Tom Balamaci

8.9

Library white still holding up; a testament to the winemaking of the late, great Jim Clendenen. Roses, peaches, acid core; not unctuous or too sweet. Paired nicely with pierogi, sausages and sauerkraut and plum/fig tart. — 4 years ago

Gavin Baum

9.4

Really extraordinary Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay, drinking at its peak. Has started to take on wonderful secondary character, with lots of honeycomb, hazelnut, and toasty brioche showing on the nose and palate. That makes the wine sound a lot more decadent than it is, though. At its heart, like all of the Tyler Chardonnays, this wine is first and foremost a masterclass in focus and precision. Even at the ripe old age of 6, with its contours slightly softened and its flinty reduction tempered, this wine is still wonderfully, vividly alive, with copious lemony acidity and fruit that still leans more towards tangerine oil and grapefruit. That this is still so piquant and salty and mouthwatering and more-ish after 6 years in the bottle is a real testament to the quality and the substance of these wines. — 7 years ago

Bryce Wiatrak

9.3

Based on Palo Cortado with PX added in, Apostoles is a testament to what the Medium Sherry category can be. You get the figgy, Christmas spicy breadth of the PX on the entry, but the finish is pillared, lingering with warming oxidative flavors of roasted chestnuts and bread. Can I please drink Sherry every day? — 8 years ago

Vic Petroff

9.2

A beauty. Rich & elegant. Another testament to the magnificence of the '07s, which the experts hated at first. — 8 years ago

Pat Taylor

9.6

Celebrating the completion of the house renovation, April 2017. On decant, the bouquet was immediate and everywhere. This was awesome. Herbaceous and fruity. The colour was notably opaque. Amazing red berry/cocoa and the 50% merlot presence rounds out a very pleasing palate. Perhaps the best testament of all: Michelle asked me to buy this one again 😂 — 9 years ago

Conrad Green

9.7

This is really special. The fruit is spectacular... polished and yummy. This is resolved but just in that great spot. So well preserved. This goes on and on. A testament to 70's napa cab. Brilliant. — 9 years ago

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Devin Bray

9.5

A rare vintage where the Americans and the Europeans were in agreement that it was a five star year. Powerful yet elegant made in a neo-classical style that's pleasing from the first sip. Typical aromas of dried morello cherry, black tea, rosemary, plum, soy intermingle into a palate layered with delicious, refined cooperage that tastes decadent with every sip. Tons of complexity and character without any bitter bite or over assertive ripe fruit. 2 plants to make one bottle of this world class riserva. A beautiful testament to applied effort and viticultural knowledge. — 9 years ago

OMG PEDRO

8.9

Oaky, dark fruit, coffee, smoky, eucalyptus, underbrush with a smooth mineral salty long finish. Tannins and acidity on the high side but overall it is well balanced wine... Decanting is a MUST!! Nice honest, unpretentious and bold wine that could compliment ANY plate. Guarantee of enjoyment and mood improvement! Testament to things well done ... — 4 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.4

Coming around nicely. Very true to the essence of Sangiovese but also offering a clear testament to the ambitions at this estate. Pricey already, and will be even more so in the near future. But impossible to ignore its great quality. — 7 years ago

Conrad Green

8.9

Slightly musty nose of dried rose, plum, sour cherry. Lovely depth on the palate with dark fruit, some soured notes a touch of Madeira and a slightly drying finish. This has been open for over a week, so it’s holding up remarkably well for a wine of this age. Lovely stuff- a testament to the ageability of rioja. — 8 years ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Better on Day 2. Abundant red fruit, some smoked meat, bacon, garrigue...tremendous value for $25 and better than previous three vintages IMO. This is a testament to the strength of the 2015 vintage. — 8 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.4

Totally surprised by the quality of this wine. This is the second vintage of Revana, I believe (with Heidi Barrett at the helm of the winemaking operation). The depth of this is impressive. If you read Heidi's notes from 2006, they apply 100% to how this wine is drinking now. Beautiful nose of cassis, tobacco, black cherry, and leather on the edge. On the palate, all of the aromas are there in addition to a wonderful dark chocolate flavor that persists throught the mid-palate and on to a seamless finish. I can't imagine this wine drinking any better than it is right now. A fantastic testament to the ability of CA cabs to age and achieve levels of complexity that make them worth the wait. Fantastic. — 8 years ago

with Vanessa

D Z

9.3

2013 was a great year in Napa; this bottle is a great testament to how great! — 9 years ago

Brayden Winkler

9.5

Mouth-coating density. The thickness of the grape's skin has produced the rich, dark red colour... a testament to it's big, bold flavour. Viscous wine tears swirl down the sides of the wine glass - beautifully weighty. — 9 years ago

Steve Messinger

9.3

Black cherry/kirsch aromas w hint of earthiness and sage. Excellent balance w long finish. Delightful. A testament to how well the right napa cabs can age — 5 years ago

Ron from VA

9.1

Remarkable how well this held up for nine years… 50% cab sauv, 36% PV, 14% merlot....Smart blending considering the wet end to the vintage – as much acid as possible (this was the second label wine from old vines… Before T.Ruth was born the next year). Classic Glen Manor concentration of flavor, just in a lighter weight package. This was my last bottle and I knew it was on the downward slope. Glad we enjoyed it when we did Dash it was a testament to Jeff white quality in the vineyard and deft touch in the cellar :)  — 5 years ago

Joe Loughran

9.2

This tasted woefully young to me, which at 20 years is crazy, but a testament to the life of these wines. Great nose, palate lean and somewhat austere, muted fruit, dry finish. — 8 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.3

Terrific chardonnay from Pisoni. Interesting comparison with their Lucia line: this one, from their flagship label, exhibits far more depth than the (very good) Lucia chard. Honeysuckle, lemon peel, white flowers, and a hint of vanilla on the nose, the palate has impressive depth. The wine needs to be cooled down a few degrees in order to bring it into focus in terms of acidity, but once it’s there the wine is nicely balanced. Impressed with the amount of fruit that still presents given the wine’s age, a testament to the fact that Jeff Pisoni definitely knows what he’s doing with chardonnay. Probably has several more years of evolution ahead of it, but drinking beautifully right now. — 8 years ago

with Vanessa

Ben Levy

10

Here's a free lesson for you - the three fundamental things you look for in a vintage Barolo are curry powder, gun powder, and baby powder. This '98 vintage is a testament to why more producers should go back to the fundamentals. What makes this wine particularly unique is the producers ability to include MDMA without altering the mouthfeel. Excellent to pair with an overly cooked Trump steak showered in ketchup and lies. — 9 years ago

with Jared

Will Stanley

9.4

Fresh and very light, testament to its ageing potential. The bouquet evolved considerably over a few minutes in-glass, and the palate was very generous. Plenty of grapefruit, cranberries and zesty acidity that provides the wine's structure. — 9 years ago