Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1967

Founder Courtier Wines

9.2

1967: Lively spicy nose. Redolent with eucalyptus, as should be anticipated and celebrated. Metallic component, yet solid throughout of vibrant fruit. While a mere shadow of the other worldly 1968, still a prime example of the birth of modern California winemaking. An honor to experience. — 11 years ago

with Michael

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Anthony Biagi

So ripe he picked wayyyy higher than alc indicates

Paul Costigan

That's interesting, I didn't have anything to reference prior, since the wine was brought to dinner by someone else. I have often heard that the stated lower alcohol levels from that period were often low balled for tax advantage. I will say that the 1968 Martha's Vineyard is among the best structured wines I've experienced, from anywhere. This wasn't that, but it was a pleasant surprise that inspired a reflection upon a period of winemaking boldness that raised the bar. What's your favorite wine from that period that remains mind blowing?

Anthony Biagi

Those wines from 66-78 amazing. Probably 1969 souverain and 74 RRV. Mondavi 69 really pretty.

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend

John Wight

Sommelier/Wine Director Luce Restaurant

1982
At us prime! Stunning n gorgeous ! — 12 years ago

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Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2000

Dan Brow

9.8

Past its prime ? Could be. Otherwise a smooth and well rounded blend, a bit on the dry side, notes of earth and dark ripe berries. Was paired very well with a prime aged steak and truffles. — 13 years ago

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1994

Steve Anderson

9.1

Bonus Wine #2 after Arietta wine dinner. a bit of barnyard on the nose. Consensus was this was past prime, but still a nice treat. Thanks @Dustin Cano ! — 11 years ago

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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1975

Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.9

1975. Very nice earthy nose and palate. Moderate aromatic finish. Past its prime. Drink up. — 11 years ago

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Prime Cellars

Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Kurt Krestinski

9.0

Smooth. Dark purple. Hints of blackberry raspberry and grapefruit. — 11 years ago

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1978

Eric McDougall

9.3

Cork was crumbly. Slightly past it's prime, but not corked. Soft and lovely and supremely balanced! — 13 years ago

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1985

Rick Galiardo

9.4

Bordeaux wine dinner; 6/18/15: Pichon Lalande 1990 - Lighter color than others, I think passing its prime. A little dry on the finish but perfectly nice still. Gruaud Larose 1989 - Very classic nose and palate of cedar and pine notes. Most silky palate of the bunch. Two at the table thought it was wine of the night. Not as much to my taste but very much classy Gruaud. Cos 1986 - Funky barnyard nose. Deep palate with still strong tannin, but plenty of fruit coming through. Liked it but there was some brett there that to me, hurt. Lynch Bages 1985 - For me, the wine of the night, largely due to the truly stunning nose. A tad dry on the palate but still long finish of dark fruit. — 11 years ago