Vladimir Evseev

9.9

A phenomenal Barolo 1994, blend of Brunate & Le Coste crus, made by the venerable hardcore traditionalist Giuseppe Rinaldi in his garage-looking cantina just outside Barolo village.

Looked and felt amazing. Violets and truffle oil go hand-in-hand with jammy dark fruit, delicate and harmonious at 23 years of age. Incredible depth in a mesmerizing multilayered palate, like a rich cake made of 10 different kinds of chocolate.

Jeff the somm said it was perfect, and hell it was. Totally at peak. — 8 years ago

Steve Rankin

9.8

Medium bodied and bright red fruit flavors coupled with some spicy notes all work together to bring honor to the venerable Cabernet Franc — 9 years ago

Greg Gregory

9.1

Outshone in this flight, but this is still an attractive wine. Strawberries and red berries on the nose, some roses. It opens with lithe minerality, lush sweetness, red fruit, but it has neither the vitality of the Bouchard, nor the zest or multi-faceted dimension of the Clos de Tart. Taken on its own merits as it should be though, and paying due homage to its venerable age, you appreciate the classic Chambolle notes, deep intense flavors, tangy acids, a fairly elegant medium bodied finish which is just a little short to fully exclaim the wine’s other gifts. — 9 years ago

Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

8.9

Quite amazing to see 13 year-old budget wine hold on so long; blame the screwcap and absence of cork; pristine kero- style riesling; fatter than its equivalent from Clare; expect a blend of warmer Barossa, Clare and Eden Valley, tad sweet but now called richness; green-gold-yellow; looks old tastes honied; brulee and lime juice; full- bodied riesling from its Barossa roots; venerable like the 80 odd year-old man its named after-Wolfgang. 11.5% AUD 10; #riesling #southaustralia #wolfblass #2003 — 9 years ago

Scott Hill

10

Gorgeous wine from over 200 year old solera, bottled in 82. — 10 years ago

Tim Sanchez

9.5

venerable old fav - look up Bandol in the dictionary and this will be the picture... — 10 years ago

Max Coane

9.5

A little round around the edges but acidity still hanging in there. Makes me wonder how much longer this venerable old lady will last — 11 years ago

Dave O'Brien

9.3

Amazing wine. Gotham Bar & Grill needs to check its pricing though. I don't care how venerable or good a restaurant you are -- having 80% of your list over $200/btl is inexcusable. — 12 years ago

Brian Grech

8.9

Oxidization has brought el señor to the red brick washout of antiquity but there is still some citrus tang and stewed raisin to make it worthwhile. A venerable old bear. — 8 years ago

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Hector Escaton

9.6

This is the San Diego brewed variety. Unfortunately it makes no mention of the venerable civet, but it still tastes fantastic. Very highly carbonated in the can resulting in a large, unavoidable, stable head. — 8 years ago

Christine Havens

9.2

Named after the venerable Widow Clicquot herself, La Grande Dame Brut 2006 is a blend of 53% Chardonnay and 47% Pinot Noir. The nose is expressive—bioche dipped in honey, baked apple and a whisp of smoke hanging above richer aromas. The attack is deep and vinous, and there is a lovely creaminess at the center. It finishes nicely, with dried honey and chalk emerging when the bubbles have at last ceased. Tasted at Veuve Clicquot's visitor's center. 8 grams dosage | Sample — 9 years ago

Eric Egan

9.4

I suspect this didn't get quite enough air. Not quite pop and pour but it was only open for 45 mins before we drank it (we were perhaps over-concerned about the mid shoulder level). Lovely (and lively) russet core with long legs as a ruby rim; nose of pencil shavings, cigar tubes (hint of metal with lots of tobacco), blackberry stalks, and lingering aromas of compté cheese rind and venerable (on-the-edge) rose petals; long and satisfying - persistent tannins and well integrated but still present acidity. From half bottle - need to give the next one more time!!! — 9 years ago

Winston Biltz

9.0

A good daily sipper from a venerable wine maker in Chile. Deep clear ruby with a medium nose of black pepper. Bright acidity with medium + tannins, and a persistent finish . Long peppery finish . — 9 years ago

Scott Petrus

9.5

If you know me you know that my first love is Austrian hard bodies. A close secon, and one that shares many traits is this Grüner Veltliner from the venerable Wachau region. This wine is similar to those blonde haired blue eyed beauties. It's youthful and refreshing. With a huge mineral back bone that is synonymous with the the Wachau region. In addition you get some lime notes with the iconic white pepper finish. This is a wine to write home about. Just like an Austrian fräulien, the deeper you go, the better it gets. — 10 years ago

Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

9.2

Excellent mature Eden Valley riesling from the venerable S Smith & Son family company known in cuddly terms as Yalumba, based in Angaston for 165 years; pale gold wine; ultra dry; lime juice acidity; nose of burnt toast, brioche, leather, leatherwood honey. — 11 years ago

Mike Merriman

10

Outstanding. Dangerously delicious. — 11 years ago

Jim Peterson

9.3

You may say this is a wine for the masses if so that venerable group must include me because I enjoyed this wine from the first taste along with my chipotle salsa covered hamburger mushroom steak leftovers — 12 years ago

Willie Carter

9.1

In the glass, a nice ruby color. Spicy aromas with hints of cocoa and big red fruits. Another example of what a California Zinfandel can, and in my opinion, should be. Not big and fat. This is sleek and sensual, it even feels a bit European at times. The Petite Sirah and Carignane add some structure and balance here. Savory notes of smoked meat, fresh cut grass, spices, and oak. That's not to say that the wonderful fruit doesn't make itself known, as well. Ten years on, this baby is drinking like a champ. — 8 years ago

Arthur J

8.9

A venerable wine maker and a famous plot of land but somehow in the glass this one fell short for me. I'm scratching my head. Need to try again to be fair. — 8 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.0

The venerable Jadot winery was established in 1859, but the family was digging around in the Burgundy soil a good 30 years before that. His Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay is ubiquitous. I'm convinced some people think Jadot is French for Chardonnay.
Nose and palate, this unoaked full Chardonnay is loaded with apples and peaches, sweet and ripe. The freshness is a zippy delight and cries for oysters or shrimp. Minerals are plentiful, and the finish shows a citrus edge. — 9 years ago

Ted Corvey

9.5

Quite a birthday gift and quite a wine. Blind I would guess high end left bank Bordeaux yet this is a single vineyard old vine Napa cab from the venerable Rutherford Bench. This probably has maybe 5 years left until it peaks but it is sure drinking well now. On the nose there are herbaceous dark fruit characteristics followed by tar, olive, and leather. Very elegant on the palate with plum, cassis, butter scotch and rich blackberry favors balanced by subtle yet edgy tannins. Long delicious finish to boot. — 9 years ago

Will Atkinson

9.3

Chewing tobacco, molasses, dates, currant, cassis. Like someone paints your mouth. 450+g/liter of sugar. Fuck. — 9 years ago

Joan Carles Naya

9.1

Caramel líquid. Vainilla, torrats, records de regalèseia — 10 years ago

Mo Cherry

9.4

Have to agree with a previous post from the venerable Scott Claffee...Egly-Ouriet + Rose = Crazy delicious! — 10 years ago

Chanda Williams

9.2

From the hood! And the venerable Frank Farella.. Wonderful, dry, citrus, deliciousness. — 11 years ago

Brett Jones

9.2

Greeny gold. Musky peach, old oak wardrobe, dry, lively acidity, smooth ripe fruit on palate, long lingering finish. A venerable old Savagnin with class. — 11 years ago