Anya Spethmann

9.1

It was worth getting lost on the way home to stumble across a sign that said "vins d'ailleurs." — 11 years ago

R. Addison Wehrfritz

9.5

Dark cherry and pomegranate across the palate with a beautifully silky texture. #carmenere #colchaguavalley — 11 years ago

with Melissa

Eric Hwang

9.0

Rich and savory. Smoked meat and blackberries. Quite nice. — 12 years ago

Caitlin Perlman

9.7

Soooo enjoyable. NZ may get on board with this wine — 11 years ago

Kate Fitzmaurice

8.9

Delicious summer Pinot — 11 years ago

with Kelly

Doctor No

9.4

Elegant, rich, poised and open for business. Held up quite well to the La Mouline across the table for a fraction of the tariff. — 11 years ago

David Kline

9.1

Red Kool-Ade and burnt plum skins with toasty citrus notes and sherry trifle aromas. Also, hints of cherry blossom. Medium mouthfeel with chewy tannins emerge behind a curtain of said Kool-Ade and smoked citrus peel laden bitters in flat cola, Pure cocoa, clove and and cinnamon bark. Remember "suicide sodas"? Strap on your oral roller skates while this lovely wine aims it's tannic lasers right at the disco ball you call your heart, and while the flickering flavor bubbles of your taste buds alternate to the rhythmic complexities watch in awe as it gyrates suggestively across your amazed mouth. — 13 years ago

with Courtney

Jim Westby

9.0

Quite earthy and her all. A touch of greenness, but at the same time comes across as ripe--a characteristic of the '96 Bordeaux. I like this, but it's probably not everybody's cup of tea. — 11 years ago

E Alvelais

9.6

This is just fantastic 12 years in. The complexity, structure, elegance are there to last many more. Phenomenal across all the senses, this is a masterpiece of Margaux. The fruits are gorgeous and silky and the earthy and herbaceous elements are so harmonious. The finish is lengthy and glorious. Outstanding! 2003 vintage — 11 years ago

Christine Havens

9.4

This is one of those life-altering, once-in-a-lifetime bottles; the 1989 Montrose is about beauty and perfection, with restraint. A blend 65% Cabernet, 25% Merlot, 10% Cab Franc, much like a great Burgundy, it's multi-faceted without being the least bit heavy. Perfumy, ethereal aromas of back currant, blueberries, mint, truffle, leather and earth. Silky on entry, with ultra fine tannins that glide across the palate, only to gracefully crescendo in a seemingly endless arc of minerals, cedar and fruit. — 12 years ago