Doug Powers

9.1

11-12 hour decant on this bottle, which in retrospect was too long, medium color, drier Dow style, medium-bodied, good, not great, vintage Porto, I was expecting more? — 6 days ago

with Jim

John Van Trijp

9.3

Krug 2008 is a really disappointing Krug. Don’t know where they took the fruit for this Cuvee. Edt 164 is MUCH better — a month ago

Jose Lorenzo

9.5

What an amazing expression of my favorite vintage — 7 hours ago

Steven Heydemann

9.1

The 99 is a favorite vintage for the sweetness of the fruit and the intense Mediterranean notes but this bottle was a little short on the finish. — a month ago

Doug Powers

8.9

A really good bottle of 1983 Graham’s, but it shows the tannic structure of the vintage and, also, the lack of traditional Graham’s sweetness makes the alcohol stand out; with that all said, still an enjoyable bottle of aged vintage Porto!! — 5 days ago

with Jim

Joe DAscoli

9.2

Half off wine Wednesday. At less than retail - we couldn’t resist. Was solid but not spectacular — 16 days ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

This is their 2002 Vintage Brut but the top of the bottle reads 250 ANS? Maybe, an anniversary bottling. I do seek out Veuve Clicquot as much of what I’ve tried from them hasn’t to my liking. There are simply producers I enjoy more at or under their price points. But, this was quite good & the best offering I've had from them. Enjoyed it. Better than all the vintages of Grande Dame I've had. Having said that, it is not on the same par as the 02 Rare and 02 Billecart.

It was showing the right spot to starting drinking it. More reductive than oxidative. Lively, fresh acidity. Citrus blend, some of both apples, a little white stone fruit, nice brioche, soft playful yeastiness, excellent fine chalkiness, alluvial limestone, spring flowers and well done, balanced, structured, tensioned, elegant and not overly polished finish that lasted 90 seconds.

Pour at the Saturday Pebble Beach Food & Wine walk around “From the Cellar” dinner — 2 months ago

Mike Holzer

9.3

End of night with Naranath and John . Drank with chocolate cake. As suspected perfect match. Very smooth delicious dark fruit hint of coconut love it — 14 days ago

with Ania

Doug Powers

9.3

Very bright fruity, still quite primary, spirit well-integrated as well, lovely balance, medium-long finish, very good, albeit still quite youthful!! — 25 days ago

with Jim

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2015 vintage. Decanted and tasted immediately. Very little sediment. Medium-medium-heavy body. Structure and both ample grip and fruit in a beautiful balance currently and for the foreseeable future. No rush to crush. Revisit in a decade. Wowzers. 5.17.24. — 13 days ago