Spinning_spins

9.6

This red took a full 2 hours to open up, but the cedar, spice, raspberry and young leather aromas are growing, gradually, in intensity. Now (2 hrs later) the spice and vivacity are off the freakin chart! Very youthful, well-balanced, nuanced. Old school Bordeaux-like, but seems higher in acidity. However, while the acidity is medium+, it is tempered by full, red fruit, 13.5% abv, present but non-intrusive tannins, and a medium-bodied texture with excellent length (over 1 minute). The other factor is the one that says "Wow!", and that is definitely true here. Memorable and unique, I must get more for the wine fridge. — 9 years ago

Michael Makkonen

9.5

Amazing. Continue to buy. — 9 years ago

Lesa Gough

9.0

Great wine, complex and true to style. — 10 years ago

Contreras Lovebirds

8.9

2011 vintage. Was expecting an over powering true Napa Cab but was very subtle. Fruit forward with low acidity and tannins. — 10 years ago

Michael Townley

9.3

True Caymus classic. Very fruit forward. Many years left in them but not tonight — 10 years ago

James Pendergrass

9.7

I forgot how much I love this wine. Amazing and true to form. — 10 years ago

Mike W

10

Buttery, light toast, nutty on the nose. Low to medium acidity, hints of citrus. — 11 years ago

Jalyn Warren

9.6

Sweet and refreshing — 9 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

I have had a Chardonnay from Paragon Vineyard before,and this reminds me of it, quite a lot. It’s a SIP certified sustainable growing site and winemaker Christian Roguenant gets a nice full mouthfeel from the lees and the oak.
The straw-colored wine shows quite a bit of minerality on the nose, to be expected from Edna Valley grapes. The wet rocks and lime aromas are always a pleasure, as the are here. On the palate, there are tropical tones and plenty of citrus along with the beautiful oak effect - the wood is used in a very tasteful way. I vacillate between liking oaky Chardonnays and those with none. This one hits in the middle of the range and could be my favorite - for a while, anyway. — 9 years ago

Chris Lucchese

9.5

This was amazing. Such great black fruit and notes of tar and cedar. This is a true Grand Vin. Briefly decanted to settle and didn't lose much. Still some slight acids and tannins. Ultra smooth. — 10 years ago

Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.3

The first revolutionary super Tuscan from chianti classico estate Tignanello blend 80% san giovese 15 cab sav 5 cab franc aged in french oak baroque 14 months plus 12 months in bottles rich full bodied style but with the freshness and brightness of san giovese a true classic tasted in new architectural stunning cellar — 10 years ago

Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.2

2000 vintage - true to form - travelling well — 10 years ago

Punky Mahle

10

These Ch Boswell 2013 are rocking. True course is their flagship — 11 years ago

Pammy Fonoti

9.2

Never knew there was a song after tis awesome wine, thanks eal my dear buddy.. — 9 years ago

Rob Scalcione

9.5

Cathy Corison is a true artist. One of the most enjoyable bottles of my days - deep berries, dusty, tremendous balance and structure. One for the ages. — 9 years ago

Ara Aslanian

9.6

A true gem — 9 years ago

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Kristy Marie

10

My favorite nightly habit. A true jewel for its price tag $19 most places and you will definitely think it's twice the price with its berry taste and rich texture. — 10 years ago

Mark Oldman

9.3

True prep for my IPO seminars at the Aspen Classic: kind buddy brings Bryant Family ’01. Cork shatters, no coffee filters available, but kitchen strainer rescues. Glorious wine: oriental spiced nose, cashmere texture. Has many years of life left. — 10 years ago

William Bonnett

10

An absolute beauty. True benchmark wine. Not many can say they've enjoyed a '96 Haut-Brion, and thanks to a great friend-I have. — 10 years ago

Jeffrey Stebbins

9.7

There is nothing to compare the history nor the unbelievable taste of the the Dom!!! By far one of my all time favorite bottles of true Champagne. — 12 years ago