Stefan Dolhain

9.5

2019 vintage. Cabernet Sauvignon (67%), Merlot (26%) and Cabernet Franc (7%). A classic Saint-Julien. Intense nose with cassis, blackberry , cedar wood and violets. Layers of concentrated black fruit in a powerful structure with ripe tannins and fresh acidity. This combines power and finesse. Long lingering finish. Highly recommended. Abv. 14%. — 3 years ago

Willie Carter

9.5

This superstar 2012 vintage just doesn’t seem to miss. Especially not when paired with the elegance of Bollinger.

A gorgeous rose copper color in the glass. Plenty of fine bubbles that seem to just go on and on. The approachability of these outstanding 12’s is immediate. Wild strawberries and herbs shine on the nose. Red currant, raspberries, and stewed plums. Some exquisite spice notes along with white flowers. Tangerines and watermelons play a part.

The vitality and sheer energy of this is amazing. 67% Pinot Noir from Aÿ and Verzenay. 33% Chardonnay from Oiry and Le Mesnil sur Oger with 5% still red wine from Bollinger’s legendary Côte aux Enfants vineyard. Terrific youthful tension and balance. Zippy acidity with 8 g/l of sugar. Disgorged in August of 2019 and already showing some maturity.

Pure romance on the tongue. Silky smooth and elegant with fresh red berries and more spice on the palate. Saffron and honey with oak complimenting. The Lehmann Jamesse Grand Blanc provided more floral notes, while the Riedel Dom Perignon showed more ripe fruit and minerality. Both wonderful. Yes this will obviously develop over time and become so much more special but you deserve this now. So do I. Enjoy.
— 4 years ago

Matt Krych

9.4

A very good red! Not even just for the price! — 6 years ago

Chris England

9.5

Yummy Tig @ £67 now £115-£170 😱 which I actually preferred younger but it's ageing lovely & will still keep improving 👍

📍Antinori Tignanello 2007 🇮🇹

🏵 95 points

🍇 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon & 5% Cabernet Franc

🍷 Deep dark ruby w/ slight brown edge

👃 Smokey mocha infused dark earthy ripe plummy/cherry fruits w/ a herby, oak, mineral, wet leaves, old leather & red flower potpourri backbone

👄 Med body of creamy silk mocha through dark cherry & berries w/ a liquorice undertone

🎯 Long rich double shot mocha dark berry earthy creamy smooth fruity mouth coating — 7 years ago

Marshall Todd Herron DPM

9.9

Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards 2013 Right Bank cab franc 67% and merlot 33%. FANTABULOUS!!!! At 60 dollars it is as high end as it gets for my taste at a budget cost. It is better than any cab franc blend Ive ever had at any price. it has a unique oak and spice to it. No chocolate nor vanilla. Loads of Black licorice and cigar. A wonderful change. Still lots of dark berries on the beginning and very dry on the finish. This will never disappoint. Must decant however for at least 30 min in large decanter. — 7 years ago

Chris England

9.3

1st wine of Lafon-Rochet in top year @ £40+ drinking good now but a great 94-95+ in 5-10yrs 👍

🍇 67% Cab Sav, 27% Merlot, 5% Petit V & 1% Cab Fr

🍷Opaque ruby w/ purple hue

👃 Gravel, lead, minerals pushing through spiced blackberry/currant with sweet cedar, light smoked oak & earthy wet leaves

👄 Med body of velvety creamy smooth rich black berry fruits w/ earthy feel, black tea & bitter cocoa tones in fine dry tannin

🎯 Med+, slight dry. earthy dark fruit & black tea finish

🎶 Earth Song MJ 👑 — 8 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Blend of 67% Shiraz (co-fermented with 6% Viognier), 17% Grenache and 10% Mataro, deep Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits with floral, spice and funky reductive notes. On the palate flavors of blueberry and blackberry with black pepper spice, licorice with lively spice. Dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, slight oak, floral and spicy notes. — 3 years ago

Peter Heidt

9.0

Villagio with life long friend Anthony D. This bottle rocked. My personal fav and one of the best bottles I ever had was a 76’. The 67’ was past its prime and the 00’ was outstanding. This 09’ opened up amazingly... — 4 years ago

Philip Cook

9.0

Big, sturdy, bold Zin-based blend for under $10. Reminds me a little of what Ravenswood Vintners Blend was many years ago before it became wimpy grape juice. Loads of blackberry and cassis notes. Some peppery spice on the back end. Great pizza/pasta/burger wine. Even better on the second night. — 7 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.4

67% Arbanne / Petit Meslier / Fromenteau & 33% Chardonnay, Disgorged November 2017.

A mineral and nutty freak show! Wow this palate... Green apple, peach skin, lemon, leesy/yeasty aspects, insane limestone/saline notes on the very long finish, perfect.

24hr Update: Toasty brioche goodness with acidic mineral butter, best to open this one and drink the following day. Crazy? Yes probably, but amazingly enough the bubbles are still almost as good as day one! — 7 years ago

Chris England

9.2

Good value top year Margaux @ £45 that's drinking fab but will age more 👍

🍇 67% Cab S, 25% Mer & 8% Cab F

🍷 Opaque garnet ruby

👃 Smokey oaky blackcurrant, plum & dark cherry in earthy wet leaves w/ cedar, flinty minerals, pencil lead, cocoa & liquorice

👄 Med body of earthy blackcurrant driven dark plum & cherry warm fruits w/ an underbody of oak, liquorice & mocha

🎯 Med+ mocha liquorice dark fruit touch dry mineral filled coating — 8 years ago

Margaret M

9.0

Had at 67 with bubbly ladies may 2017 — 8 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Tried twice. Blend of 67% Cab Sauv and 33% Merlot, bigger Cab% in ‘17. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits, oak and spice. On the palate flavors of fresh blackberry, plum and currants with licorice and cigar box spice adding some cedar and slight floral notes. Fine ripe tannins, long finish ending with layers of fruit, cedar and spice. A joy to drink. Opening now but will last another decade+. Nice! — 4 years ago

Chris Koupal

9.3

Best served outside, slightly chilled on a 67 degree afternoon in Colorado while quarantined — 5 years ago

Avery Plank

9.4

67% Zinfandel - 33% Petite Sirah. 100 cases produced. 15.9% alcohol. Great drinking wine, crowd pleaser. Didn’t taste like it was that high of alcohol percentage. Dark berry, cassis, with a very “thick” mouthfeel. If you like the old Prisoner or Venge’s Scout’s Honor then you will love this wine. I would either aerate it or decanter it for at least 30 minutes. Lots of life yet. Great QPR, especially coming from a small higher end Napa producer. — 6 years ago

Miguel Espinosa

9.0

Great Argentine blend of Malbec 67%, Cab Franc 26% and Syrah7% — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

This is not the Lot. It’s the Truquilemu Carginan. I’ve asked Delectable to add it.

On the nose; deeper & dark than the Bagual. Dark cassis, blueberries, black raspberries, plum, violets, dark moist soils, dry top soil, red flowers with violets.

The fruits are creamy. The body full and ripe tannins are round & sticky. blueberries, black raspberries, plum, violets, dark moist soils, dry top soil, red flowers with violets. Fabulous acidy and rich polished finish.

Photos of; The Truquilemu Vineyard and a couple of crazy field workers picking grapes.
— 7 years ago

Rhonely Boy

9.1

I like the Macabeo profile
67% Macabeo, 33% Parellada — 8 years ago

Evan Bienstock

9.4

Flight of Vallana -- 61, 67 and 79. The 61 was a rockstar!! — 8 years ago

Chris England

9.4

This 2k Pom is drinking superbly now @ £68

🍇 67% Merlot & 33% Cab F

🍷 Deep ruby red

👃 Like sticking your head in a old soaked oaky vat oozing heady smoke, liquorice, stewed plum, cherry, cocoa, damp cellar, wet earth, leather, truffle & mushrooms - I could sniff this all day 😍

👄 Med+ silky creamy body of gushy plum & cocoa beautifully integrated & balanced

🎯 Med+ mocha infused liquorice plumtastic chopper licker — 8 years ago