Mike Daniel

8.9

Toasty and alcohol dominant upfront, but a little decant or time in the glass and this peppery, oaky, berry petite Syrah is ended up nicely. Actually had enough glycerol flavor and structure to have some layering of flavors after 30 minutes, and would likely be even better in a couple more years. Dark fruit moves to the forefront with balanced spice and wood with some time. Not a huge wine, but really good value. — 8 years ago

David Kline

9.3

Classic and true. — 9 years ago

Charlotte Reid

10

Favorite zin! Dry & spicy — 9 years ago

Maxwell Burns

Hospitality Kenwood Vineyards, Winemaker GARA

8.9

I really wanted to dislike this, but it is pretty good and true to the region it hails from. — 10 years ago

Eric Egan

9.2

Super-weird bottle. Mid-shoulder, crumbly cork, and the colour of freshly pressed strawberry juice - extremely pale as slightly cloudy! The immediate scent was quite off-putting but after 30 minutes it stormed back! Scents of autumn mulch, burning vine roots, sour cherries, and raspberry compote. A weird sourness and heady acidity on the front of the palette but it still keeps together well. Clearly badly kept but still really interesting to drink! A true testament to The quality of Mouton under the stewardship of the late Baron. I wonder if this is what some of the better kept bottles might be like in 100 years' time!? — 10 years ago

Greg Gregory

9.5

Naples Winter Wine Fest dinner with Krug and Shafer. I don't know what more to say than I want to drink this every day. — 10 years ago

Paul S

10

It's fabulous — 11 years ago

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. — 11 years ago

Michael Townley

9.3

True Caymus classic. Very fruit forward. Many years left in them but not tonight — 11 years ago

Mike W

10

Buttery, light toast, nutty on the nose. Low to medium acidity, hints of citrus. — 12 years ago

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9.4

Deep red with ruby highlights, but Guillaume d'Angerville noted that this premier cru is typically softly extracted and light in color. Compelling, vibrant aromas of blueberry pastille, violet, licorice and spicecake. Incredibly primary and sweet, with its density leavened by harmonious acidity. Pliant dark berry flavors are complicated by hints of flowers and spices. This very pure wine has to be one of the most youthful 1999s I tasted this winter. Finishes with utterly suave tannins and outstanding length. This infant is just beginning to open and should enjoy a long plateau of maturity. D'Angerville described 1999 as "a magical vintage," noting that the yield here was at least 40 hectoliters per hectare. His father Jacques actually held back 4,000 bottles of wine in '99 but Guillaume has released most of these bottles by now to loyal clients of the domain. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, March 2018) — 8 years ago

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! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 9 years ago

Cara Fleck Plewinski

10

Light and crisp! Bought at Wine Cellars of Annapolis — 9 years ago

Pammy Fonoti

9.2

Never knew there was a song after tis awesome wine, thanks eal my dear buddy.. — 10 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. — 10 years ago

Michael Makkonen

9.5

Amazing. Continue to buy. — 10 years ago

Lesa Gough

9.0

Great wine, complex and true to style. — 11 years ago

Kyle Altomare

Assistant Winemaker at Artesa Vineyards & Winery

9.6

I'm having a moment... — 11 years ago

Punky Mahle

10

These Ch Boswell 2013 are rocking. True course is their flagship — 12 years ago

Greg Gerber

9.6

Not overly carbonated and not too heavy — 14 years ago

K S

9.5

Grand Opening Wine Tasting w/Lark @ Molly's Rockford Dec 6, 2017....
Better than any other Barefoot! — 9 years ago

Richard Adams

9.4

This is in a good window, tannins just right. Nose had to burn off, was very barnyard, but flavor profile great for a winter Italian dinner. Tobacco, maple wood a little spearmint. Love 10+ yr Super Ts.
— 9 years ago

with Ksenia

Scott Collier

9.4

At thirty clams retail this is just crazy good and regionally true Rioja. Get all you can. — 9 years ago

Neil Shah

9.5

Grenache love — 10 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. — 10 years ago

Greg Gregory

9.4

Naples Winter Wine Fest dinner with Krug and Shafer. — 10 years ago

Ara Aslanian

9.6

A true gem — 10 years ago

with Emil, Mike and 5 others

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. — 11 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.2

A true treat. Old. No effervescence. But has some cut and spine still. Long finish. A St. Francis hotel liquor store sticker on it. Drinking history. — 11 years ago

Petra Thieriot

Owner/Importer Dee Vine Wines

10

It's a true Sunday ☺Instead of going to church... — 13 years ago

with Dade and Alan