Frank Rotello

9.0

Surprisingly enjoyable for a Marlboro sauv blanc. I don’t drink this terroir or varietal much due to the standard palette across the board. This one had slight effervescence and lovely lilikoi and grapefruit on the aroma. Crisp, balanced acid and 100% dry finish. I would drink again — 8 years ago

Jusden Aumand

9.3

Herbal, savory, Sage, scorched earth and orange peel rind. Delicate and very pretty. — 9 years ago

Joe Weinberger

9.1

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

David Hammer

9.0

Great standard anytime wine — 9 years ago

Zach Cherry

Account Manager Worldwide Wine & Spirits

9.2

2012 Vintage. The gold standard of Cru Beauj from Morgon. For a reason, because it is SO good. — 10 years ago

DrinkBordeaux

9.3

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. — 10 years ago

Simon Haidamous

9.1

I know people bitch about the Caymus and Silver Oaks of the world. They bitch because it's consistently great and set a standard. — 10 years ago

Andrew Benn

9.3

Aromatic like a Beaujolais
Backbone of a Southern Rhone
Overlaid with uniquely Languedoc features
With all the Csiks at Mountain Standard in Vail — 11 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.1

2012 Adelaide Hills take on a Champagne blend. A fine example. A cracking way to kick off today's wedding venue scouting in The Hills. — 11 years ago

Steven Handwerker

8.9

Nice. Standard, big napa cab. Might be too young. Got better as decanted. — 13 years ago

Jason Keefer

9.0

Ricky rosé! Pretty great, head over heals better than standard vueve! — 8 years ago

with Natasha

Cody Short

9.2

Beautiful color, delicate and crisp. What's not to like? The standard — 9 years ago

M

9.4

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

Scott Rowe

9.4

Best sparkling in show #AHWS2016 — 9 years ago

Ken Griffith

9.5

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. — 10 years ago

Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

8.9

The '15 has the same familiar nose. The brilliantly gorgeous, & inviting nose. Papaya leads but the California standard of melon is right behind it. Toss in fresh Kaffir lime, Meyer lemon, juicy grapefruit & the nose is complete. Palate is Sémillon driven, but perhaps too much. The creaminess, weight, and silk complexity is ever present, but doesn't lead up to the hype the nose makes you anticipate. The palate is currently quite clunky. — 10 years ago

Osman Izaz

9.0

Gold standard! — 10 years ago

Kristen Plauschinat

9.0

Standard Pinot — 11 years ago

Mike Blom

8.9

Like playing an old music standard this SB has lime and bright acidity. Great value! — 11 years ago

Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

9.2

Russian Standard infuses with Earl Grey. — 13 years ago

Keith Fisher

9.3

163rd out of 375. A standard for good reason. — 8 years ago

Adam

9.1

An excellent "standard" Barolo, that is always consistent. — 9 years ago

Brian R

9.2

Standard napa can but well done. — 9 years ago

Chris Opdyke

9.2

That hits the spot. — 9 years ago

Tim Greutert

9.3

Well balanced. Good price point. Reliable standard. — 10 years ago

Michael McConnell

9.0

Perfect wine for a Friday night. Always a great standard, the blend is great. — 10 years ago

with Alicia

Martin Bergo

9.2

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

JJ Lumia

9.4

An enticing aroma of citrus and mineral. The wine is medium- to full-bodied, with zesty lemon-lime, mineral, pear and floral notes. A long, grapefruit-filled finish completes the experience. Continues to set the standard for Sauvignon Blanc. — 10 years ago

Nathan Timm

9.5

Our standard go to wine for all occasions. — 11 years ago

with Chris and Kim

Olympic Provisions

10

The standard bearer, and for good reason — 12 years ago