Keith Levenberg

8.9

Lots of CO2 in here, so it requires some heavy shaking and/or a long decant. As a general rule, I don't find trousseau to have quite the intrigue that poulsard does, but this one is a little stonier and less simple-fruity (and more structured) than most, with a complexion of cranberry and roses. The fruit unfurls a bit more and picks up a satiny texture once it kicks that CO2, while still having a nice acidic zing. 10% whole cluster according to the importer web page. — 10 years ago

Tom Bauer

9.4

The first thing you need to know is that I do not like Pinot Noir as a rule. The second thing you need to know is I love this! Definitely a must try! — 10 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.6

That could be the wine of the night folks, and we got several hours to go. That nose! And the finish. I am giddy. Carillon two days a week is a rule worth following. — 11 years ago

with Mark

Byron C Mayes

9.0

Transparent garnet in the glass. Black cherry and cedar on the nose. Firm velvety tannins rule the palate of black tea and black cherry. Dark anise finish. — 11 years ago

Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

9.5

2011. Really serious Chablis. The ripeness, noble reduction and oak here are all really intense and dialed in. Entering the beginning of what will be a really charming adolescence. The only downside is that it tastes kind of like great producer 1er cru Puligny. I'm not the first one to say it, but a great example of the rule that Chablis' 1er crus are often more "true" expressions of the place than the GCs are. Really delicious and a great value, but missing the green salinity and lithe, sinewy structure of some of its "lesser" relatives. — 11 years ago

Patrick Loomis

9.6

First rule of Foie Club is bring your own wine! Wait, sorry. Second Rule... — 12 years ago

Anthony Piazza

9.0

Maggies rule! — 10 years ago

Bhavik Patel

9.2

Great NAPA Cab especially for the price, nice dark fruits with a semi dry finish — 10 years ago

Lewis Chester

9.5

1958 Giacomo Conterno Monfortino: from Jay. This was the Ying to the Mascarello's Yang. Lovely rich ruby colour with virtually no bricking on the edge. The nose developed over the course of 15 to 20 mins in the glass. Unlike the Mascarello that was shedding perfume from the moment it hit the glass, the Monfortino needed more air before becoming less brooding. Dark fruits on the nose. Purple plums, black cherries, some forest floor, light tobacco as well as some floral elements prevailed. The palette was a reflection of the nose so no surprises. The fruit was far from dried out and this particular bottle still had plenty of life left in it but from my recent experience this is the exception rather than the rule. I have had around 10 bottles of old Monfortino ('55 / '58 / and '61) over the last year and the bottle variation, as you would expect, is tremendous with the majority of them past their prime. The finish was strong and in keeping with the rest of the package with reasonable length and quality. Drink now. 95/100.

— 10 years ago

Michael Housewright

Writer/Photographer Wine Enthusiast Magazine

9.3

Best Napa Cab I've had since 1991 vintage. Why can't this style be the rule rather than the exception? — 11 years ago

Stephan Schindler

9.8

Insanely good stuff, unfortunately no longer my import. Johann, you rule! — 11 years ago

with Emily

Lindsay Fry

9.6

Super silky for a cab! — 11 years ago

Steven Morgan

Wine Director Formento's

9.5

One frappato to rule them all — 12 years ago

Sasha Agapov

9.4

Drunk ripe cherry, tons of gray stone and late summer field flowers rule the nose. Acidity is angular, almost spiky. Rich, dense vanilla and apricot palate with pleasantly tart limestone backbone. Beautiful. — 10 years ago

Sylvia Bednarz

9.5

Half bottles rule too! — 10 years ago

Gary Hill

9.0

Love it! I am telling you- Anderson Valley Pinots rule! Thank goodness I have another bottle of the 2012. #andersonvalley — 10 years ago

with Laura

TJ Young

9.3

2013 was such a good year. The tannic flavors that rule this grape layed siege on my vulnerable, supple mouth. The rivers of red ran past my tongue sending shivers through my bones, causing me to soil yet another pair of Levi 501's. — 11 years ago

with Cass

Sarah Wade

10

Great wine for the value. Goes with everything. We keep it in the house as a rule. — 11 years ago

Byron C Mayes

9.2

Dark purple -- near black -- in the glass. Graphite and dark chocolate on the nose. Firm tannins on entry. Dark chocolate, blackberry, and graphite rule the palate. Plenty of life left in this, but very satisfying right now (after a good decanting). — 11 years ago

Peter Wasserman

Importer Le Serbet/Becky Wasserman Selections

9.7

#Unicornwine (when one mentions unicornwine Jasmine automatically gets tag, its a rule!) — 12 years ago

with Jasmine