Donald Williams

9.4

Want a real treat? Uncork one of el Jefe’s wines. — 4 years ago

with Bonnie

Mike Saviage

9.3

Nice dark tawny color, almost opaque. Notes of black cherry, dried brush, some iron and some old wood. Nice mouth feel with fruit still present but slightly faded, matched with solid acidity and structure. Needed food as a compliment (homemade pasta and sauce) to show its best. — 5 years ago

Magnus Sjöstrand

9.1

One of the best ales I have ever consumed — 7 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.1

Reddish tawny, translucent. Subtle nose, notes of warm dark berries, dried brush and herbs, cranberries, some sweetness that includes brown sugar, and a little medicinal thing. Nicely balanced in the mouth. Fading fruit and tannins resolved. A nice wine but it's best days are probably behind it. Drink up. — 8 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.3

From a presumed late Domaine release, perfect looking bottle with high fill that threw off a lot of sediment. Tawny amber color, translucent and light in the glass. Light cherry, dry brush and rhubarb notes. A nice subtle richness in the mouth. Fruit is somewhat gone but still enough to match the rounded tannins and structure. Again, with air this blossomed and was a great experience for everyone. Another bottle from the Don Stott cellar. — 9 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.1

Dark ruby. Nose of plums, earth, herbs and brush. With air the wine got better in the mouth and had a finish that grew with each sip. Can get better with some additional age. Give it lots of air. — 9 years ago

j.

9.3

Excellent with hints of coffee bean/earthy flavor — 10 years ago

Bill Mowry

8.9

46% Tempranillo, 31% Grenache and 23% Graciano. Light tannins with dark cherries. — 5 years ago

with Steve

Donald Williams

9.4

One of the choir members loves Viognier. Everybody loved this one. — 6 years ago

with Bonnie

Emily Lauten

9.2

Perfect chilled — 7 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.4

Threw a ringer in and a few liked this as much as any other bottle. Dark reddish tawny. Nice nose with notes of blackberry, wood, plums and brush. Balanced and memorable finish. — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

On the nose, dark sweet currants, stewed fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, dark cherries & poached strawberries. Baking spices, dark rich turned earth, dry stones and fresh dark soils. The body is full with M+ tannins. Still a little meaty. Blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, dark cherries & poached strawberries. Anise, vanilla, clove, spice, pipe tobacco, leathery, dark rich turned earth, dry stones, black cherry cola/licorice, fruit tea, dry brush, crushed rock powder, touch of mint, round acidity and a dry, meaty tannin, fruity finish. Out of 3L. This needs more time in the bottle. 7-10 + years in 3L. — 9 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.3

Tawny red, almost opaque. Vibrant nose with rich fruit, earthy soil, herbs de Provence, and dry brush. Great balance of fruit, structure, acidity. Medium plus finish. Great showing. — 9 years ago

Leslie Sherlin

9.0

Well balanced with a full flavor and modest finish. — 10 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.1

Dark scarlet tawny color. Almost opaque. Strong CdP nose. Notes of herbs, red fruit, dry brush, dusty earth. Good balance in the mouth with fruit, acidity and structure. A bit over the top in its delivery with some heat involved, and a bit medicinal, but I liked this more than I thought I would. — 5 years ago

Joe D'Angelo

9.8

The 2016 ‘Insignia’ is an absolutely incredible showing, and is amongst the most compelling vintages I have yet to taste from the Estate. Composed of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec which spent 24 months in 100% new french oak. As this unwinds in the glass it begins to release its seductive aromatics of ripe dark currants, crème de cassis and blueberries along with fresh violets, pencil shavings, wild sage brush and exotic spices. On the palate this is full-bodied, with a gorgeous rich, opulent texture that is beautifully balance by a lovely touch if underlying acidity keeping it fresh and inviting all the way through the long enveloping finish. Displaying a remarkable combination of both power and precision, the 2016 is a total stunner and will go on to have a marvelous future for many years to come. — 7 years ago

Raun Kupiec

9.2

Fine boned and restrained. Prominent cherry, faint smokiness, hint of licorice or herbal brush and cedar. Mild tannins and mellow finish. — 8 years ago

Chris England

9.8

Stunning Richebourg I paid £105 for due to damaged label but contents still superb 😉 now £4-700 😱

🍷 Garnet ruby w/ brick

👃 Intense sexy alluring nose porn; like being dragged naked into a bramble brush 😁 spiced blackberry, soggy earth, dark cherry, smoke & light oak w/ red berry, vanilla cocoa, herbs & damp mushroom

👄 Med body of smooth deep tongue teasing velvet earthy blackberry & cherry w/ red berry & vanilla cocoa

🎯 Long seductive linger of above but that smell 😍

What Zalto was made for 👍 — 8 years ago

Karen Salerno

9.2

Great Pizza Wine — 9 years ago

with Steve

Khris Lobo Jore

9.0

2015 vintage- definitely a favorite — 10 years ago