Paul J

9.5

One of my favorites! Still very young and tight. Decanted 1hr+ and needs much more. Slowly started to come alive after 2+hrs. Dark red color. Nose has dark cherries and graphite. Insane velvety texture. Could swirl in my mouth all day long. Balance of Napa and Bordeaux. Medium plus finish. — 4 years ago

with Brooke

Amanda

8.9

Fruity finish. Some tannins. — 4 years ago

JKT

9.2

Given to Warren years ago and opened for first post COVID dinner 5/29/21 with the usual crew of eight who were class of ‘78. Surprisingly no hint of the metallic notes I remembered but just that complex evolving swirl of flavors of these old Cabs on the nose and palate with lingering finish. Joy to drink. Probably the last one. — 5 years ago

Kristin the Wine Girl

9.0

Upfront and undecanted, can easily disguise as Sangiovese Italian with assaulting nose and tart cherry astringency. Perfect thanksgiving food marriage. Swirl or better yet decant for softer earthy purple florals and baking spices. — 6 years ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.5

Still ruby centre and pink watery rim , quite youthful considering it’s from 2003. Out of the bottle is quite aromatic though feel that there is a lot held back . Quite youthful again , showing ripe , but no overripe black fruits . Lots of large tears , high in glycerin . There is also a floral, violet quality . Lots hidden and appear with each swirl of the glass. Chocolate and coffee also. On the palate lovely ripe dark fruits , ripe but not overly so, acidity is balanced and the wine certainly feels balanced . Probably slightly more masculine and full bodied than normal . Tannin is present and sweet , quite high alcohol but it doesn’t detract from what is a real success for the vintage . Lovely now but can age really quite well I suspect. — 7 years ago

Robert Lott

9.1

This is really delicious stuff! Deep flavor! Zin+Petite Sirah blend!!! — 8 years ago

with Lori, Shane and 4 others

Larry Wildy

9.0

Cool vanilla notes, from Sip and Swirl during their 4th of July pairings theme. — 8 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.6

Finesse, delicacy, complexity and focus
Quince, cedar and thyme tea
White pepper, almond spread and white choc
A field of flowers(mainly yellow)
Lemon curds, dill, breadcrumbs and more and more
Seaweed and strongly marine
Whispered rather than shouted class
Every swirl is a discovery, a subtle win of aromas
Toffees and cappuccino coming out of the glass with the rising temperature
It goes without saying the fun
So long aftertaste
12% in alcohol
This is the gotha of the Italian white wines
Still decades ahead i am sure
It could easily rank a Grand Cru status
Grab it if you can..and then age it — 4 years ago

ESF

9.3

Solid showing - haven’t had this in 5+ yrs & really peaking w/inky color & bricking on swirl - still resembles Left Bank effort, New World Rioja for sure: cherry, red & black plum, boysenberry, cassis, vanilla, tobacco, subtle cedar, black pepper and vein of minerality running thru… finely grained tannins along w/integrated acidity makes this a very complete experience. — 4 years ago

Morgan Reese

9.2

Very enjoyable. Robert bought at CM. Told to open the morning we want to drink, take a sip, swirl, then drink that night. — 5 years ago

with Andrew

Martin Bergo

9.3

Light ruby with some brick hue and a viscous swirl; earthy nose, spices like thyme and sage; more complex taste with finer tannins, darker fruit, and longer finish than the Pieve. Around 12.000 bottles produced; large botti used. — 6 years ago

Ryan Frank

8.9

2014 vintage — 8 years ago

Peter Heidt

9.0

Argentinian blend that absolutely rocked. Second pallet not as intense as that first swirl; but I’m thinking I found my next good everyday $20 wine... Maybe $17... Italian place in Miami had it on the menu for $55... — 8 years ago

Dominus Halfpap

9.1

Sniffy Sniff: Raspberry, black fruit and spicy notes. Swirl: Smooth as silk, ripe red berries and a spicy tinge on the back end. This is really good Pinot for my palate. Wow. P.S. Somehow I found the stash on my porch today without signing. I will use this wine shop again for sure eh! 🇨🇦 — 8 years ago

Martin Bergo

9.3

A charming spicy chenin from Paarl, South Africa. Yellow-greenish color and heavy on the swirl; the nose is like smelling and tasting a clear mountain brook followed by pineapple, peaches, anise, and a bouqet of flowers; the taste is rich and spicy, the fruit and spicy herbaceousness is lined up nicely and the finish is long. Yes, I was gobsmacked by surprise at how great this wine tasted. 13.5% and 20 usd. — 4 years ago

Kristin the Wine Girl

9.2

One of the best Chablis I have had! Beautiful. Light, bright minerality and delicately crisp. A perfect swirl of honeyed green apples and pears. — 4 years ago

Martin Bergo

9.1

From Jerez and the Sherry grape palomino fino; straw yellow heavy on the swirl with a bunch of rod-like filamentous residue that sinks to the bortom of the glass; marsipan, ripe tangerines and boquets of wildflowers dominate the nose; taste is austere, low-medium acids, and clearly sherry-like, the structure reminds me of a north Rhône viognier. Well made and fresh and excellent with Beemster! — 5 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.1

Decant this bad boy for at least a half hour, give it a big swirl and you’ll get a wine that has an earthy backdrop that lays down in your mouth and plants delicate tannin roots and sprouts blackberries and purple flowers and maybe a red rose. When I finish this bottle, mayhaps I’ll put a rose in it too. — 6 years ago

Mike Mayer

9.4

An incredibly complex wine with multiple layers of tastes. As soon as I swirl my glass I think of that great smell of a wine cave loaded up with barrels of aging Cabernet. On the palate I get lots of dark mocha, currants, licorice and spice. Perfectly balanced with sleek tannins, great fruit and excellent acidity. The finish is fantastic. A really beautiful wine. . — 8 years ago

with Lisa

Daniel P. Drake

9.3

This afternoon at lunch we had open the 2011 Chateau Lynch Bages. 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. A very productive and enjoyable lunch.

At open the nose was quite muted. We had to vigorously swirl in order to get the notes of dark fruit, dark cherry, chocolate, tobacco, herbal notes, and a minerality.

On the palate the dark cherry comes through nicely with dark plum following to the mid palate, blackberry, black currant, tobacco, a fine licorice and mocha.

This is a full bodied wine with medium + acidity, medium + chewy tannins which leads to a long enjoyable finish. It all worked together well with the New York Strip Steak that was a true delight.

Continue having a wonderful week and please, nothing is more important then your safety. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 8 years ago