LM Segal

9.7

So beautiful and clear in its purpose, titillating on the nose and fulfilling its promises beyond. Balanced and velvety dark red fruit, hints of black tea and cassis but all in a more Old than New World Gestalt. Lots of secondary stuff emerging you just want to sip it slowly. If anybody wonders how well these age, track one down, it’s so worth it. Kudos @Cathy Corison for making this distinctive and enduring bottle! — 7 years ago

Susan Sangiacomo

9.4

Magnum. I loved this. Much preferred to the Dana. This had much more of the old world taste. But everyone has their preference and some preferred the tannins and boldness of the Dana. — 9 years ago

Steve Medbery

9.4

Cherry fruit, beautiful herbal peppery finish in an elegant old world style Pinot. — 9 years ago

Charles von Breitenbach

8.9

What used to happily pass for a "big" wine in Napa. The wine is remarkably fresh and flavorful for a 23 year old new world Cabernet. While time has tamed the tannins somewhat they are still very much evident in every sip. — 9 years ago

GrapeXplorer

9.0

Deep dark fruits full of spice in an old world style. Yummy #Rioja — 9 years ago

Joe Lucca

9.0

Old world! One of the best DS Yamhills I've had. Beautifully earthy, with oyster mushrooms, tart cherries, forest floor, and some cinnamon. Great acidity, restrained fruit. — 9 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.2

Surprisingly lively acidity and medium body for California Chardonnay. Citrus fruit, white blossoms, and mineral tones dominate. Made in an Old World style with light oak treatment and no malolactic fermentation. — 10 years ago

with Drew and Kelly

Roger Cabrera

9.0

Such an amazing producer. Tasted blind, the generous chalkiness led me to white burgundy. Man was I wrong. Clean and direct fruit, neutral oak. New world done in an old world style. — 10 years ago

Davis Smith

Sommelier Acquerello

8.9

Classic old-world. Graphite, herbal, tannic — 11 years ago

Doug Renert

9.0

Not too old world at all. A wonderful subtle full body to it. Very close to first growth quality at a fraction of the price — 11 years ago

Martin G Rivard

10

This 59 was Rocking and Rolling. Firing on all cylinders and showing gloriously. My contribution to this evening’s wine gluttony!!!!
It’s absolutely mind blowing how these wines can hold up and pass the test of time. Bravo to old world wine making!! — 7 years ago

with Christine and Kirk

Steve McDermott

9.3

Old world earthiness. Red fruit, strawberry notes. A bit of cigar box and leather. Nice finish. Nice #rioja ! Thanks @John Pica — 9 years ago

GaryWEdwards

9.2

3L bottle drinking perfectly right now, and though '08 was not an easy year , this chateauneuf du pape cuvée réservée is clearly a winner. jams with old world silks. Thankful for my new coravin to taste this with my son, again and again. Drinking perfectly now. No need to wait — 9 years ago

with Logan

Nathan Adams

Consulting Wine/Beverage Director, Snake River Brewing, Persephone, King Sudachi

9.2

Hello old friend...just sharing a steak tartare pizza at the bar with the wealthiest woman in the world, standard Jackson Monday. — 9 years ago

with Claire

Stefano Paganuzzi

8.9

Very old world on the nose with notes of dark berry fruit and earth. Beautiful acidity with nice tannins that don't overwhelm. Finish is short to medium. — 10 years ago

Martin Diehr

9.0

Unique / Bordeaux style wine. Needs time to open and despite the age, would improve with decanting this wine. Old world nose, well balanced on mid palate with forest notes and wild berries. Medium finish — 10 years ago

Marshal White

8.9

Meanwhile, on the other side of the Vosges... It's a weird experience for me; it's like a hybrid of California and the old world. Seems high pH/soft and the oak is sweet, even if they are second fill barrels. Maybe the sandstone is a big part of it? Interesting and tasty wine for sure — 10 years ago

Josh Luhn

Luhn Wine Consulting Owner, Luhn Family Wines

9.3

If you want new world power and old world balance, this hits the mark. Dark cassis, black olive, dried herbs and flowers, great acidity and length. — 11 years ago

Jess Dutton

9.0

Best North Forks wine so far. Bought it with Zak and James! — 13 years ago

Chris England

9.5

Magnum of my favourite Rioja in a fab year & £145 - A guaranteed 98-99 given a few years 😎 Great now, fab in 5 more years!

🍷Garnet cherry red w/ brick edging

👃 Soft warming seductive smoked oak w/ dark stewed spiced cherry, cocoa, punchy balsamic, vanilla, nutmeg, coconut & light leather - old world Rioja 😍

👄 Med creamy body of super soft silky dark dirty cherry & vanilla cocoa w/ a balsamic undertone

🎯 Long oak filled cherry vanilla cocoa berry & balsamic linger - boom 💥 — 8 years ago

Todd Anderson

9.2

Fun, old world wine — 9 years ago

Loren Gesinsky

9.1

Terroir Old vs. New World comparator at 2/28/17 Rouge Tomate Salon Series on A Natural History of Wine — 9 years ago

David Morden

9.0

I love this wine. Easy and inexpensive way to get a small taste of old world Chardonnay. — 9 years ago

Collin Clark

9.4

Nice old world red. With good juice and earth — 9 years ago

with Joanna

Scott Evans

9.3

If you find this wine buy it, old world style delicious delicate balanced not like most California wines — 9 years ago

Kendra Peterson

9.0

Very old world in taste. Opens up after about 30-45 minutes in the glass. Earthy and only slightly tannic on the end — 10 years ago

Evan O'Donnell

9.5

Excellent rye — 10 years ago

Dennis Long

9.0

Too good for the money! A text book example of the quality Old World wines can produce when using newer technology and Old World Instincts. 100% Tempranillo A must try from La Rioja Alta. — 11 years ago

Peter Ryan

9.2

Old world style Syrah from Washington. A great surprise — 11 years ago

Parag Lalit

9.5

A sincerity to this wine, an old world drinker's delight. New world lovers may not be flattered by this. Also, super clean, no Brett. Will still make it for AT LEAST 10 years. — 13 years ago