Paul Barnes

9.5

Aussie screwcap FTW - this is legit. Plenty of Syrah notes for only 8% of the blend. — 9 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.4

Steak & claret Friday is back. This bottle was more evidence for my theory that wine always shows best once it sells out. Dark fruit, savory tertiary character and plenty of sweet life in this "for steak only" northern Medoc. Hats off to the butchers at Draeger's... I don't know what that "cowboy" steak was, but it sure was good! — 9 years ago

Giancarlo Cicero

9.5

Is actually the Capo. Plenty of life left. Sweet tannin to start. Meaty and juicy. Great. — 10 years ago

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Joe Rice

9.1

By the glass at the winery. Dark fruit, not stewed, plenty of oak spice, even more to the forefront than the 890. A bit more time to integrate. — 10 years ago

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.0

Young and tense with minimul oak. A nice, pleaurable zin with plenty of acidity and balanced body. The fruit is ripe, but clean and pleasant. — 11 years ago

Joel Tan

9.0

Musky tones, just amazing smell. Lighter on the palate, sappy and still plenty of acidity perfect for all the meats at dinner — 11 years ago

Peter 0'Neill

9.2

I was concerned that this was too young and indeed it's absolutely best days are ahead of it but with plenty of air and a good decant it opened up very nicely and showed its class. — 9 years ago

Charlie Abbott

Sommelier Casa Mono

8.9

The QPR here is insane. Enjoyable now, plenty of cranberry, black peppercorn, green tobacco and pencil lead, but clearly age worthy also. Curious as to why this hasn't been snapped up by everyone yet — 10 years ago

Aaron Meeker

Sales & Marketing Vine Street Imports

9.1

Ripe flavor a but silky texture and still plenty of tannin for the long haul. Enjoyed this bottle a lot. — 10 years ago

Cody Short

9.4

Still fresh, plenty of fruit and drinking at peak — 10 years ago

Ned Clark

9.4

Really smooth and balanced. Plenty of life left but drinking well right now. Don't hold back opening this one. — 10 years ago

Andrew Schultz

9.8

This is a great wine with lots of character. Made in a very reductive style which works well for the fruit lending it a wide palate of savory flavors. The Brett is at a very noticeable level and balanced aromatics including Band-aid, not a bad thing at all. This vintage has plenty of years left in the bottle it should age well for another 10-15. — 11 years ago

Byron C Mayes

9.7

Still really tight. Dark red purple. Classic cassis notes. Still plenty of time left. 2021 maybe? — 11 years ago

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

9.1

Great complexity and intensity. The lack of acidity makes this #sauternes a touch cloying. Plenty of life left. #chateaurieussec #bordeaux #ctbucklinwine — 9 years ago

Keith Crump

9.4

2006 plenty of body better after a little breather not the big noise I have noted before with Gruaud Larose but good complex Bordeaux I acknowledge St Julian has its critics but this good wine — 9 years ago

Evelyn Marin

9.4

Drinking well at 11 years out with plenty of life left. Held it's own and then some when put up against a 2002 Shafer Hillside. — 10 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.2

Typical (as in excellent) GR Imperial nose, elegant red fruits, sauve oak, perfectly integrated. Mouthfeel is young and firm, yet what relents is a wonderful hint at the future of what this wine will give. Plenty to appreciate now but I think it will indeed only gain in complexity and only get better if you have the patience. A long, firm, persistently energizing and pleasant finish. — 10 years ago

Matthew Beckman

9.3

Lovely nose of cherry and tobacco...plenty of time left for this but approachable now. My wine of the night — 10 years ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.5

Big wine, bold Cab, smooth, plenty of fruit. Truly delicious. — 11 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.8

Effortless claret, light to medium bodied, with delicate black currant fruit that soared with Doug's fabulous tri-tip. Not for score lovers, this wine has plenty of herbal intrigue for the table and no extra fat. — 12 years ago