Fredrik Finn

9.2

Well well well, isn’t that something! Envinate Lousas Vinos de Aldea. Give it some time in the glass to unwind and expose its inner complexity, a vibrant red fruit profile, lavender and capsicum is accompanied by a pronounced savoriness with crushed rocks, soil and white pepper. A fresh spine runs through the palate with solid but fine grained grip from the tannins. Ribeira Sacra. Mostly Mencia with some other stuff thrown in (field blend), whole cluster ferment in cement tank followed by elevage in neutral barrel. A privilege to have these unicorn wines available! — 6 years ago

Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.8

2007 vintage- 2008 Jimmy Watson winner - a privilege for a Margaret River tragic! — 8 years ago

Ryan Vento

9.3

I had the privilege of being able to polish off the final 8-or-so ounces of this deliciousness while completing yet another leisurely grocery shopping escapade at Central Market. — 8 years ago

with Krystal

Matthew Marcino

9.1

2013 is laid down, but this '12 was a treat. Certainly a privilege when Kevin Kinsella himself is pouring for you! — 9 years ago

Joe Lucca

9.7

Wow. This is by far the best Meursault I've had the privilege of drinking. Deep, golden hay colored in the glass. The nose is reminiscent of a morning breeze on a Maui lanai; Tropical plants, pineapple, and ocean air. The palate delivers wave after luscious wave of gorgeous flavors; fresh pineapple, yellow nectarine, Meyer lemon, green guava, wet river stone, crushed oyster shells. There is some smoke and smoldering oak in the background. Clove and cinnamon. The finish lingers with clean acidity, lifting it all up and keeps you going back for more. Open this about 3 hours prior to consuming and serve at slightly above cellar temperature. — 9 years ago

with Diana

Benjamin Keator

9.6

Still a baby. Needs many hours to open up. Always a privilege to drink. — 10 years ago

Patrice Conxicoeur

9.0

A privilege to taste this long out of market wine in magnum format. Obvious traces of age, and possibly past its prime, but still very enjoyable. — 10 years ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.5

Not much to say, just great and always a privilege to drink one — 6 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.7

As the Vanessa Williams song goes “You went and saved the best till last”. My notes blind tasted - Restrained , perfumed - roses, some stems in evidence. Lovely back palate.” This legendary wine will outlive us all. A privilege to taste it and almost impossible to obtain at the right price. Some retailers in Melbourne have crazy price tags of about 4 times its proper price. This was the final wine in the 2015 Grand Cru Burgundy tasting conducted by Prince Wine Store. Another successful event. — 7 years ago

Max Kelly

9.3

Lovely, elegant stuff. A privilege to taste such a rarity but I don’t think I’d chase it. — 8 years ago

with Tim

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.6

Great experience, second best Yquem in the 90s, great acidity, honeysuckle, peach, full botrytis. I have only drunk 1990 which was ever so slightly better in the 90s. A privilege to drink and at a 180 euros a bottle it was a steal. — 8 years ago

Cody Short

10

Absolute perfection. I've chased the ghost of this wine since the first time I tasted it almost 2 yrs ago and was hopeful this bottle would show as well as the first. It did. Silky, still great fruit, mushroom, leather, truffles and tobacco. The finish was accompanied by heavenly harps with notes of unicorn tears. Epic stuff that remains one of the greatest wines I've ever had the privilege of tasting. Was slightly tight upon opening but after an hour it exploded in the glass. — 9 years ago

Rob Mayes

9.0

Had the privilege of meeting Eric Jensen last night and barrel tasting his wines. Upon finishing, he offered us his cabin in the vineyard to spend the night. Woke up this morning in the middle of 60 planted acres with a thick fog blanketing the roiling hills. Heaven. — 9 years ago

Buddy Wilson

10

As balanced as you can get. Just wonderful! — 10 years ago

Dan Michael

9.6

What a privilege to taste this extraordinary bottle of wine, directly from the producer, in magnum and spectacular shape, it was softly textured, creamy and rich, with length and finesse. One of the best I have tasted. Totally unique and delicious! — 6 years ago

Kandi R

10

Forgot to add this about 4 months ago! This is the 2nd Drew Bledsoe Doubleback vintage we have had the privilege to savour. These wines never disappoint. True balance of dry and full flavour. Absolutely adore these wines. Hats off Drew Bledsoe and family u fkin rawk! Thanks again for the incredibly sweet gift to my bro-in-law JR. Reliable favorite but highly pricey- so worth it! — 7 years ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.4

Wedged in between the monumental 2005 and 2007 this wine is more delicate but again a true Rayas. Perfect balance, strong kirsch tones and this endless perfume which comes with a sexy Rayas. Reynaud and Bonneau two opposite wines, both great, for me forget all the rest in red chateauneuf. What a joy and privilege to be allowed to drink this. — 8 years ago

Lisa Romo

10

Just enjoyed this 2006 vintage and our minds were blown. One of the best bottles I’ve had the privilege of drinking. The complexity was out of this world with every part of the nose, tongue and throat exploding with flavors and nuances. Couldn’t have shared a better bottle with friends! — 8 years ago

Martin G Rivard

10

What a beautiful person inside and out! I'm blessed beyond measure to be able to call him "Dad". Words can't adequately express how much I Love him. We opened a few bottles last night that I will hold near and dear to my heart forever. We are celebrating his completion of 6 rounds of chemo therapy in his battle against Prostate cancer. This is his 3rd time in the ring against this opponent and it appears that he's won with a unanimous decision by knockout at this time!!!!!! Love you dad!!!!! So proud of your strength through this process. My Father was born in 1940. A difficult year to say the least:
Germans entered Bordeaux in June of 1940. As dictated by Hitler himself, it was the sworn duty of each and every commander to search and seize whatever could be used for the advancement of the German cause. Bedlam broke out. Chateaux' were ransacked, wine cellars were looted if not used for target practice. The Chateauxs were forced to continue producing wines. It's poetic justice that Mother Nature provided the Germans with the worst growing season from 1940 to 1944!!!! The Germans left Bordeaux in 1944 to the cheers of the residents "Au Revoir Les Allemands"!!!! The 1940 bottle that we enjoyed this evening survived World War II. It Survived the ransacking, pillaging & plunder of countless German soldiers. It's outer capsule showed evident signs of its struggle but it's inner beauty was unblemished and glorious. I've had many, many vintages of Latour from 1928 and on but none have ever tasted as perfect as the one we enjoyed tonight. This 1940 was perfect. It was a fighter, it never gave up, it never relinquished in the face of adversity. That's my Father, that my role model. He's a beautiful person inside & out. I think 1940 is the best vintage that I have ever had the privilege to enjoy. Special thanks to my good friends Michael Troise whom provided me with much of the insights in regards to the incredibly difficult vintage and David Page whom gifted this bottle to me for our celebration this evening. I will never forget your generosity. It was a glorious evening to say the least!!! Wine has a way of bringing people together and encapsulating an evening and event. I couldn't think of a better way to rejoice in his victory than to open a Father & Son birth year wine. — 9 years ago

with Ryan, Christine and 1 other

Mike R

9.4

Ok back in town and inspired by usual gang which have drinking incredible wines I proclaim tonight "International Night" and as such please drink USA cab, followed by your fav Italian and then some French and finally pot luck - as such my first - I have the privilege of the first 2010 rating - other vintage ratings got this right - great smell color taste and finish - yeah - wife beat to my smile but smiling as well — 10 years ago