David Wanek

9.9

This was a stunner. Old and new world flavors galore. Drinking incredibly well for 15 yrs old. My WOTN — 8 years ago

Loren Gesinsky

9.1

Terroir Old vs. New World comparator at 2/28/17 Rouge Tomate Salon Series on A Natural History of Wine — 8 years ago

GaryWEdwards

9.2

3L bottle drinking perfectly right now, and though '08 was not an easy year , this chateauneuf du pape cuvée réservée is clearly a winner. jams with old world silks. Thankful for my new coravin to taste this with my son, again and again. Drinking perfectly now. No need to wait — 8 years ago

with Logan

Teresa Stepp

9.1

April 2015 winery tour with the Ahlgrims — 9 years ago

Joe Pea

9.1

This the third time I've had this in the last year and it shows beautifully right out of the gate. The wood and fruit are so interestingly and well melded at this point. Oak moves to cedar on the palate. Definite alcohol lift in the nose still and you can feel it the nostrils but not obtrusive...indeed it's actually a promising hint of what's to come on the palate. Dried cherry and stone fruit tastes on right away. Slightly mentholated. Definitely picking up distinct vanilla undertones on the nose and palate but not over the top. Satisfying medium tannins. Soft mouth feel but with really good/balanced structure. Perfect finish in line with what preceded it. Just a great fucking wine. And for the price? Getcha some! Can't believe this is still just around and available (not telling where!). Not for those who don't want wood in their wine but even here what you think will finish moderately chalky moves to soft-ish tannins at the perfect time. So many riojas are over top in the wood category or just so out of balance one way or the other. Everyone has heard of Rioja but have you really had a good one? Here's your chance without breaking the bank. I'd put this one up against the best or at least those considered the best. Maybe lacking a LITTLE finesse to be world class but damn close (can you use the word finesse with Rioja??). Drank in gulps with parmesan dusted NY style mushroom meatball mozzarella pizza from Peppino's in Athens, GA while watching Parenthood with my 17 YO daughter (who also pronounced the wine delicious). What a Tuesday night...thank you sir may I have another. Anyone really disappointed with this wine has WAY more money than me and is a spoiled brat. Geek out. — 9 years ago

Jen Shatwell

9.5

Enjoyed it with friends on a rooftop in 90-degree heat. I believe other raters who suggest this is the best Rose in the world. — 10 years ago

Scott Abernethy

9.2

2009 vintage. — 10 years ago

Sarah DeBusk

9.2

Much needed — 10 years ago

Skip Smyser

9.4

One of top 5 champagne's in the world and it tastes good — 11 years ago

Patrick Moyer

9.7

Market Vineyards - Cabernet Sauvignon — 11 years ago

Martin G Rivard

10

What a beautiful person inside and out! I'm blessed beyond measure to be able to call him "Dad". Words can't adequately express how much I Love him. We opened a few bottles last night that I will hold near and dear to my heart forever. We are celebrating his completion of 6 rounds of chemo therapy in his battle against Prostate cancer. This is his 3rd time in the ring against this opponent and it appears that he's won with a unanimous decision by knockout at this time!!!!!! Love you dad!!!!! So proud of your strength through this process. My Father was born in 1940. A difficult year to say the least:
Germans entered Bordeaux in June of 1940. As dictated by Hitler himself, it was the sworn duty of each and every commander to search and seize whatever could be used for the advancement of the German cause. Bedlam broke out. Chateaux' were ransacked, wine cellars were looted if not used for target practice. The Chateauxs were forced to continue producing wines. It's poetic justice that Mother Nature provided the Germans with the worst growing season from 1940 to 1944!!!! The Germans left Bordeaux in 1944 to the cheers of the residents "Au Revoir Les Allemands"!!!! The 1940 bottle that we enjoyed this evening survived World War II. It Survived the ransacking, pillaging & plunder of countless German soldiers. It's outer capsule showed evident signs of its struggle but it's inner beauty was unblemished and glorious. I've had many, many vintages of Latour from 1928 and on but none have ever tasted as perfect as the one we enjoyed tonight. This 1940 was perfect. It was a fighter, it never gave up, it never relinquished in the face of adversity. That's my Father, that my role model. He's a beautiful person inside & out. I think 1940 is the best vintage that I have ever had the privilege to enjoy. Special thanks to my good friends Michael Troise whom provided me with much of the insights in regards to the incredibly difficult vintage and David Page whom gifted this bottle to me for our celebration this evening. I will never forget your generosity. It was a glorious evening to say the least!!! Wine has a way of bringing people together and encapsulating an evening and event. I couldn't think of a better way to rejoice in his victory than to open a Father & Son birth year wine. — 8 years ago

with Ryan, Christine and 1 other

Charles von Breitenbach

8.9

What used to happily pass for a "big" wine in Napa. The wine is remarkably fresh and flavorful for a 23 year old new world Cabernet. While time has tamed the tannins somewhat they are still very much evident in every sip. — 8 years ago

Kendra Peterson

9.0

Very old world in taste. Opens up after about 30-45 minutes in the glass. Earthy and only slightly tannic on the end — 9 years ago

Mike McGlone

9.3

Exceptional wine. World class. Great with prime rib dinner. — 9 years ago

with S, Rich and 1 other

Evan O'Donnell

9.5

Excellent rye — 10 years ago

Logan Brooks

9.3

Respect! New world with old world feel. — 10 years ago

Natalie White

9.2

It's new world and intense yet smokey and earthy and refined. Good acid. Lovely clean yet long finish. — 10 years ago

Scott Claffee

9.1

Solid. Old school from the new world. — 11 years ago

James Bailey

9.7

Just won best Rioja in the world! — 11 years ago

Joe Weinberger

9.2

2015 vintage. It was interesting tasting this along side the 2011. This is much more savory, rich and complex than the 2011 is at this stage. A killer stout. — 8 years ago

with Andrew

Kevin Fay

9.3

Fantastic old world wine bouquet. Deep tannins. Earthy. Leather. Full body. Long finish. — 8 years ago

with Maisy

Heath Higgins

9.6

One of the finest made wines in the world. Always a treat. — 8 years ago

with Mary and Catherine

Scott Evans

9.3

If you find this wine buy it, old world style delicious delicate balanced not like most California wines — 9 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.2

Surprisingly lively acidity and medium body for California Chardonnay. Citrus fruit, white blossoms, and mineral tones dominate. Made in an Old World style with light oak treatment and no malolactic fermentation. — 9 years ago

with Drew and Kelly

Valerie Chelley

9.4

Deep, dark with structure and balance. Drinking it next to Opus One(1st world problems). At first it seems a little tight and savory., over time tannins are softening and some nice fruit is coming out. And the Opus fruit is lessening and and taking more Bordeaux like quality. Both delicious and appreciated. — 9 years ago

Tim Parkhouse DWS, CWE

9.8

Epic! Right in the sweet spot! absolute textbook G.C.C. that is perfect proof the 1855 is a joke! I sincerely hope it never gains the Unesco status some privileged Bordelais estates are hoping for, if this is considered 'fifth league'. Champagne & Burgundy bravo however! Truly deserving of their hard-fought Unesco world heritage status. — 10 years ago

Tobin Smith Wine Collector

10

My favorite Amarone in the world. Sorry Giusepe died before I could meet him... A legend — 10 years ago

James Zecca

9.0

Robert Sinskey's P.O.V Bordeaux red blend is back at Winetasters Of Larchmont and it's drinking better than ever. An old world style blend with new world fruit characteristics...awesome value!!
On sale for$31.99 — 11 years ago

Paco Suro

8.9

Rich and concentrated. New world (oaked). Violet in color. Young. Revisit in 5 years. — 11 years ago

Giampiero Nadali

Wine Blogger Aristide

9.8

Among my most preferred whites in the world. Again, this opinion is confirmed with this confirmed. Elegance and souplesse, complex, long and really enjoyable. Awesome. — 12 years ago