Essentially a more elegant version of Anomaly with a greater wood edge (same vintage). Excellent with filet mignon--would opt for the standard Anomaly with a rib eye or more fat-ribbed steak. Expensive. — 9 years ago
2012 Vintage. The gold standard of Cru Beauj from Morgon. For a reason, because it is SO good. — 9 years ago
1995 Château l'Evangile from a half bottle. Still has that nice ripe red fruit, menthol, tobacco, truffle, wet leaves, and dustiness on the nose. Medium bodied, rustic, and at time austere. A medium length finish. Could benefit from a bit more acidity, but otherwise the balance is there. Still has tannins to resolve. Based on experience from half and standard bottles, this is a great time to drink this wine as it's definitely in its drinking window. My only concern is that as its fruit fades, it may become austere to the point that some may not enjoy it. But right now, there is a lot of old style charm that is easy to like. There's also no rush to drink this, as I'll bet the fruit stays ripe and in the forefront for a least a few more years. — 9 years ago
Gold standard! — 10 years ago
Standard Pinot — 11 years ago
Standard smooth and nice Napa cab! — 11 years ago
Silver Oak sets the standard of measure for what a good wine should be. — 11 years ago
Russian Standard infuses with Earl Grey. — 13 years ago
Herbal, savory, Sage, scorched earth and orange peel rind. Delicate and very pretty. — 8 years ago
This wine was given to me last Xmas and it was the best gift I got! This full-bodied, fruity, wet red is my personal reference standard against which all future red wines will be judged. Not a hint of dryness, lovely flavours, and very,very drinkable. This is the first wine I've ever bought a case of. — 9 years ago
Wonder if it is the signficant proportion of decade-old reserve wines that makes this one of my favourite standard non-vintage blends? It is always fresh, complex and interesting. Met madame C. Curie at the Clos who works at Heidsieck and got a run down of the business and an invitation for November. — 10 years ago
Aromatic like a Beaujolais
Backbone of a Southern Rhone
Overlaid with uniquely Languedoc features
With all the Csiks at Mountain Standard in Vail — 10 years ago


Nice. Standard, big napa cab. Might be too young. Got better as decanted. — 13 years ago
Standard napa can but well done. — 8 years ago
Much more powerful than the standard cuvée. Strawberries and black pepper. Was in a great spot after being open about an hour. — 9 years ago
Well balanced. Good price point. Reliable standard. — 9 years ago
Excellent Pinot with more body than the standard Pinot. Love it! — 10 years ago

Like playing an old music standard this SB has lime and bright acidity. Great value! — 11 years ago
A standard bearer wine. Vanilla oak and a touch of brown leather. — 11 years ago
The standard bearer, and for good reason — 11 years ago
Kelly Davis
New gold standard for deliciousness, though not sure how it sneaks into pool. Don’t let the smooth flavor fool you, I’m still about that #NAUGHTYBOYLIFE — 8 years ago