Dave Weick

9.5

WOTN Xmas 2016 with the 2006 vintage. Perfect pairing for prime rib. Great fruit, balance, excellent example of an Italian Bolgheri blend. Drinking well now but will clearly last for a while. — 9 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.4

Ideal maturity! Like Pontet-Canet and Leoville-Barton, Gruaud made a better 1994 than the more famous 1995 & 1996. This isn't just good for an off year- with prime rib it is great cassis loaded, medium bodied, vibrant claret. — 10 years ago

Jack Clare

9.5

Decanted, it was outstanding all evening...not early or late, in its prime! — 10 years ago

Mike Carlozzi

10

This was there 2004 cab, it needs to breathe for at least 60 minutes, and could possibly be past it's prime. I would definitely recommend drinking this year before the end of 2015. — 11 years ago

Damon Slachter

9.2

@Greg Wirth now this is some good stuff — 11 years ago

Kurt Krestinski

9.0

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

Eric McDougall

9.3

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

Dave Weick

9.2

Xmas prime rib dinner. Started with the 01 Insignia. Excellent example of Napa fruit. Dark berries, anise, softened tannins with the age, a big wine. — 9 years ago

Matt Brock

8.9

2 days open and still prime. Jammy cab with lots to offer: a little fruit on the nose, a little spice on the finish. Always a winner. — 10 years ago

with Jennifer

Benjamin Rodriguez

9.3

Decanted for 3 hours, opened up nicely and paired perfectly with the prime rib. — 10 years ago

Lara Dunphy Guest

Director Sales & Marketing Black Cordon Vineyards, Sixteen by Twenty Wines

9.2

Another wine courtesy of my Dad as a birthday gift when I was a child. It's not far from going over the hill, but it was hanging on. Dried strawberry and dried cherry, subtle leather, acidity was almost too high, but not unpleasant. Overall enjoyable but I certainly did not enjoy it in its prime, unfortunately. — 11 years ago

with Nicholas

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

David Stein

9.0

Give it some time to open before drinking. Prime time for this 2001 vintage. — 11 years ago

John Wight

Sommelier/Wine Director Luce Restaurant

10

1982
At us prime! Stunning n gorgeous ! — 11 years ago

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

Richard Adams

9.7

Outstanding purity and balance. Prime window now. — 10 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.3

Lovely old fashioned claret with plenty of earth and perfectly developed texture. Off the charts with dry aged prime ribeye from Dittmers and risotto! — 10 years ago

Peter Slagowitz

9.2

Lovely CNP. In prime drinking window. Took a while to open. Decanted two hours and drank over 4. Just kept getting better. Dried figs. Light floral notes and a bit of leather. Mild tannins on finish. — 10 years ago

with Nancy

Paul Costigan

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

Duane Mason

9.7

As good as California Cab can be. Absolutely great after three hours of air with a grilled prime rib eye. Run to find some ? — 12 years ago