Bob McDonald

9.1

Slightly dusty corky note which hung around longer than it should have. Also on the nose Herbs and Mint rule the roost with berry fruit in the background. Cabernet makes its presence felt in this Cab Shiraz blend with its structure and a touch of austerity. Restrained fruit and an elegant style still with a good future. — 8 years ago

Narun P

9.0

Funky at first but subsequently blown away. Fresh, leathery, flowery, with some structure. Can tell it was once a great bottling. A bit long over due. — 9 years ago

Fem McClure

9.3

Tasty!! Sweet, very slightly dry, strong cherry notes, with a touch of cranberry, cardamom, and vanilla. The nose is extremely pleasant, full of cherry and oak. Very, very nice — 10 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.2

Smooth, complex and balanced all at once.
1999 — 10 years ago

with Katherine

Michelle Cummings

9.8

Tyler's new favorite dinner wine! — 10 years ago

with Tyler

Conquistadora Wise

9.7

Favorite wine so far. Very refreshing. Bought it because of the name/ label, haven't found one to top it yet. — 12 years ago

John Carlson

9.9

Once again, Orin Swift has created a well balanced full body and amazing! — 12 years ago

Alaska Rambling Rose

10

Multilayered and changes once the wine gets some time to breath. So smooth, rich and creamy. Dark fruits and great with a meal. One of my top 10 favorite wines — 9 years ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Very intense red fruit. Punchy and juicy. From mag. Still primary but a good future. — 9 years ago

with Matt

Katherine Harris

9.5

Soft tannins, balanced fruit, really lovely wine. And wait for it....its 18 years old and still going! I need a few more bottles of this vintage for future anniversary celebrations! — 9 years ago

with Chris

Nathan Brown

9.0

Very fruit forward with a smooth finish. Detect a lot of brown sugar. After letting it breathe got more of the maple flavor. Light body. Very light tannins. — 10 years ago

Susan Lin

Business Development Belmont Wine Exchange, WSET Diploma candidate

9.1

1959 and still with strong fruit, a powerful, finessed body, and beautiful structure - great acidity to balance the strong body. Smooth with a vibrant kick, but definitely some expected musty earth with this age. Fruit is a bit raisinated but present and persistent. Don't dally once it's open - enjoy! Truly a well made wine. Tasting this was a wonderful reward after sweating through getting the cork out safely! — 10 years ago

with Steven

Joe Gonzalez

9.8

Very smooth! — 12 years ago

Knox Knox

9.1

This is definitely a great bottle. High alcohol but once it opens up the bouquet is marvelous; Vanilla, baking spices, fresh berries and cream. All upfront taste... bright fruit, berries, orange notes, red apple skin, medium-high tannins but all upfront clean finish, surprisingly light body. I would recommend this wine and would be an easy seller with a decent price point. — 9 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.8

The sister property of Haut-Brion and a wine many consider an unofficial 1st Growth, La Mission was firing on all cylinders this night. The 2000 nose was classic, showing the signature Graves scorched Earth, ripe currants, creme de cassis, and roasted coffee beans. The palate built around a core of earth and rock, with a structured and textural powerhouse that relents in the glass as you taste it further, unwrapping the aroma and flavor kaleidoscope slowly and keeping you coming back for more.

The 2005 was more of the same but on another level of density and strength being a younger wine and also from an excellent vintage worthy of at least 5 -7 more years before I would go at it again. The nose hinted to a deep future, with the palate clamping down and not showing any signs of relenting that night.

#lamission #hautbrion #graves #bordeaux #wine — 9 years ago

Mike D

10

Even amongst great company, a cut above. For once a legend lives up to the hype. — 10 years ago

Joe Colistro

9.0

Good once it opened up. Great with the steak. — 10 years ago

James Pendergrass

9.6

Super Tuscan at its finest. Cab elements were in the forefront and the other varietals were a strong supporting cast. Lots of $$$ but worth it at least once or twice. Especially vs Antinori... — 11 years ago

Jonathan Sharp

9.6

Only had it once and blown away. Would like to have it again!! — 12 years ago

Paul Mabray

Founder VinTank

9.6

This is in my near future . . . — 12 years ago

with Angelica