Al Shikoh

9.3

Nearly opaque reddish purple hue. Raspberry, black cherry, leather, violets, and baking spices evident on the nose. On the palate its bold with a darker fruit profile offering impressive depth and concentration yet with nice balance and 14.1% alcohol. Long, somewhat spicy finish. Really nice value in California Pinot at $36. — 7 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.3

Absolutely terrific. It’s probably a bit past peak - lacking a little in acidity - but the fruit profile is fantastic. Lots of primary flavors, which is impressive given its age. Even though this sustained for a long time in the glass, I suspect this is going to start going downhill within the next few years. But it’s really drinking great right now! — 8 years ago

with Vanessa

Paul Masson

9.2

Charming, textbook mature Chinon with freshly ground black pepper and barely ripe raspberry. With air, a more exotic spice profile unfurls alongside earthy and floral flourishes. Fresh and lively in the mouth, with lightly gripping tannins promising another decade of aging potential. A compact wine, but complex, and complete from nose to finish. Imported by Louis Dressner, this vintage was purchased recently at Wine Warehouse in Charlottesville, VA. — 8 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2005 vintage. From magnum. The usual feminine/Margaux flavor & scent profile. Light bodied. Finished a little hot but not objectionably so. Sexy. At the top of its game. — 9 years ago

Wilson Favre-Delerue

9.3

This 2000 #DunnVineyards #NapaValley #HowellMountain sub-appellation drinks wonderfully, though it easily has another 10-15 years of keeping potential. Strong palate of mostly very red strawberries and raspberries and blackcurrants, black cherries. Also whiffs of tobacco, cigar box and leather. This is a #California #Cabernet that stands out by its originality and profile, and certainly tastes better than many of its mainstream "blockbuster" brethren. — 9 years ago

with Vane

Richard Steinberg

9.4

Drinking great. All red fruit profile love it. — 10 years ago

Richard Berta

9.7

Aged fantastically! Nice dried dark cherry, gets better as it opens up. — 10 years ago

Lewis Chester

8.9

2004 vintage. Dom Ruinart. Blanc de Blancs. With Freddy Panaiotos. Pale lemon. Chardonnay profile - lemon, grapefruit, fresh fruit. On the palate, rich and slightly musty wood and earthy. Good bubbles. Nice finish and lemony length that goes on for a minute or so. However I think this bottle is not showing well. — 11 years ago

Larry Clopp

9.2

Beautiful balanced Bordeaux. Can handle additional aging. Initial big Merlot nose, jammy, cherry but opened after decanting for an hour to a terrific full spectrum flavor profile — 11 years ago

Ron Lacey

9.3

Just dusted of one; not the class act like the 05 but very well structured classic aged fruit profile with a gamey flavor lining. The tannins are soft but hold your attention. If you can fine it buy it this is well done drinking great but has a long life ahead. — 13 years ago

Doug Sayed

9.2

2012 vintage. Drinking well now with a brief decant. Dark fruit profile with some secondary flavors starting to come though. Much of the structure has faded away with time and so I will drink up my remaining bottles in the next year or so. — 7 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.4

Dusty blackberries. Very telltale Oakville profile. Strong acidity. But definitely a baby. — 8 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

8.9

2011 vintage. Sandalwood and dark cherry in a light nose. Medium bodied with a slight candied cherry, tea and milk chocolate profile along with decent acidity/tannins. A polished, medium-length finish. Pretty but not a blockbuster as with the Montelena days of yore. Decanted for two hours. — 8 years ago

Matt Waring

9.3

Absolutely lovely -- incredible herb profile -- peppy, in the best sense — 8 years ago

Matt

9.2

40 year old vines on river stones. Parallels S.Rhône Syrah somewhat, without the brooding weight, high alcohol, or tannic profile. Very fresh. Deeply hued, abundance of ripe black and blueberry fruit, roasted herbs, sweet umami notes like shiitake and candied olive, leather, baked earth minerality, smoke, sweet licorice, lavender and violets. So balanced and joyful, always a pleasure to taste wines from a true master. — 9 years ago

Jeffrey Lew

9.6

Wotn for me, and most. Great showing. Classic profile of lead pencil and dark fruit with smooth integrated tannins. Beautiful bottle. — 9 years ago

Tan Ernest

9.1

Started off with an oaky nose with a rather minty and rough palate. After breathing for about an hour, a different taste profile came together with pleasant black fruit notes. Smooth medium bodied texture of a medoc. — 10 years ago

Michael Walsh

9.5

Still got it. A fantastic old Bordeaux with a classic nose and great flavor profile. A bit short on the finish. Tannins even still there for a few more years of life left. A great bottle. — 10 years ago

James Leahy

9.1

1995 vintage. Exceptional provenance and pedigree. Some argued she needs more time, others embraced her current state of appeal. Heavy leather, spice and texture. Big void on the fruit profile. Nonetheless enjoyable. — 11 years ago

Fabien Lainé

Blogger VinDeling.com

9.2

1960 was for kind of forgotten close to the nice 1959 and 1961 vintages - but the wine still handle well, with a light profile, a nice experience from a nice gift, maybe 60 was better for the Beatles !? However it feels kind of younger than 1960 at first sight, an off vintage in good shape but will get soon enough to its peak 😐 — 11 years ago

WC Fields

9.2

Impressive structure and profile for a 27 year old wine. — 8 years ago

Levi Glenn

9.1

Always love the old world/modern yin yang of this wine. Tar, asphalt, deep darker berry fruit profile. Plenty of resolved tannin and medium acid. — 8 years ago

Chad Buchanan

9.7

An instant favorite blend. Like a chocolate covered cherry bomb, but with more layers that I can’t explain. Medium to light tannins but the flavor profile more than make up for it. — 8 years ago

Shay A

9.4

To celebrate our 2-yr wedding anniversary while in Alaska, we had 5-course dinner at one of the premier spots in the state, which just so happened to be at our resort (at the top of the mountain). A Wine Spectator recognized restaurant with an incredible wine list!

A bit of a "homer" wine for us, as it lined up with our normal taste profile. Ah, the Caymus of old! Though a fruit bomb compared to the french red before this, there is no jamminess/over extraction here. The fruit has mellowed out and merged with the spice, herbs, and secondary notes. Cranberry is the dominant fruit here currently, and this has probably 3-5 yrs before it starts its decline. — 8 years ago

Mike Levin

9.3

Soft tannin. Blue and red fruit. Cigar box. Lot of life. — 9 years ago

Steven Lee

9.2

Very light and elegant with mineral powdery profile — 9 years ago

Debbie Shing

9.0

A puzzling wine. 2011. Tart red fruit, herbal notes sent my group to Italy. Oak profile sent us back to France. This after I tasted an older vintage just a couple weeks ago. Definitely showing its vintage variation. — 10 years ago

Richard Steinberg

9.2

This was rustic with plum and black cherry. Bi noticed a slight corkiness. Not sure if it was slightly corked or part of the flavor profile. Well integrated tannins. — 11 years ago

Nik Darlington

9.2

Juicy yet earthy - brilliantly innovative — 11 years ago

Mike D

10

Wine of the night. Sneaky Burgundian profile and weight that might have been green once upon a time. Finished long, with lingering raspberry leaf tea notes and lip smacking stoniness. — 11 years ago