An 09 I opened and then vacuum pumped and left for 2 weeks (out of town). It just got better!. Dark and big but not too brawney. Raspberry as opposed to plum fruitv. Nice spice and a just a bit of sweetness — 12 years ago
Smooth and creamy, and opens up like candy — 13 years ago
So much structure, tannins still taught. Wished another few hours (years?) was available to breathe/age. — 11 years ago
Really awesome! — 12 years ago
Smoked meat nose delicate volleys on the palate. Wow — 12 years ago
Nice balance, fruity with tanins that appear soft for Washington. — 12 years ago
Not typical SB from Napa. Very good balance between flavones, acidity, and body. — 12 years ago
Yum chateau neuf du papes wines are amaze! — 12 years ago
Nice smooth buttery vanilla lemon — 13 years ago
Eric L.
Lovely and approachable. — 11 years ago