86 HM - what else to say other than it's the wine that got me into wine; every time I taste it I remember why I got started in this business.. First tried at 16 years old at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver with my Dad. Today, a couple decades later, got to enjoy it again from 5L surrounded by good friends and family. 10 is for all of it, not just the wine. Grateful to Jason and Sarah Heller for their generosity. #happyeaster — 9 years ago
Steak and claret night with four all-pro ladies of the wine business! I don't think the 2nd wine of Grand-Puy Lacoste makes it to the U.S. often... Too bad! This bottle had the classic Pauillac lead pencil cut for the rare "chatteberry" and some very good texture from the vintage. — 10 years ago
At the Business Class lounge in Dubai — 10 years ago
'11 open for business — 10 years ago
They are in the Cabernet business and that will be their claim to fame — 11 years ago
Wow!! I had this amazing bottle while on a business trip in Vegas. I was ready to go as soon as we opened it. Amazing fruit flavors! — 8 years ago
Really nice fine tannins but with a bit of grip on the finish. Fruit dominated. Not too heavy, food length. — 9 years ago
Great wine very Burgundian in style. I love this winery really one of the few in Oregon who manage to come close to burgundy. Had no time to come up with detailed tasting notes as this was served at a business dinner. — 10 years ago
Crisp and dry champagne. No funny business. Highly recommended. — 10 years ago
2012 Herman Story 'nuts & bolts' - Very open for business. Complex and satisfying. Very good CA Syrah — 10 years ago
Bought this wine nearly 10 years ago during an Opus tour for my dad's 85th birthday. Recently opened it to celebrate 8 yrs for my business. Dad was included in the celebration! — 11 years ago
Open for business with another 10-15 in the tank. Killer! Wine of the tasting! — 9 years ago
As they always do, a singular & outstanding take on a difficult vintage. 2003 was hot & this wine is more powerful and robust than previous Tondonia. That said, 30 minutes in the decanter has this one open for business & delivering that distinct spicy fruit & structured textural expression. Will certainly cellar some, but this is good to go. — 9 years ago
What a difference a day makes...initially barnyard funk, tight and unapproachable. Next day open for business with kirsch and dark cherries with a long finish. A baby that has a great future — 10 years ago
1944
One of the mysteries of wine. Young (yes, young), fresh (yes, fresh) red fruit, balanced, well-integrated tannins (no surprise). Great floral aromatics that evolved as it warmed. This wine had no business being as hedonistically delicious as it was. — 10 years ago
Earthy, sexy, and open for business. — 10 years ago
Clean, crisp staple in the world of bubbles. Celebrating my business partner's first year with the company. — 12 years ago
Nat Sakimura
JAL Business Class March 2017. — 8 years ago