Erik Nordman

9.0

First time trying the '15s and it's as great as always. This is definitely a decent amount more brawny and ripe than the '14s but still identifiable as a Lapierre wine. That said, I'm still not the biggest fan of most of these '15's so far, they are too hot and ripe and don't really fit the profile of what I want from most Beaujolais. This is still pretty good on its own merits though. Day 1 it was closed and not giving up very much but on this morning, Day 2, it's come around and opened up quite a bit. Ripe, juicy strawberry and raspberry red fruit, tart rhubarb, wild violet, smoky gravel minerality, with a nice briny, almost gamey salinity underscoring things a bit. Nice medium (+) acid, medium (-) body with a great, soft texture. Just a touch of fine, supple tannic grip. There a bit of brett and VA but they're in balance rather than being a faulty distraction; the VA helps give a little extra lift, if anything. Will try another bottle after some more time has passed because even though it's good now it honestly still needs to come together a bit more; it seemed almost still slightly bottle shocked when I first opened it yesterday. If you're opening one soon I'd recommend giving it a little air to let it unfurl. — 7 years ago

Antoine Bouchard

9.4

One of the best Cabernet Franc I've ever had. It's Christmas time ladies and gentlemen! @PE Mouton @Antoine Goubert We have to try that one all together 🍷 — 8 years ago

Sarah Dade

10

Hands down the best cab I've ever had. Its worth all the hype. Consistent perfection from nose to finish. This is one you take your time with. — 8 years ago

Mike Barbella

9.6

One of my Fav's of ALL time — 9 years ago

Julie Cervone

10

One of my all time favorite reds! ❤️ — 9 years ago

Michael Falcone

9.8

Killing it...a true classic, blackberry, leather, a great funky burnt leather nose...one of my fav all time Bordeaux — 10 years ago

Christanna Honer

9.0

First time with the oddball '03 vintage. Lacking some of the standout aromatics of typical Tondonia. I wouldn't mind laying one down and see where it goes, seeing as Lopez wines defy logic, time, and space. — 8 years ago

with Adam, Bill and 1 other

Jordan Gianelli

9.5

Loved it at Press in St Helena after Albariño and Pinot Noir. Strong but soft, my happy place when one begins to describe older characteristics in a wine without the wine becoming a dead piece of acid without elegance and all you are left with is a sharp sensation and a longing to have opened the wine 10 years ago. Anyhow- beautiful wine and definitely the time to drink it!! — 8 years ago

Ali Yigitbasioglu

9.9

Very powerful intense cab sauv blend, good time to crack open. Dark saddle leather spicy bouquet, balanced acidity, tobacco and wild boar scents, strong earth nose. The taste stays in the mouth for a long time. Spectacular. One of sassicaia's strongest showings, good time to drink — 8 years ago

Miguel A. Nistal

9.0

I love Stags Leap and this one is crazy reasonable and so good. Cherry flavored, soft on pallet. Beautiful wine. — 9 years ago

with Miguel

John Kanellopoulos

9.0

One of my all time favorites from Alexander Valley CA almost 10 years old opened very mature excellent value for money! — 9 years ago

Eric Floyd

9.1

Tasty Chardonnay. Full bodied, high alcohol Californian style. Pineapple and creme brûlée were most noticeable. Would love to see what happens with time. — 9 years ago

Robert Potanovich

10

One of my all time favorites — 12 years ago

Brandon Tomes

9.0

I was on a time crunch but a little too tight for me. Strong French oak flavor, silky smooth, and well rounded finish. Overall a great Cabernet but not what I was expecting from a Shafer. — 8 years ago

Jeff Denes

8.9

Had it straight out of the bottle, no time to decant. Still a fantastic wine. Can't go wrong with this one. — 8 years ago

Benjamin Durham

9.3

Really good, takes me to the moon! — 8 years ago

with Brittany

Mike Davila

9.5

I drank this at their open house, and at the time I thought it was one of the best 2011's we tasted. This is another example of a wine that will have the "experts" pondering the 2011 vintage. This may be similar to a 2003 for selected wineries. I'll go on the record that I like it - a lot. — 9 years ago

Bill Aker

10

One of my all time favorites. Nice big red, once it opens. — 9 years ago

Christopher Watson

9.7

One of the best aus wines of all time. — 9 years ago

Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.7

Thank god I didn't pay for this one! Jerabaum of Cristal. First time I've had it and I must say it was better than the '98 DP. $3,200 / 98pts. — 11 years ago