2008. Borderline port, but delicious in its own right. — 7 months ago
Just what the doctor ordered — 8 months ago

Tried the '90 recently, spoke of how amazing a producer of Californian Cabernet it is, but just needed a little more time, this '85 is well & truly on point, everything is in balance, there's fruit intensity yes, but the development/complexity/layers are really shining through, outstanding stuff. — 9 years ago
Paired well with a lamb, eggplant purée, fava beans, piquolo pepper. Would also pair with a medium rare magret duck or other game. — 10 years ago
カベルネソーヴィニヨン嫌いなアタシでもスッと飲める!かなり好みかも。 — 12 years ago
Great nose. Smooth throughout — 8 months ago
Juicy dark fruit, complimented by black pepper, rich. — 10 months ago
Very good, consistent amarone. Review from 30 weeks ago is accurate. — 3 years ago
Blackberry bramble, baked black cherry and plum, hints of maraschino, mint and menthol, bell pepper and geranium, cedar, tobacco, and bakers vanilla with whiffs of aged leather jacket on the nose. Blackberry, cherry, juicy raspberry, vanilla extract and weak black tea on the palate with a medium heavy body but a medium short finish. Overall a great wine for pumpkin pie brunch on Christmas morning (no it’s not too early). Merry Christmas! — 4 years ago
Really light refreshing delish! — 7 years ago
Stands out with its finish. Fruit forward nose that tails into lingering notes. — 8 years ago
Any wine that can shine from a plastic cup deserves extra kudos. Mistook for a Northern nebbiolo with its structure, detail, & balance, but the fruit is pure southern, pomegranate & black currants. Eye opener (esp for 30$ list). Want to re taste in proper stemware. I think 80% nero di trioa 20% montulpiciano — 10 years ago
My go to house wine. Love it with pasta and steak — 11 years ago
Very peculiar spectrum of aromas. Freshly cutted pineapple and pear. White peach and grapefruit. Very nice and long finish.
A bit flex on the mid palate but lingering pleasant finish — 6 months ago
Very pleasant, soft tannins — 7 months ago
Juicy dark beery fruit, healthy spice, balanced. — 8 months ago
Decanted for 2 hours. Still big, no signs of fading. Did not drink enough before it was consumed to review properly, but seemed a touch sweet. — 3 years ago
Mike Smith should be knighted. — 4 years ago
I think it’s delicious. Smooth, full bodied, with some character. — 5 years ago
Listening to fado in Lisbon — 7 years ago
Full bodied and spicy. Great with grilled ribs — 8 years ago
1973: Beautiful bottle. Wines like this make everyone stop and take notice. The color was clear and light. Arresting nose full of plums and roasted beets. The depth of flavor and long finish was in contrast with the appearance. Really a fine experience, only second to the few times I had the 1952 Mont Real. — 10 years ago
Loved this. Not too rich, and yet still distinctly "chard." — 10 years ago
Austin Hohnke
Almond butter. — 5 months ago