Adam Beasley

9.5

This has been on my bucket list for a while, and we just got a few bottles in my area. I went in to this with high expectations and it totally delivered. One of the most complex wines I’ve had - there is just so much going on here. The nose on this just doesn’t stop evolving. Beautiful oxidation and so many distinct aromas that I’m not going to rattle them off. Texture, flavor, this has everything to offer for my palate. Need to hunt down an older bottle next time. For me, this lived up to the hype. — 4 years ago

Willie Carter

8.9

A lovely Champagne that never tries to get beyond itself. Persistent small bubbles that never seem to stop with a fine mousse. Fresh brioche, apricots, and tart apples comprise the nose. Consistency is key here. This little sparkler is so solid and sturdy. Beautifully balanced, delivers at a high level that’s easily comparable to other big Champagne houses. Predominantly Chardonnay, there is a freshness and effervescence to these bubbles. Very bright and lively on the tongue, this is clearly a step above similar bottlings. Toasted almonds and toasted bread lead on the palate with vanilla and green apples bring up the rear. Such a solid, terrific Champagne, this should be your house bubbles. — 5 years ago

Matt Trader

8.9

A little tired, but good example of mature napa cabernet. It's made in a Bordeaux style, but a little VA going on in the wine. Baked strawberries and rhubarb all day.


Had it as a side by side with the 2014 current release, which I didnt rate..it was incredibly hot (alcohol), and loads of green bell pepper. Pretty tight, and I'm sure it'll develope, but the price is a little tough..

None the less, great stop, beautiful property and historic for that matter, and a very knowledgable staff. — 7 years ago

Chris England

9.5

1️⃣9️⃣8️⃣7️⃣

🗞 🌎 Stock 📉, Kings Cross 🔥, Simpsons, -1 second
🎵 Faith, Livin' On A Prayer, With or Without You, I Just Can't Stop ❤️ You
🎥 Three Men & a Baby, Fatal Attraction, Good Morning Vietnam, Lethal Weapon
🗣 Nobody puts Baby in a corner
🌍 4.98B

Stunning Cos @ £180 - RP83 🤣

🍷 Deep ruby

👃 Gravel, flint, minerals & soggy earth through black berry fruits w/ herbs, soot, smokey oak & mint

👄 Med body of smooth b/berry loaded w/ mocha, liquorice & minerals

🎯 Long linger of ⬆️ w/ black tea — 7 years ago

Sasha Agapov

9.2

Disgorged in 2010. Selosse is Selosse and I will never stop loving his wines. This one is a baby, but oh so delicious. — 8 years ago

Kyle Groombridge

9.5

I cracked this bottle of 2011 open this evening expecting a bottle I'd enjoy and relax with (after all, I always enjoy Bordeaux).. however, I didn't expect to fall in love again. Alas, that is what has happened. This bottle has made me "return to my first love." Bordeaux has always held a special place in my heart, but it's been a while since a bottle made me stop and just breathe it in quite like I did this evening. Whatever it is that this bottle has, I love it.

After a 2-hour decant, the nose is intoxicating with a lovely string of cedarwood and pencil shavings, dark chocolate and black currant. The palate has perfect weight and balance - showing gorgeous purity of fruit and seamless texture.

I keep coming back to the haunting nose.. I think Oz Clarke sums it up best in his writing of St. Julien - "that extra brilliance of cigar box and cedarwood scent, austere blackcurrant and a gentle, surprisingly soft texture in maturity, like the fond touch of a favorite grandparent - that's the genius of St. Julien." You can definitely hold this another 5-10 in you wish, but if I had any more, they wouldn't last til the end of the month, it's that good. Go get yourself some. — 8 years ago

Erik Longabardi

9.4

So fresh. It’s hard not to stop drinking this; the acid is its driving force; steering your mouth feels from icy river runs to hand crushed lemons. — 4 years ago

Gene Buonviri

9.1

Red with a rosé backbone. I first enjoyed this wine 3 years ago. I still love this wine! Sangiovese is tannic and acidic LYB is a perfect balance. Stop what you are doing and open a bottle and enjoy. Do not think, just drink. Pairs well with salmon, basil and family. — 5 years ago

Dawn Gaya in Barbados

9.5

Good light ale for a hot day, or a beach day — 6 years ago

Stanislav Lobanov

9.0

16.5+/20 (90+/100) Вино с ароматами спелой сливы, черешни и нотой молочного шоколада. Тельное с мощными танинами и умеренной кислотностью. Ягодное во вкусе. Молодо. #capewine2018 — 7 years ago

Chris Loretta

9.8

This followed a 2015 Maybach and everyone can’t stop talking about it @Mike Smith what an accomplishment! — 7 years ago

Eric

9.5

Stupid good. Earthy, funky, and bright. Couldn’t stop sniffing it. — 7 years ago

with S.R.Alexander

Chris England

9.5

My favourite St Julien in great year @ £85+ that's so hard to stop drinking as it's good young & old 😍 Given 5-15 years this will be a 98+ wine but 95-96 today 👍

🍇 68% Cab S, 26% Mer & 6% Pet V

🍷 Opaque ruby

👃 Soft smokey oak through spiced blackcurrant & dark plum w/ double choc mocha & liquorice - yummy 😉

👄 Med+ bodied silky intense mouth coating blackcurrant & dark plums w/ cocoa & liquorice in fine dry tannins

🎯 Long slight dry earthy dark fruits smothered in cocoa w/ liquorice 💋 — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

For me and considering the price difference, this is close to Krug Rosé. It's doesn't bring the full joy and palate dance Krug gives. However, for a $160- $200 less, it's in the ballpark. The fruits shine; black cherries, cherries, strawberries, watermelon, tangerine, citrus blossoms & English biscuits. The chalkiness & minerality has precision and cuts sharply across the tongue. The acidity is perfectly crisp and the rich finish simply doesn't stop. This is certainly a benchmark of very good Rosé champagne. — 8 years ago

barak heller hayun

9.0

very confused 🙈 tasting.

black olives and black pepper screamed syrah. red fruit and jaminess called for granache. but medium + acidity added confusion.

i was gambling a south rhone blend but something felt very Spanish. 🧩

this is mostly mensia 🍇 with bastardo and granache tintorera.

medium + acidity
medium - tannins
medium + body

zippy fresh red fruit with some raspberry jam, black olives, black pepper and a bit of oak spices and green pepper on the side.

medium + 🎯

perfect bistro (or the Spanish equivalent term) wine.
paired lovely with roasted 🥔, veggie hot dogs and cabbage with tahini and feta style cheese.
worked great with the salty feta.

2 hours later it opened up nicely with tannins felt more and a silkier texture.

very hard to stop drinking it, slowly. — 4 years ago

Byron C Mayes

9.0

Pale gold with tiny persistent bubbles. Inviting nose and palate of ripe golden apples, ripe peaches, and clover honey. Light and fizzy on the tongue. Sweet (of course) but balanced with refreshing acidity. Short-ish finish, but you’re likely taking another sip before that matters. The gold standard for Moscato. A lovely treat on its own, with fresh fruit, or with lightly sweet dessert crepes. Also a great pair with the exceptionally spicy dishes that my dining partner likes to make (remember, “Sweet beats heat!”). Stop fronting. You know that you like this stuff. Drink now. — 5 years ago

with Jay

Ron R

9.3

This has stood still.
Cigars, leather and dill on the nose and palate. Lovely texture, with an elevated finish. Drink or hold for 3 - 5 years longer.
Stop Press - wifey no likey 😮 — 6 years ago

with Mo and Anne-marie

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.4

First stop on our MD trip this year was to Aperture Cellars in downtown Healdsburg.

First of the single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon bottlings we tasted at Aperture Cellars with Lauren.

Deep ruby red. Layered nose with ripe berries, dark cocoa, tobacco leaves, leather and cinnamon with an earthy undertone. Medium plus tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Lots of fall spices on the palate with some dark cocoa and blackberries. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2032.

Tasted at the tasting room and retails for $95.00.

@Delectable Wine this is the Del Rio Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. — 7 years ago

with India

Thomas Brenner

9.1

This Rioja reminds me of how I'm nothing like most other alcoholics...most of them are always trying to stop drinking. — 8 years ago

Charles Campbell

9.0

Can't wait to stop by the vineyard next week. Great wine. — 8 years ago

with Jolie