Ron R

9.1

We really wanted to love this, but alas, we think that around 2012 was when Caymus decided to focus on an à la carte presentation, which makes for quite a shallow encounter.
They have tapped into the logic of the Skinner box operant conditioning. We humanoids press a lever (in this case pull a cork), and a one-night-stand promptly arrives in our glass. Us peeps tend to follow the crowd (I present myself as exhibit A), but when you taste this, it makes a splash, but flatters to deceive.
— 5 years ago

with Anne-marie

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9.0

A rush of ripe red berry fruits waft from the glass, as licorice, sweet spice, and rosy florals join the mix. Silky textures envelope the senses, finishing with saline minerals and youthful tannin. Wow this Emilia-Romagna Sangiovese is an unreal value. $17.00 (Eric Guido, Vinous, May 2020) — 6 years ago

Steven Comfort

9.1

This was the last bottle from a case I bought in about 1997. Over the 29 years since the wine was made, the noteworthy tar and tobacco notes that Pontet Canet is known for softened to an ashy-ness that is a softer version of a Mouton Rothschild. Still plenty of life left in this outstanding vintage, but the wine won't improve much (if at all) from this point. I enjoyed this bottle with Lucas Comfort, a day after his 29th birthday (1990). — 6 years ago

Nicola Morvillo

9.4

On 31-12-18 — 7 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.3

1 June 2017. June Wine Bar, Brooklyn, NY. — 9 years ago

Jon Fine

9.2

this one surprised me--would never ever give a second thought to Italian Syrah, but this was elegant and harmonious and damn fine all around. — 10 years ago

Greg Gregory

9.0

Fake wine. Cork said 1967. Came from a case that had others that had corks with 1964 on them that were shaved off. This was a wine that was doctored by the famous Rudy Kurniwan, now in jail. — 10 years ago

Michael Ochsner

8.9

Bursting from the glass. Showing some oak but not overly. Full and balanced. Minerality and great fruit. — 11 years ago

Zachary Fink

8.9

A very drinkable wine from the region. — 11 years ago

Raun Kupiec

9.0

Three years since the last bottle from this case. Very little flowers or fruit on the nose today, mostly cedar and cigar box and spice. Good structure, lots of tar and earth, sour cherry. Hint of mint on the end. Anything from the P del B is always great. — 5 years ago

Justin Hart

9.1

Herbacious and pruney. Not what I expected but still good. 2008 was not the greatest year. On the nose it is sparse, hints of sage, mint anise and cloves. On the palate it is reserved, blackberry, prunes, and tobacco are most prevalent, with hints of black cherry. Drink em if you got em as they probably aren’t getting any better at this time. — 6 years ago

with Cherish and Jen

Nicole Dias

9.2

Tart, funky, refreshing, delicious — 6 years ago

Robert Goldszer

9.3

Excellent desert wine Fiola Washington — 7 years ago

Ryan McClellan

9.0

Tobacco, burnt ash, touch of cranberry with some VA at the beginning that blew off. Barolo is always impressive. 2 worlds in one. What you see is what you don’t get. This fits the bill. Good value as well. W/ ribeye, mushrooms, truffle oil. — 7 years ago

Kathryn Arnold

9.5

So smooth and refreshing. Loved it — 9 years ago

Richard Lorentz

8.9

Can never go wrong with these guys! — 10 years ago

Matt Beliveau

9.3

Delicious! Makes me want to run out and buy a case!! — 10 years ago

Marisa Reisman

10

My favorite of the week so far. Pinot noir from chianti Classico region. Gorgeous with our Italian meal — 11 years ago

with Levon

LM Segal

9.0

An oddity for me, strange at first until a stink blew off. But what emerged was neat, very different, young Nebbiolo on steroids. — 11 years ago

Mike Linsenmayer

9.3

Good with steak — 12 years ago

Bailey Williamson-Ward

9.0

Great carbonation and perfect level of tartness. — 5 years ago

with George

Pontus Öberg

9.1

Fruktigt, hallon och italienskt. Känns som ett vin som passar till typ allt. Riktigt fint gott och prisvärt. Ett go to italienskt. — 5 years ago

Robert Pierce

8.9

Very funny lime tasting, but nothing spectacular. Solid bubbly — 6 years ago

Chu Capalleja

9.1

Solid wine- dark cherry note; great aerated — 6 years ago

Martinez

8.9

Talbott’s top of the line, boldest pinot noir. Lots of strawberry — 7 years ago

Andrew Davidoff

9.4

Unique, romantic and earthy. Opened up in 45 minutes from glass to glass. 2000 vintage still tight and can easily go another decade. — 7 years ago

Eric Egan

9.5

Another level... Still dense at the core, with steady, attractive bricking: Wonderfully dense nose of blackcurrents, pencil shavings, fine tanned leather, and a hint of woodland floor (fine moss, leaves, and fresh soil after an autumn shower). Velvety tannins and great acidity. Along with the '66 this is one of my all-time favourite Bordeaux vintages. Seems to be keeping up better than the '61s I've had over the last few years!

We drank half of it from the coravin before waxing the top in case the cork had lost too much elasticity to self-seal. I'll have the rest with my brother in a few weeks' time! — 9 years ago

Alex Sanchez

9.2

Give me a case of this pleaseeee. So beautiful and light with low alcohol. I love the color, nose, everything! I want more and would love to make wine like this! — 10 years ago

Howard Yang

9.0

Blend of three vineyard plots belong to the winery, dark garnet in color, bacon, fig, plum, tobacco, and even a slight hint of blue cheese, very structured wine with firm but delicate tannin, will resolve more in the next few years, an elegant style with a long finish. — 11 years ago

Mo Cherry

10

Ridiculous!!! — 11 years ago