The California first growth delivers the goods! This 2002 mag had so much power and cassis impact without becoming heavy- on the contrary it was super refreshing. This beat Bordeaux at its own game with Kobe Fred steak after 2 hours in the decanter. — 11 years ago
Need a lot more cellaring time — 11 years ago
'79 5th growth. 5th element. Tons of life left, fill up in the neck. Old apples, pipe tobacco, raspberries. #Maturewinerules — 11 years ago
Oh my - what an excellent Merlot from Blankiet. If tasted blind you'll think that this is a first growth Napa cab. Wonderful bouquet of dirt and charchol with amazing palette from start to the LONG finish. If you have in your cellar today open a bottle and enjoy! — 11 years ago
Second try - great succes! — 11 years ago
Tight the first day, better the second day, sublime the third and fourth day — 11 years ago
Ethereal genius from the old stalwart — 13 years ago
James Parker Huston, CWE
Sommelier Charlie Palmer
Wow. Wine of the night. First Growth quality. — 10 years ago