Chris McClellan

9.1

Super solid napa Cabernet with ripe blackberry and blackcherry, still with purple core out to a touch of garnet, smooth but powerful tannins, acid still present, toasty oak with vanilla and the pyrazine presence of mint/spicy jalapeño and long finish... — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Second time having this wine this year with consistent thoughts.

It’s delicious and very approachable for a Lafite. Light on its feet.

The nose reveals, ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, stewed/spiced plum, raspberries on the glass edges, poached strawberries and hints of blue fruits. Dark chocolate, caramel, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, black licorice, anise, dry stems, crushed dry rocks, dry top soil, clay, rich, dark earth, Indian/Asian spices, limestone, stones with dark, red, purple, candied florals in a field of violets.

The body is round, silky and just full. The structure, tension, length and and balance are astounding. The tannins, light on their feet but, grip with round tarriness. Ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, stewed/spiced plum, raspberries on the glass edges, poached strawberries and hints of blue fruits. Dark chocolate, caramel, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, black licorice, anise, dry stems, crushed dry rocks, dry top soil, clay, rich, dark earth, chewy leather, cigar with ash, Indian/Asian spices with medium heat, limestone, stones with dark, red, purple, candied florals in a field of violets. The acidity is perfect and holds the higher alcohol well. The finish is very well balanced, polished and persists endlessly. With proper cellaring this flirts with a perfect score in 20 plus years.

Photos of; Chateau Lafite Rothschild, their barrel room, oak aging vats and Estate vines. — 6 years ago

Severn G

9.0

On tap! Guess what State I'm in the second half of this week? It's colder and more snow than home too! — 7 years ago

Suzanne Hulsey

9.0

Nice light and a bit fruity. Deep cherry undertones with a nice smooth finish! 2015 vintage — 7 years ago

with Amanda and Leisha

Chris England

9.6

This may be the smoothest Hermitage I've had @ £83 it's like a pig rolling in velvet 🐷 so smooooth 😍 Great now but 97+ over next 5-20yrs 😎

🍷 Ruby w/ purple hue

👃 Cloves, Olives, thyme & piggy 💩 through blackberry w/ touch of liquorice & minerals

👄 Med+ body incredibly super smooth olive tapenade, blackberry & dark cherry - surprisingly well balanced @ this age 👍

🎯 Long dark fruit & olive pure silk finish — 8 years ago

Tony Capone

9.6

Deep purple color, so glad I waited to try this one, some blueberry, cassis, earth tones, spice, just a fantastic bottle of wine! — 9 years ago

Will Meinberg

Sales Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant

9.5

Everybody Clape your hands. The King of Cornas has just entered the building. Albeit, he walked in backwards and with his teeth stained purple... #thedayofkings #KLWMafterhours — 10 years ago

with Anthony, Kevin and 2 others

Kai Chang

9.2

Clear deep purple colour with watery rim. Clean medium intensity aroma with minty black cherry and black currant with hint of oak smokiness and vanilla. Dry on the palate full bodied medium alcohol with medium acidity and high but smooth velvety tannin. Flavours of earthy black currant, black cherry, and vanilla. Flavours last through into its long pleasant finish. Very good quality, drink now but can age for another 3 to 5 years for a even more balanced complexity. — 11 years ago

Lisa Simon

Sales & Marketing Garagista Group

9.8

This had been in my moms wine cellar since 1992.. While it can still age, notes were beautiful.. White pepper, licorice and mint, purple color — 12 years ago

Bill Duffy

9.3

From the son of Ken Wright. He does a really good job at making a very good Pinot. Medium to full flavors that are intricate and rounded with a very nice finish. — 6 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.8

Hillside Select is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged 32 months in 100% new French oak. Deep Ruby with purple edges, pronounced aromas of red/black fruits, with hints of cedar, floral, oak & spice. On the palate flavors of concentrated ripe blackberry with cherry and raspberry preserves, pepper spice, leather and savory fine tannins, well balanced and absolutely decadent. Long finish, great structure ending with fruit, spice and earthy mineral character. Truly an outstanding Cab! Will age well! Tasting Sample — 6 years ago

Keith Lite

9.5

A big bold plumy purple bomb As dense and luscious as a wine can get in a glass. Decanted for 2 hrs and its still a baby with blackberry, dark chocolate licorice and pepper on the nose and on the palate. A long long finish and loads of tannins to sum it all up — 6 years ago

with Bruce

Lee Richey

9.3

2016 vintage, very reliable fun wine for the budget. Easy drinking yet flavorful. — 7 years ago

Patrick O'Hara

9.0

Cherry and spice — 8 years ago

Stacey Land

9.7

baby scarecrow is big, rich, delicious and deep purple, like a velvet glove on your tongue. — 8 years ago

Heather Jobin

9.0

From Epcot's food & wine fair. I would ❤️ to have more — 9 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Dark purple color of this Second Growth Bordeaux. A powerhouse of aromas, juicy black fruits and spice. Palate displays full ripe fruits, blackberries, cherries and berries, with a big tannin structure that will age well. The long finish showed some mineral notes on the end. Drinkable now but this one is for the long haul. Wait and you will be rewarded.  — 9 years ago

"Odedi"

9.4

Inky dark color with a purple rim.
On the nose, Blueberries, figs, blackberries, spices, vanilla and black pepper.

Long, thin legs and 14.5% alcohol.
Bold, big and full bodied.

Smooth, sweet and sexy on the palate, with blackberries, dried figs, raisins, black pepper, vanilla and herbs.

Long lasting finish with smooth tannins and black pepper. Excellent!! — 11 years ago

Marika Bala

9.9

Very good, turns teeth and tongue very purple — 11 years ago

Kevin Baldacci

9.7

Great tannin structure, alcohol content compliments it well, beautiful color: nothing inky, great mountain fruit: deep with a long finish. — 12 years ago

Justin Wade

9.7

One of my favorite Orin Swift wines. Dark purple hue. Nose of blackberry, currents, boxwood. Full bodied, jammy, light tannins. Flavor of black cherries, blackberries, raspberries... Very smooth. Love it! — 6 years ago

Taylor Burnside

9.1

Light-bodied and delicious. Perfect for socializing! — 6 years ago

Hailey Bouchard

9.3

Beautiful purple color — 6 years ago

Paul J

9.3

1+hr decant. Definitely drinking young. Dark purple color. Nice mix of Bordeaux and Napa. Seems higher in OH than 13.5%. Nice deep cherry fruit with hints of smoke. Strangely I think it got worse with air. This was better than expected. — 7 years ago

with Brooke

Andrew Savaloja

9.0

I sure like this one. Dark purple, big jammy dark fruit, cocoa and coffee flavors. A real treat — 7 years ago

David L

9.5

04’ Joseph Phelps Insignia . Thought it would be close to a pop & pour...NO! Thick tannins that dissipate nicely after a 45 minute decant. Full - bodied.
Color- Dark purple
Nose- Flowers , lavender
Palate- Blackberry , espresso, light oak, nicely integrated acidity.
WOW... Seamless/smooth.
Drinking- now with another 5+? great years. Could possibly be many more. Drinking so nicely, why wait. — 8 years ago

Louie Christensen

9.4

Everything you'd expect and more. All the rich dark fruit, chocolate and lush purple flowers, but none of the sticky over-ripe flavors. So balanced. — 9 years ago

Cory Fierro

9.3

My buddy asked me for a "big, bold red" and this is what I gave him. He's in love. Deep, dark purple with a magenta rim. The oak is evident with a vanilla sugary explosion on the nose. The palate tastes like a creme brulee with a ton of blackberries and red plums. A lot of people don't care for this big style but when you want it, this is what you should go for. — 10 years ago

Ben Peitzer

9.6

Berry!!! Soft fizzy, my favorite beer for people who don't drink beer. — 11 years ago

George Hesse

9.2

Flemings for our 13th anniversary. Had again several years later. Deep purple in color. Striking and strong nose. This is a complex blend with a loyal following. Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon. I bought a 2015 from LA Wine Co in July of 2017 and opened in November of 2017. — 12 years ago