Raun Kupiec

9.3

Mmmmm. Smoky, earthy, rich, dense, smooth. Tea, raisins, tobacco notes, reasonably integrated structure with some heft. Nothing like a good 15 year old Aglianico with the mouthfeel and finish of a young Amarone. — 5 months ago

with Barbara

Jay Kline

9.4

It was Father’s Day and I had decided on grilled rack of lamb for dinner so I selected this bottle of 2011 Chateau Musar rouge from our cellar. According to Musar’s records, the 2011 vintage was one of the most challenging since the early 1990’s. It was ultimately a late-maturing vintage with harvest taking place on October 13th, the latest since the 1983 vintage!

I decanted this bottle about eight hours prior to dinner. It should be noted that immediately upon opening, the bouquet was strikingly gorgeous with powerful aromatics that were obvious from several feet away and this trait carried through until dinner time.

In the glass, the wine presents a deep garnet color. Slightly turbid with a near opaque core. On the nose, black plums, blackberries, cassis, tobacco, organic earth, exotic spices, leather, spiced meat, and pomegranate. I detect a touch of VA as well. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the nose with an added bit of red rope licorice. Lovely, long, savory…amazing. This was a brilliant compliment to the lamb (which was served with beets and goat cheese and fattoush) and everything I wanted in a Musar tonight. Drinking well now with a hefty decant and I expect well cellared examples to drink well past 2035. — 2 years ago

Pooneet K

9.1

Very nice Chianti Classico with some age. Delicious. — 4 years ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.2

Killer. Tiny bit of va. Reminds us a lot of Cobb stuff. — 7 months ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.5

Lavender, spice, black fruit and cherries. Very nice and balanced. — 8 months ago

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Deep ruby color. Aromas of licorice, dark chocolate and dark cherry. Dark, robust blackberries, coffee and cedar/dry finish. — 3 years ago

Edo Wachters

9.3

Bolgheri Super Tuscan, with a blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah and 5% Petit Verdot. A fruit explosion, dark berries & plums. Tannines are super soft. Like it a lot! — 8 months ago

Brandon Boesch

9.3

Really good. Needs a few hours of air. I’m guessing will be better in 5 years. Cherries, tobacco, strawberry jolly rancher, earth, a bit of evergreen. — 9 months ago

NiiAmah

9.3

Really good. Pricey, but rich, full-bodied, well-balanced. — 4 years ago

Laura Purdy

9.0

2nd annual Open That Bottle of VA Wine day - opted for one of my favorites. — 5 years ago