Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Saturday night...time for steak and claret as my buddy Gary Westby says. In this scenario, I envisioned the wine being equal or even better than my steak. Not to toot my horn but most everyone that's had my steak simply says meaningfully that it is the best they've had. Myself, I've only had one better the Ribcap at Bourbon Steak in SF; which sadly closed as the hotel took back the space they were in. Hopefully, soon to reopen again elsewhere in SF. However, back to the Pichon Baron. I can't say I loved it. I wanted to love it as it is one of my favorite properties in Pauillac. The wine isn't bad but it just never shined. Maybe, it's just not a good moment in it's evolution to open. It's soft, elegant but missing the beauty, flavors and complexity I've come to expect. The fruits are dry blackberry, dark cherries, black raspberries, a touch of juicy strawberries and black plum skin. Dark dry powdery minerals, saddlewood, lead pencil savings, underbrush, dry dark earth, dry pebbles. There is not much on the mid palate, it finishes a little flat and the fruits never really shined. Surprising for such a warm vintage. Hoping it improves over the years as I've got 5 more. Unusual that the wine really needed the steak more than the steak needed the wine. — 9 years ago

Peter Cobos

9.1

Late night Rioja. — 11 years ago

with Kevin

Corey Zamora, CSW

9.5

Easily the best champagne of the night. Delicate body, perfect acidity. Super drinkable! — 11 years ago

Peter Heidt

9.2

Jordan is always good... Thinking it would have been better with a steak than the Chicken Parm at Runway 84... Thank you Ralph and the crew from Las Olas... What is better than Thursday night at this place... The chick from Mob wives by the bar taking pics... Chicken Parm and a good Cab... Ahh.... Youth is waisted on the young!!! — 12 years ago

Jamie Magid

10

1948 Cheval Blanc going to be a great night. — 12 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.3

Our wedding wine, fast-forwarded 20 years. My third-place wine last night. Lovely creamy mousse. — 13 years ago

Kristan Onofrio

9.6

Mild tropical flavors, fresh and crisp, it's fantastic! — 10 years ago

Andrew Berge

9.6

Wine of the night. — 10 years ago

Tracy Lynn Rabago

9.8

For that extra special date night or big moment in your life, this red is always a winner. — 11 years ago

Peter Plaehn

8.9

1995 from Mag. A beast that evolved all night. — 11 years ago

Reagan Nunnally

9.2

Big jammy zin on a cool fall night. — 11 years ago

Philippe André

10

A delicious start to the night.. This will be very nice in 15+yrs! — 12 years ago

Jasmine Hirsch

Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance

9.0

Wine of the night last night (WOTNLN?). — 12 years ago

Nick Davis

10

This one kills. Could be wine of the night! Endless complexity and depth. Graphite powder, leather dust, mushroom spore, dried Dalmatian plum. — 10 years ago

Hermes Ortiz

9.7

2002 SHAFER Cabernet Sauvignon
"Hillside Select"
Napa Valley, California
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Silky smooth.
Soft, lush tannins.
Dark, Black Fruit.
Blackberry and Blueberry Flavors.
All Elements in harmony.
Great Balance.
Extra long finish.
"Wine of the Night".
Still has another 5 - 10 years of life ahead. — 10 years ago

with Jeffrey

Karla Henderson

9.7

Really enjoyed a bottle at the Ore House in Durango. Sunday being 1/2 price bottle night made it all the more enjoyable. — 11 years ago

Melissa Sorongon

Co-Owner of Piedrasassi winery, Provignage winemaking consulting company

9.9

1985. So beautiful. Now that's a Saturday night in Lompoc. — 11 years ago

Kathleen Matsoukas

9.5

From our 2014 Napa trip. Yummy grapefruit. — 11 years ago

Jason Berry

10

More from last night. — 12 years ago

Jesse Irwin

9.7

Last night in Hawaii. — 13 years ago

with Gabriel