe fruit. Open 40 minutes.. Bursting on the .palate with dark cherry and spice.. Hints of old leather & currants. This a huge wine at its peak. The magnum preserved it beautifully. A classic Cali cabernet & a delight with tenderloin of beef. If ya gottem', drinkem'.. You wont be disappointed if you have kept a magnum. — 10 years ago

admiral von schnauzer

9.0

From Magnum. Ermigawd — 10 years ago

Ray Isle

Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine

9.6

From magnum. Kept changing every time I went back to it. Spectacular wine. — 11 years ago

Josh Orr

9.1

Shut down a little. Very good from Magnum but needs more time — 12 years ago

Byron Fuller

9.6

In magnum. Young but lot as harsh as expected. Superb balance & will be fun to watch. Not the purity of the 96 but equally interesting. — 12 years ago

Craig Haserot

Founder and Proprietor Sojourn Cellars

9.7

Magnum - Sweet fruit glycerin cigar box -very tasty — 12 years ago

Arden Barnett

9.3

Magnum. Even after decanting around 6 hours the nose was still muted. Structure still there. What a fun treat. — 7 years ago

B

10

Magnum 2006 Harlan. HB for Barry M. No way to decant, but it opened up a lot in the glass. Drinking great now. — 7 years ago

BJ Simmons

9.5

Magnum...birth year/first father's day — 7 years ago

Michael Phillips

9.4

Magnum lovely good fruit needs a few yrs — 9 years ago

Alex Fishman

9.5

Magnum action for #newyears — 10 years ago

Les Huisman

9.2

From magnum. Breaking in Tim's cellar.
So fleshy yet — 10 years ago

with Tim, Karl and 1 other

Loren Grossman

Vintner Wilde Farm Wines

9.5

From Magnum. 😍 — 11 years ago

Joe Hirsch

9.7

Channelling my wonderful sister @Jasmine Hirsch on this one. Magnum courtesy of @Rajat Parr #ipob — 12 years ago

with Julia and Alexis

Dirk Pitt.

9.7

In magnum and its krug. No need to say more. — 12 years ago

with Winehouse

Nathaniel DiMaggio

9.7

Out of magnum. Holy crap!! — 12 years ago

Davis Smith

Sommelier Acquerello

9.5

06 Pierre Peters Chetillons en magnum. Even more open than the 04. — 13 years ago