Lee Pitofsky

9.7

10/21 disgorgement is simply perfect, rocking tonight and unmistakable with its infinite layers of red berry fruit, blood orange and chalky minerals that wrap around the palate, with incredible texture, density and intensity before its forever finale. The best. — 2 years ago

Peter Coulthard

8.9

Naked. Decent drinking red — 4 years ago

Erin Stelling

10

Smooth and not sweet! Love it! And I appreciate that it announces it is unoaked. I wish more brands would announce that for those of us that don’t like the oak, buttery flavor — 7 years ago

Timothy Cowan

9.2

Big, rich and bold. Lightly sweet up front and tart + spice on the back. A bit on the tart side of the spectrum for me. Tart fruits really pop! — 7 years ago

with Katie

Jillian Waxmonsky

9.5

Big bold red! It gets you close and teases — 8 years ago

John Kanellopoulos

9.3

Simply superb, mature enough today with all the left bank Bordeaux assets: color, refined tannins, earth and berry spirit God Bless! — 9 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

10

Proof that one does NOT have to spend a lot of money to acquire wines that will age gracefully into a beautifully mature wine 36 years of age. The usual pepper note is there that tells you are with a Cabernet Franc from #chinon, but the real beauty unfurls with the elegant spices of tobacco leaf and old leather, notes of forest floor, subtle mint, dried red currant and cassis fruits. Simply beautiful and I will now go buy a case of 2010 and say goodbye to it in storage for at least ten years. $20-25 retail for the recent vintages. #1979 #smashingpumpkins #raffault — 10 years ago

William Lauder

9.5

Simply amazing. — 3 years ago

Curt Lillie

9.2

Delicious from nakedwines.com would definitely buy again. — 4 years ago

Willem Booij

9.3

A point and a simply delicious glass of wine — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Long day of work. Needed my pick me up. It’s simply consistent & never disappoints. — 7 years ago

Benjamin Keator

9.6

Earthy with coffee undertones. A bit of cooked meat. Tasted blind and guessed 2003 Angelus. Simply beautiful — 8 years ago

Joe Estrada

9.3

Simply the best Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir — 9 years ago

with Sue

Emi LaFountain

9.1

Very drinkable. — 10 years ago

Gregg G

9.5

Recent notes suggested this wine was declining and the fruit fading.This was cause for concern as have a few of these I’ve been patiently cellaring. Well, I’m very happy to report this bottle, a Martine’s import, was stellar. To my palate, the wine is in a perfect place. Tertiary aromas and flavors dominate. Very complex aromas of sous bois, herbs de provence, wet saddle and red fruits. The palate is vivid and lively. Extraordinary depth and length that never faded. I can’t say enough great things about this wine. There’s no chance this bottle was fading or won’t last several more years. I don’t think it can improve as it’s almost perfection right now. Simply a stunner. — 3 years ago

with Conrad

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.8

Joseph Phelps Insignia 2008: Bold. Rich. Stunning. Velvety black fruits. Mocha. Eucalyptus. Leather. Consisting of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot & 4% Merlot, this was the perfect 1.5L of pure liquid greatness. What better way to celebrate two milestone events but with this extremely special bottle. Simply the finest Napa Valley Bordeaux-style blend ever! Happy Birthday mom & Happy belated 50th Anniversary! Cheers🍷 — 4 years ago

with Carol

Kyle Groombridge

8.9

This had some funk to it.. very anti-Aussie in its approach. Shiraz/Mataro blend with a zippy, fresh quality to it. Slightly chilled, this’d be good. — 7 years ago

Spiro Hala

9.9

Simply amazing. — 8 years ago

Andrew

9.2

Simply amazing ! — 9 years ago

Blake Engleman

10

Simply outstanding! Damn that is good. — 10 years ago