Beau Carson

9.8

This showed me what d'Yquem is about. Still a baby, but do beautiful tasting the progression over 4 hours. — 8 years ago

David Langstaff

9.4

This wine needed about 3 hours to release. Initially tight with uncomfortable medicinal nose which then totally dissipated. Drinking now next day and you get the age of fully integrated but not fading tannins. Nose has a delightful dark fruit and smokiness. Great fit of nose and taste, meaning - when tastes after smelling the experience is consistent and not jolting. I think the color purple in a subdued way. Very nice. Memo to self: decant and watch for sediment, and enjoy three hours later. — 9 years ago

with Cynthia and Chris

Evan Bloom

9.3

What a treat. From the company to the antics of the cork removal, all was fantastic. Not surprised with some immediate mustiness on the nose, giving way to a rich but smooth aged blue cheese, mushrooms, soy sauce, earth, and just a faint hint of dried red fruit. Over the next 20 minutes the glass development was out of control, changing with each and every whiff and sip. Earthy umami, oxidative, and and slightly stewed reds to begin quickly opened to nice dried strawberries on the palate and nose, and advancing to moderately subdued ripened strawberries and cranberries- after 61 years and still kickin with fruit! Amazing. Then after about 20 minutes of rapid metamorphosis, it gave in and decided to fade to a very pleasant sipper...awesome. — 10 years ago

with Rajiv and Tim

Ron Siegel

9.5

Wow! So Burgundian like as this is one of my favorite vintages, very underrated by the critics.
This showed the classic Rayas nose of strawberry, cherry, rhubarb and kirsch with lavender, very floral with rose petals notes. This was all about finesse & elegance. — 10 years ago

Doug Powers

9.8

Towering about the other 5 wines in tonight's blind tasting, massive redfruits, great acidity hides the massive tannins, great wine that seems close to first growth quality!! — 11 years ago

Albert Villa-Real

9.8

The nose is very californian but the taste is reminiscent of old world wine! I love this crossover overtone between the fruit and the earth. The berries evolve after about half an our of breathing. Gripping tannins are still present which will make this bottle age longer. Approachable yet sublime. — 12 years ago

Michael Adelman

9.3

Black and blue berries, earth, tobacco. Layered beautifully. Power and elegance in harmonious balance! Has so much more to go! Wish I saved this opening for about 10-12 more years! Makes me fall back in love with CA Cabs!!! — 8 years ago

Kristan Onofrio

9.6

Mild tropical flavors, fresh and crisp, it's fantastic! — 9 years ago

Said Medina

9.0

The one my teacher has always talked about haha Where is Weiss when you need him?! — 9 years ago

Nic Tan

9.4

Close your eyes. Imagine cognac. Take a sip. What's this? A bourbon? Nay, an oh-so-yummy whiskey, says I. — 10 years ago

with Claytronicon

Reilly Brock

9.4

Awesome! Everything I love about VT and CDP. Earth and fruit in perfect balance. — 11 years ago

Xavier Valero

9.9

Can't say enough about this wine awesome — 11 years ago

Richard Lavanture

9.7

What can I say about Artemis? It is by far, probably my single most favorite bottle of wine. It's just good. Real good. — 12 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.1

This is a wonderful wine with an attraction to summer gatherings. Who can write about it while it is open............ time to enjoy. — 9 years ago

Ben Mar

9.5

One of dads. Been waiting about 30 years...miss you dad — 9 years ago

with Peter, Jeannine and 1 other

Dave Milligan

10

10 / 10. C'est fantastique! All about the 1994. — 10 years ago

Molly Murnane

9.0

A new fav zin. Big flavor — 10 years ago

Emily Timberlake

9.4

2007. Feeling pretty okay about this first post. Thanks AW! — 11 years ago

Anthony Weytjens

Winemaker & Estate Manager at Edge Hill Estate

9.7

Great wine! Took about 45 min to open up but when it did... Wow! So amazed with still having black fruit flavors behind the cigar and moroccan leather! — 12 years ago

Freddy Foot

Sommelier Restaurant Gary Danko

9.2

A really good bottle! Vibrant fruit and great colour... Shame about all that American oak — 12 years ago