Pascaline Lepeltier, MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Rouge Tomate New York

9.1

1981 pale as a peony, lifted by the acid / a really nice surprise — 11 years ago

Franz Martens

9.8

Peppery flavor is dominant. — 12 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.7

Our K&L Redwood City staff party at LB steak was fantastic- nothing smaller than magnum allowed! This double mag has been in our cellar since release and has hardly moved at all! Big, powerful, Mountain fruit! — 13 years ago

Michael Washabaugh

9.1

Paired well with a lamb, eggplant purée, fava beans, piquolo pepper. Would also pair with a medium rare magret duck or other game. — 11 years ago

Chris MacLean

8.9

A little rounder than I remember but still very solid. — 11 years ago

Lorenzo Marco Savona

9.4

Didactic Panzano Sangiovese! Dry sour cherry, cocoa powder, earthy.... — 12 years ago

Mike

9.1

Quirky but nice — 11 years ago

Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

9.5

Like seeing an old friend. First winery I ever visited (I was 5), and is always one of my favorite places to visit. Wines are better than ever and Paul Draper is simply a legend. — 11 years ago

Liz Trainor

10

My 40th birthday. — 12 years ago

Mike Fiorello

8.9

One of the best wines for the price. — 14 years ago