Matti Jokelainen

9.0

Great Torre in the making. Still very primary and upon opening shy nose with acidity and tannins dominating. After 30min slow-ox and getting up to temp the nose opens revealing hints of whats coming with florals, red berries, some forest floor. Similarly fruit picks up in intensity, tannins soften and wine turns to nice young nebbiolo balance. This is very much red fruited with gread mid palate intensity and additional depth still lurking in need of bit more bottle age. After 2h the wine begins to shut down confirming it's still work in progress. If you like excellent young barbaresco and empty your bottle withing 2h feel free and pop. However I'll store my remaining ones for 2-3 more years to get bit more complexity and developed notes I adore in Produttoris bottlings — 7 years ago

John Miller

9.1

Spicy, salty and bold. Grippy tannins, medium body, tight acidity. I get a blast of old flavor green sweetarts, the lime ones. Great flavor, but could be better with a longer, more robust finish — 8 years ago

Paul J

9.2

Celebrating the birth of our twins, Drew and Emma!!! Can't go crazy while helping feed the little ones every 3 hours, but a glass of this is a great change to 4 nights in the hospital.

Classic Matthiasson Napa Red Blend. Definitely give it a little air, but it is somewhat passed its prime in my mind. The nose is the best part, then the finish, but it is starting to run thin and losing fruit and tannins. Still a great wine!

Back to burp cloths and bottles of a different type :) — 8 years ago

Kai Wright

8.9

House red. Most closed of the ones we've tasted here--much more grip and body, oak spice notes. Plum, cherry. — 8 years ago

with Jedd

John Rutherford

9.0

Best Malbec I've ever had... not like any jammy Argentinian ones and bold with fruit forward. — 9 years ago

with Tommy

WineMascot

9.4

powerful, yet sleek. fruit coming from vines as old as ones that were planted in 1860. — 9 years ago

Paul H

9.2

Opened this up once we found out everyone was safe from the storm. It is wonderful now and shows it will be even better in the years to come. Thoughts and prayers go out to all the were effected by the Hurricane Matthew and to all of those who lost love ones especially those in Haiti. — 9 years ago

with Kim

Colin Nuckolls

9.1

Tried this and Yvonne's cab franc. The Chenin blanc was great! Perfect for dog days of summer. Interested to see how their older ones taste — 9 years ago

Sunanda Patel

9.5

Can't go wrong with a Ridge wine in my opinion. This is one of their lower priced ones- but is excellent. (So are a lot of other Ridge wines!). This one gets better and better as it airs. Fuller bodied with fruit-excellent wine, would drink it anytime! — 10 years ago

Neil Cornish

9.0

Jon, this ones for you. Surprisingly refined. I genuinely enjoy this. Has menthol and good acid .Maybe I'm drunk already, but this doesn't suck. — 11 years ago

Tim Guest

9.1

Rock star teroldego! Smooth red currents, black 'n raspberries @ that rubber tire scent - trademark of teroldego - Italian ones anyway. Not those frightening Cal- itals! Thx @klwines — 11 years ago

LM Segal

9.4

Promise in a bottle, full throttle and beautifully extracted juice loaded with fig, pepper and spice. Sharp, powerful tannins suggest a 20 year wine with dark blue fruit to match. Can’t wait to see how this sorts out but my kids may be the ones who find out.... — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

The 06 vintage was more highly praised by the Bordelais than it delivered. That’s not to say, some producers didn’t deliver.

This 06 is not at its peak...still needs a few years. Will it be a wine that blows you away? Not likely but, it will deliver nice fruit, earth & balance. Especially, with a Ribeye.

The nose shows; ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, baked strawberries, dry cranberries & some black plum. Saddle-wood, limestone minerals, dry stones, cinnamon, soft spice, light vanilla, black rich earth, touch of black licorice and red & dark fresh florals.

The body is round and a little lean but puts on weight with food and decanting. The structure, length & tension are falling into place. The fruits are ripe and expressive. Blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, baked strawberries, haunting blue fruits, dry cranberries & some black plum. Saddle-wood, touch herbaceous, mint, limestone minerals, dry clay, dry stones, cinnamon, soft spice, cola, light vanilla, black rich earth, touch of black licorice and red & dark fresh florals. The acidity is round and beautiful. The finish is on the leaner side but, well balanced and lasts a full minute. 9.1 without the Ribeye, 9.2 with it.

Photos of, Duhart Milon, Cabernet ready to to be pressed, wine making facilities and their barrel room.

Producer history and notes...the Rothschild family is divided into two sects for lack of a better word. There are the ones that own Mouton Rothschild and Cleric Milon etc. and the other owns Lafite and Duhart. The two sides of the families don’t necessarily get along. However, they are two of the oldest/wealthiest families in recorded history.

Duhart Milon was originally known only as Chateau Milon. At one time the estate was the second wine of Chateau Lafite.

The story about how this came to be is interesting. The owner of Lafite at that time was the Marquis Nicolas-Alexandre de Segur. King Louis XV called him “The Wine Prince” because of his extensive vineyard holdings in Bordeaux. The Milon vineyards were well regarded but, not as good as Lafite, which is how the wine came to be thought of as the second wine for Lafite.

In 1815, the property was considered by some people as a fourth growth Bordeaux wine in the making. In those days, the wine was sold under the name of Chateau Mandavy-Milon. Between 1830 and 1840, the Casteja family inherited the estate.

The label of Duhart Milon, according to family tradition came about from an old legend written about one of their ancestors, Sir Duhart. Sir Duhart, was rumored to have been a pirate for Louis XV. He retired in Pauillac. The “Pirate’s House” on the Pauillac port existed up to the 1950’s. That original building inspired the label for the Duhart-Milon wines.

The Casteja family remained in possession of Duhart Milon until the first part of the 20th century. At the time, Chateau Duhart Milon was one of larger Pauillac estates with around 50 hectares of vines.

In 1937, the result of successive inheritances led to the sale of Duhart Milon. The Left Bank property went through five different owners in just 25 years. As well, the vineyards were split up and with the frost of 1956, the quality of Duhart Milon continued declining until the Rothschild family purchased the property in 1962.

At that time of the sale, Chateau Duhart Milon included 110 hectares of land, of which only 17 hectares were planted with vines. The entire vineyard was in desperate need of replanting. Major renovations were urgently needed in the vineyards, which demanded work on the drainage and replanting.

The size of their vineyards were also increased with the purchase of other parcels adding to the size of their Medoc holdings. New cellars needed to be built as well.

Chateau Duhart Milon remains one of the few 1855 Classified Growth estates without an actual Chateau. At Duhart, all you will find are the cellars, vatting rooms and barrel storages.

During the period of 1970 to 2000, the vineyards nearly doubled in size! Additionally, they constructed new cellars, renovated and modernized their wine making facilities as well in 2003. By 2008, the wine of Duhart Milon increased in quality, stature and price.

Much of the price increase had to do with the association with Chateau Lafite Rothschild, which had by that time, become the most in-demand, collectible wine in China. By the time the 2015 vintage was offered, prices had dropped to a more affordable price level due to changes in Chinese laws regarding client gifts/bribes.

The 152 hectare vineyard of Chateau Duhart Milon includes; 76 hectares of vines planted to 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot. This makes Chateau Duhart Milon one of the few 1855 Classified Growths with only two grape varieties planted in their vineyards.

The average age of the vines are 30 years old. The vineyard is planted to a vine density of 7,500 vines per hectare.

Duhart Milon vineyards are located in northern Pauillac, on the western side of Chateau Lafite Rothschild, on the Milon hillside, which is not far from the Carruades plateau...now Lafite’s second wine. This places the vineyard quite close to Chateau Mouton Rothschild and Chateau Clerc Milon. However, because of micro climates, this is a slightly cooler terroir, due to its northern exposure.

The naturally cooler soils provides more freshness to the wine, and allows for later picking. The terroir of Chateau Duhart Milon is a combination of gravel, sand and limestone soils. The Duhart Milon vineyards are unique in Pauillac, as the vines are for the most part, located in 1 single, large parcel.

The vinification of Chateau Duhart Milon takes place in temperature controlled stainless vats. Malolactic fermentation takes place in vat. Chateau Duhart Milon is then aged in an average of 50% new French oak barrels for 14 to 16 months, depending on the vintage.

There is a second wine, Moulin de Duhart, that was created in 1986. There is also a third wine produced by the estate, Baron de Milon. — 7 years ago

Larry Frierson

9.6

One of the great ones. fill an inch into the neck. Best bottle of the 1966. Total mulberry. Miles to go. — 9 years ago

Zhiran Wang

9.7

White pepper more perfumed than younger ones — 9 years ago

Willie Carter

9.2

Big, bold, and juicy. So, so very funky. Like a dang barnyard. Quite dark with a smoky nose with just a bit of berry. More red berries, plums, and spice on the palate. Really nice ripe tannins and a smooth finish. Who knew that the birthplace of Malbec made the best ones?!
— 10 years ago

Turd Ferguson

9.0

I've been too drunk the last two weeks to upload any of the wines I've had. This ones pretty good. Easy drinker. Clean. Delineated. Nice fruit. Not much structure. Like a good warmer weather Chablis. I'm high as shit. — 11 years ago

Stephen Rosemire

9.2

This ones for Tin Tin! — 11 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

Gorgeous earthy perfume, Forest Floor - could be Burgundian. A Tawny edge to the colour. My 2nd favourite Aussie Pinot after the Bass Phillip Reserve. Savoury cherry nuances on the palate but overall more savoury than fruit driven. Light to medium bodied. Very fine Tannins with natural acid still present. I expected more mid palate fruit for what Phillip Jones described as “one of our best vintages” to that point. They have had better ones since IMO. I would not normally taste a BP Premium under 10 years (this being the first of 4) but having tasted this I wish I had had one say four years ago. In the category of wines I buy every vintage - like the Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay. — 7 years ago

Andy Christiansen

8.9

Joy to drink. Soft and juicy for SB but not the type of sweetness I associate with some California ones. — 8 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.2

Nice color of purple. Very interesting Syrah as she has characters very different from traditional ones. Cherry, berries, violets, saline, roses, a bit leather and saline. Aftertaste shows some more zest, a bit spicy, and a bit sweet note, quite high in alcohol. — 8 years ago

Mark Rosse

9.5

One of many fantastic wines had at the TumTum charity auction last evening. Thanks to old friends and new ones for their generosity and making it such a great evening for the kids of Alabama! — 8 years ago

with Jasmine

Patrick Derdeyn

9.1

Last of the '14s while the '15s continue to rest. Always love the Sonoma Coast fruit and this chard is packed with it, but it feels like the bouquet will continue to expand with a little more time in bottle. It's still nervous with acidity and the oak influence, while not overdone, could still integrate a bit further. I wish I had another one to hold for improvement, but I'll have to let the single vineyard versions be the ones to rest while I move on to the next vintage. — 9 years ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.2

A warm winter wine, orange peel, marzipan, roasted nuts, tropical flowers, vanilla. Very thick, unctuous, demanding attention. Always a very impressive wine, yet this one bottle seems more advanced compared to previous ones. — 9 years ago

Michael Park

9.2

Just awesome. This will become one of the great ones. — 9 years ago

Jamm Aquino

9.2

Always a quencher. Hot baked rocks like the ones jumping off Waimea. — 9 years ago

with Erica

Chris Falk

9.5

Great Pinot! Ranks up there with some of the better ones I've had. — 10 years ago

with Kevin, DeAnn and 1 other

Josh Orr

9.0

Some bottle variation for sure but the good ones were delicious — 11 years ago

Joseph Smith

8.9

Typically not into white wines but this ones not too bad — 11 years ago

Ebhy Cuanalo Jimennez

9.6

Consistencia y sabor exquisito — 12 years ago