Once Wines

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Interesting wine that only seemed to get better with time.... Once it properly opened up after 75 min or so it was unbelievable. — 10 years ago

Gaja

Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2008

Generous savory red fruit, at once meaty.& approachable. Suave, commanding. Gaja understands the #brunello deliciousness factor. — 11 years ago

Marc StubblefieldWendy ShoemakerJosh Orr
with Marc, Wendy and 3 others
Marc, Danny and 7 others liked this

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1959

Susan Lin
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

Steven Foster
with Steven
Alison and Gary liked this
Steven Foster

Steven Foster Influencer Badge

This was still nice despite a leaky cork. Lovely drinking window. A touch oxidized, but overall a nicely ahead 59. Acid intact.
8.8

Domaine A. et P. de Villaine

La Digoine Côte Chalonnaise Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2011

Really enjoyed this once some of the forward alcohol got out of the way. A bit tart on the finish, but nice balance of acidity and earthiness and a touch of fruit. Good intro to Burgundy for my family. — 11 years ago

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

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

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

Deep red w/ brick edge; nose of plums, cassis. Herbs; lovely attack of soft sweet cassis fruit, some plums, cedar notes in the finish. Not as big as it once was it is still gloriously lovely to drink and taste for a full minute after swallowing. Drink now. — 11 years ago

Descendientes de José Palacios

Pétalos Bierzo Mencía

Once it opened up, I discovered a smooth, complex friend from Spain. — 11 years ago

Once Upon a Vine

The Fairest California Chardonnay

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