Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.4

The 1980 vintage in Sauternes was challenging to say the least but Chateau D’Yquem has crafted one of the shining stars of the vintage. Aromatically quite expressive, the Sauternes takes the lead with candied ginger, lychee, apricot and shades of bananas foster that all sing in unison. The palate comes off with an unusual combination of sweet and sour tones, with a strong vein of salinity that races through the core of quince, sour apricot, vanilla creme brûlée and roasted pineapple flavors. Texturally elegant, this is far less on the unctuous side of D’Yquem, but has a beautiful feeling of refinement, freshness and elegance. Still humming at the forty year mark, the 1980 D’Yquem will provide drinking enjoyment for at least another five to ten years. Drink 2020-2027- 94 — 5 years ago

Tracy Byrnes

9.1

Light, bright and beautiful! — 7 years ago

Aleshia Pena

9.5

Wow... very yummy and a surprising texture. Much more smooth and full bodied than I've experienced with a rose. I'm a fan! Yum! — 8 years ago

Peter Heidt

9.0

New York Prime, Boca, Scuderia Club... Aston Martin driving CPA to the stars MZ concurs; this was simply black grape inky goodness. Wow, this winery never disappoints... — 9 years ago

Pat Sperry

8.9

Very tasty grenache, soft and luscious, vibrant red berry fruit, lingering finish, gift at party — 9 years ago

Thomas Monroe

Winemaker Division Winemaking Company, Owner/Winemaker SE Wine Collective

8.9

Organic Rhythm! — 9 years ago

Jack Brus

8.9

Poppin bottles for Christmas. Good Cava, great taste and easy to drink. Floated a couple raspberries in top for the holidays. — 10 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.7

At Come Taste The Stars Dinner hosted by Tyson Stelzer. Another 60/40 Pinot Noir/Chardonnay balance. More floral aromatics than the Winston. Similar to the 1996 vintage in many respects but a one week delay in picking over 1996 to gain better ripeness. Other differences were no malo in 1996 and for 2008 16% Malo. Also more oak influence in 2008 - 3% to 22%. 9 years on Lees. Tyson said it will not attain its full potential until 2038 and go on for another 20 years after that Great freshness minerality and tension. Tyson said this was the greatest Cristal he has ever had. At Montrachet Restaurant. — 6 years ago

Melissa Rogers

10

Berry fruity on the nose, watermelon Jolly Ranchers and sour cherries on the tongue. Really unique, distinct and DELISH!
— 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

When winemaker Simon Waghorn created his own brand, he chose the name Astrolabe, which is an ancient instrument of navigation that measures the altitude of the stars. Pale straw with grassy citrus notes and floral scents. On the palate peach, tangy citrus and melon flavors with gentle acidity. Medium+ finish ending with bright mineral character. — 7 years ago

David Lincoln

9.1

Bright acid, moderate fruit, hardly any oak, medium body. — 9 years ago

Sara Henson

9.2

Delicious full bodied Chardonnay! Just melts in your mouth and invites you to play! Can't wait to have more! Would 100% recommend and drink again. — 9 years ago

with Holly

Tom Howey

9.7

Med to low acid low tannins. Blackberry currant on the nose ripe berries black licorice and pepper. Smooth stars d finish with gentle length — 9 years ago

with Diane

Mark Saylor

9.3

Kelly give a it 5 stars. — 6 years ago

Dimes

9.0

Lo que Syrah Syrah 🥰 — 6 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Had another bottle. Stéphane Ogier is one of Côte Rôtie’s most well-respected stars & looks for concentration in the vineyards and freshness in the cellars. "Le Temps est Venu, ‘the time has come’ for an adventure farther south, with old-vine Grenache and limestone slopes. A blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah that comes from the Plan de Dieu and Visan AOCs. Red fruit aromas and pepper spice notes. Sweet raspberry and cherry flavor adding herbs to the mix. Medium length ending with earthy notes. Nice value! — 7 years ago

Sam Coturri

Winery Sixteen 600, Enterprise Vineyards and the Moon Mountain District

9.4

Serve it at room temp to see all the sparks fly. But hurry cuz we only made 45 cases — 9 years ago

Charles Treister

9.2

We drank the "Earth" variety and liked it slightly better than the "Stars". Both had the same delicacy and understated fruits, but the Earth had a richer mouth-feel. — 9 years ago

Sean Calder

Blogger Vinifico! The Original Vancouver Wine Blog

9.2

Carbonic fermentation and aging in concrete amphora make this a deliciously bright and fruity wine with silky tannins. Fresh and delicious. — 9 years ago

Zoe Sanderson

9.4

Delicious with roasted meat — 10 years ago