3/30/2024 - Sanlucar wrote:

Cherry juice, dark-roasted black coffee, cedar, spices, and oak. Acid seems a bit high; not as good as I had hoped. If you have this wine, drink it now.

2/2/2023 - Purple Tooth wrote:

This is either an ace for the Gruaud lover of old school Bordeaux or a head scratch for why and what the rest of us keep sniffing our glass for....This is probably the best Gruaud since 2000. Really impressive. I need more, someone please help me....BUY_HOLD_

* I think this will hit 98+ with time for the funky Gruaud bunch. A Bordeaux drinker's masculine style Bordeaux.

5/8/2024 - Redteeth wrote:

Delicious Bourbon with a nice finish. Too bad it's so hard to find.

2/19/2024 - BellevuePhil Does not like this wine:

Amidst the cacophony of accolades and praises that often accompany the unveiling of a new vintage, there occasionally emerges a dissenting voice, a contrarian perspective that dares to swim against the tide of popular opinion. Such is the case with my experience of The Mascot Wine, particularly its 2018 vintage. While many wine enthusiasts and critics alike have lauded it with fervent praise, I found myself distinctly unimpressed by its offerings.

Maybe too young? Has the 70's Left Bank Spoiled thee?

The Mascot Wine, established as a sister label to the highly esteemed Harlan Estate, carries with it a weighty legacy and a lofty reputation. With its roots firmly planted in the revered Napa Valley, expectations for its wines are understandably high. However, as I delved into a tasting of the 2018 vintage, I couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment lingering on my palate.

Did I breath it long enough? 2 hours?

One of the most notable aspects of The Mascot Wine is its pedigree. Coming from the same stable as the legendary Harlan Estate, it's easy to assume that greatness is a given. Yet, while the familial ties may be strong, the wine itself failed to captivate me in the same way as its illustrious counterpart. Perhaps it's unfair to draw direct comparisons, but when one considers the lineage and the price point of The Mascot, such comparisons are inevitable.

From the moment the wine met my lips, I was greeted with a bouquet that hinted at promise however.......—a deep symphony of dark fruits, subtle oak, and a hint of spice. Yet, as I allowed it to linger on my palate, I couldn't shake the feeling of unfulfilled potential. The flavors, while certainly present, lacked the depth and complexity that I had anticipated. Instead of a crescendo of flavors dancing across my taste buds, I found myself confronted with a rather one-dimensional profile that failed to evolve or entice with each sip.

One of the hallmarks of a truly exceptional wine is its ability to transport the drinker to another time and place, to evoke emotions and memories with each sip. In this regard, The Mascot Wine fell short of the mark for me. While it possessed a certain level of finesse and polish, it lacked that intangible quality that sets truly remarkable wines apart from the rest. Instead of whisking me away on a journey of sensory delight, it left me feeling oddly detached, as though I were merely going through the motions rather than experiencing something truly extraordinary.

Furthermore, while I understand that wine appreciation is inherently subjective and personal, I couldn't help but feel that The Mascot Wine failed to justify its lofty price tag. In an industry where prestige often comes with a hefty price, one expects nothing short of perfection for such a significant investment. Yet, with The Mascot, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was paying more for the name on the label rather than the liquid in the bottle.

Of course, it's worth noting that my experience with The Mascot Wine is just that—an experience. Palates vary wildly from person to person, and what may be lackluster to one individual may be a revelation to another. Indeed, there are countless oenophiles who swear by the virtues of The Mascot Wine and extol its virtues with fervent enthusiasm. However, as someone who approaches wine with a discerning eye and a critical palate, I cannot help but offer a dissenting opinion amidst the chorus of praise.

In conclusion, while The Mascot Wine undoubtedly has its merits, particularly in its association with the esteemed Harlan Estate, I found myself underwhelmed by its 2018 vintage. Despite its pedigree and reputation, it failed to deliver the depth, complexity, and emotional resonance that I have come to expect from wines of a similar caliber. While others may rave about its virtues, I cannot help but feel that The Mascot Wine fell short of the mark for me. As with all matters of taste, however, I encourage others to sample it for themselves and draw their own conclusions. After all, wine appreciation is as much an art as it is a science, and beauty truly lies in the eye—or in this case, the palate—of the beholder.

It’s to self: not ready give as gifts

4/23/2024 - Dan & Krista Stockman Likes this wine:

This may be the fruitiest wine we've ever tasted - an absolute parade of citrus, pineapple, banana, kiwi and on and on. Not sweet, but so fruity it almost fools you into thinking it is. Amazing. Drink now.

5/1/2024 - CharlesHK Likes this wine:

*Disclaimer: I've always enjoyed pinot noir or pinot meunier dominant champagne far more than blanc de blancs. Always. Anything over 35% chardonnay raises eyebrows with me. So I've been on a quest to see if I can find a rich, full, luxurious blanc de blancs. Can it be found? How did Le Brun de Neuville, a maker I really admire, fair?

Better than I imagined.

Base vintage, 2017 75%; reserve, 25%. Purchased two days ago! I would guess about 10 to 20% is aged in old oak. Sealed and aged at Le Brun de Neuville under cork, not star cap. Cork looks older than most champagne purchased and consumed without significant bottle aging. Unique. Disgorgement date: February 2023 (cork looks about 8 years old, no mushrooming). Dosage: 4g/l. 12.5%. Served initially at 8C, but markedly better at 12C; amazing difference in nose and taste.

Served in a champagne saucer glass, not a flute, and I think this is pretty important. Ditch the flutes!

Colour: straw. Nose, particularly when warmer, is rich buttery pastry. Wow. Just like you find on a Galette des Rois. Mouth-watering. Enchanting to be honest.

Taste: doesn't live up to the bouquet at this stage. And, to be honest, given my experience with ageing blanc to blanc which is virtually zero, I can't say if it will ever get richer. But, if it does, I will love this champagne.

Its got a full buttery, rich nose that is more complex than the taste. This was really noticeable as the champagne warmed up. The taste is horizontal across the tongue, not linear down the tongue. In this, it seems rather one dimensional. But, it is light years better than any Blanc de Blanc I have yet tasted.

How is this going to age and should I purchase six to find out? Hmmm. 2017 was not a great vintage and I believe 2016 is now being released. This might account for the 2017 base being on sale right now in HK. But, as blanc de blancs go, this is number 1 by at least 5km. I wouldn't hesitate to serve it to guests with a meal, not as an aperitif.

4/29/2024 - rnellans wrote:

Cru Crew Wine dinner hosted by Brad England (Mara restaurant at the Four Seasons hotel in Minneapolis, MN.): Served alongside '61 Mouton Rothschild, Lafite, LaMissioin HB and Petrus in a tasting/dininer preceeded by 19 vintages of Ramonet Montrachet. Needless to say, my palate may not be 100% up to par. Although not bought on release this bottle is the last bottle of a case and has been in my cellar for more than 50 years. Wow wine to me. Tobacco, dark fruits on the nose. It shines on the palate with layers of rich fruit, soft tannins. Very long lingering finish. Best of the flight for me without question.

4/14/2024 - bsumoba wrote:

Not sure what happened here, but blind, this came off with a bit of a candied fruit nose. Not quite Caymus or Myriad, but it was not what I typically see from La Pelle. Bottle variation?

4/14/2024 - WineBurrowingWombat Likes this wine:

Eyes Wide Shut - Day 2 (A quiet place): Nose: Sweet, ripe red fruits, and deep earth.

Palate: Also ripe on the palate, deep earth with a nice bitterness. There is a soul of dark minerals, giving the flavors a bit more depth.

It drank fine, but for some reason, this gave off the impression that it was a little lazy? As if, it could've given off a bit more. Could've benefited from more air for sure. With the initial ripeness that I detected, I am just truly thankful it did not have that manipulated feel/taste.

4/19/2024 - peternelson Likes this wine:

sappy, masonry; strong yeasty element, "waffles"; elegant, fine bubbles, tart apple but still rounded; long lingering finish (dry and minerally). At Wine Market Party in Ebisu Park Mall Blind Tasting Bar.

4/13/2024 - zpieces Likes this wine:

Enjoyed this tremendously. Terrific champagne. Light straw color. Toasty brioche and citrus on the nose. Lovely on the palate with a little lemon, apple, nuttiness. Could I have let it rest longer? Sure. But no complaints with enjoying today.

4/19/2024 - ajm2573 Likes this wine:

Brick red is color. Lots of cocoa notes on the nose. On the palate chocolate and red fruit. Silky tannins well in integrated. Will be good for another 5 years. YUM

4/16/2024 - chablis28 wrote:

Heidi's Crew at St Geneive Minneapolis "quarterly". CV,KB,LI,SS,CS&DD. Tonight was outstanding & so much so, the group voted to meet monthly going fwd. StG's menu tonight screamed Burgundy so that didn't hurt. My btl flighted with Candace's placid ethereal & mesmerizing '02 Dom P2. Quite a challenging flight for a new release and yet the '12 Comte rose to occasion with its signature surreal blend of, tamed energy, complex & pristine fruit, mineral and intensity. The Dom won out with its overall undeniable sense of harmony and "how do they do it" supple classiness. Elixir for the Gods & when the stars align, mere mortals like me. Lucky to be drinking a glass of both wines tonight. Especially, the '02 P2!

2/23/2024 - 716_cellar Likes this wine:

Solid bottle with more life to go; Deep ruby in glass with little/no translucency, Rich dark fruits on the nose and palate, noticeable minerality underneath; long finish and med+ tannin. Price point too high today to acquire more of this, but it was enjoyable.

4/11/2024 - Arcturus wrote:

92. Rustic. Subtle notes of graphite and cassis on the nose. Palate is balanced with sweet core of fruit and a layered finish.

4/9/2024 - platpeeps Likes this wine:

A modern day classic; there were savoury and seasoned dark fruits, and spice supported by melting tannins which yielded a mocha finish. It had lift, dimension and complexity, developing a super-rich mouthfeel without ever being too weighty. Each mouthful revealed a new dimension and pleasure. Impressive. CHP 94 pts

4/10/2024 - garymouton Likes this wine:

Four hour double decant, but this wine was still very tight for me. I was struggling to get primary fruit here let alone some of the secondary characteristics some have described. It certainly has all the structure to be a great wine, but I am not touching another bottle until 2030 at the earliest. Did not have with food, which might have softened the tannins. Bought on release.

7/1/2022 - Purple Tooth wrote:

At a 2019 event, one of the tasters in the room pointed me to the Valandraud table. I think the price had her hypnotized.

This picks up where Napa starts. Clearly a Saint Emilioak style with a river of Napa valley running through it. Nor here nor there...Not a fan of this style. If I bought this, I would hold it for 15 years...HOLD

2/25/2024 - WineGuyX Likes this wine:

Still quite dark and saturated! Aromas of baked, very ripe blackberries, wild blueberries, oak and spice box. The palate is still somewhat tannic and gritty with leather, oak and baked black cherries as well as some herbal notes. Past its prime but still drinking! 92

T says 94

3/17/2024 - bsumoba Likes this wine:

But, you can buy 5 for the price of 1...: A bit muted on the nose, but with swirling, came to life. Glides on the palate with ease. There is a lightness but also a density that carries itself through on the palate. Amazing value and hold its own amongst big boy Napa names. Even after 4 hours, this stayed very consistent. The complexity for me lacks a bit and makes me wonder if this wine is meant to be drunk early. If you are looking for a great wine for a gift or have a special occasion but are not willing to break the bank for it, then this is your jam!

3/8/2024 - WineGuyDelMar Likes this wine:

Decanted one hour. Perfect cork that looks brand new. Dark black color. Nice Cab nose. Earthy and opulent. Lots of flavor layers. Not too sweet. Many more years to go but drinking great now. Excellent. Last year for Kobalt.

3/14/2024 - ayalao3 wrote:

93-94. In its drinking window showing fruit and some tertiary elements seem to creep in. Read Englishman Claret’s note.

2/15/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine:

Deep, dark reddish-purple in color; almost opaque. Full, forward & fragrant nose of dark fruit aromas of cherries, blackberries & cassis with overtones of earthy/dusty, floral notes of violets & herb notes, minerals, spices, graphite, dark cocoa & a hint of vanilla/oak in the background. Full bodied with a very good concentration of still developing, well balanced & smooth textured, rich, ripe dark fruit flavors of cherries, blackberries & plums with spices, cocoa, herbs, minerals & vanilla/oak. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing but will develop further with additional aging. A classic & solid Howell Mtn. Cabernet well worth acquiring.

10/28/2023 - Burgundy Al wrote:

La Fête du Champagne Grand Tasting (Pier Sixty - New York NY): Walkaround tasting with the producers. Lots of richness right now, this seems so forward and fun, but finishes with sneaky great length. Complexity certainly to emerge. Great potential. My 1st time trying this vintage.

2/24/2024 - castle.rob@gmail.com Likes this wine:

No time for detailed review: but this is one of my favorites

3/6/2024 - Purple Tooth wrote:

No introduction needed. The only thing that I would add is that this has allot of bottle variation, maybe having to do with transportation and storage issues due to volume. And....A totally different animal out of Mags (+2 or 3 pts)

3/3/2024 - Purple Tooth wrote:

This is a truely delicious specimen of Bordeaux. While most vintages of this wine thus far have been classic in style, this one is the most modern out of the bunch that I have tried. Lots of blue notes coming off the top of the glass, but the appearance is definitely red fruited. Blueberry, cocoa dust, vanilla, creme, floral attributes and a cashmere like finish that pulls for a long 45 seconds+. This will be a head bender in time and delicious to drink now for the California drinker and the impatient. I suggest a big HOLD_

2/28/2024 - KTelaak_Buffalo Likes this wine:

Youthful yet robust dark fruits. Potential to improve. Enjoyed greatly again on night 2 after sitting on the counter over 24 hours. Good QPR. Drinks as well as anything in the $100.00 range.

2/21/2024 - Juliansi Likes this wine:

Really good with such a high level of salinity, love the tingly minerality on the palate.

Red apple, pastry, lemon and a creamy mouthfeel with lively bubbles. 2008 is often described as not only legendary, but one of the greatest years ever for vintage champagne!

Thanks brother TC for sharing this aperitif with the lads at Chef LMKs homecooking session, on Chor 12.

One of two aperitifs along with my Egly-Ouriet to kick-off an evening of wines with "8" in the vintage! Yes.. even TCs aperitif was on-point... 2008!

Piper Heidsieck only produces this in the most exceptional vintages. 2008 Rare is a blend of 8 crus including Oger, Villers-Marmery and Avize for Chardonnay and Verzy for the Pinot Noirs.

Matured over 8 years in the Heidsieck cellars.
🍇 70% Chardonnay - 30% Pinot Noir

SKT's home, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
21st Feb 2024

1/12/2024 - wineotim wrote:

This had the typical Lewelling profile, chocolate mocha with cassis. Richness is here too, plush and full mouthfeel, ripe and sweet. The ABV is huge and will hopefully integrate better with more time, it took me 3 days to finish this brute. As I've said with other vintages this is a meal all by itself. I still feel like getting a couple more bottles.

8/14/2023 - #1Winelover wrote:

As I was popping the cork, not only did the cork break in 1/2, but the top of the glass broke -- a first! Does that happen?

Since 1/2 of the cork was still in the bottle, we carefully took it out, decanted with a strainer and drank it. Definitely an off bottle, for sure.

8/2/2023 - DonDon wrote:

Completely not what I was expecting. I’m experienced with Napa cabs and assumed this would just be too young and too big to really enjoy now - but I have four bottles and actually am lucky enough to be visiting the winery soon, so I thought time to pull a bottle. Paired with lamb chops, roast cauliflower and a tomato salad.

Out of the bottle I decanted this for only about an hour and it was a lovely bright purple colour - so again I thought I know what to expect. But I wasn’t like that at all.

This was incredibly balanced and absolutely beautiful. The nose and palate has superb freshness and bright acidity and - I felt - quite a prominent minty / eucalyptus profile. Given the other Napa wines that have that (heitz martha's vineyard & Harlan!) this is in great company - although I’m not putting this wine on a par with them!

The point is this isn’t a heavy blackberry / vanilla / cedar type wine. The tannin is completely integrated - even for a wine so young.

Very impressive and superb value. I rather loved it.

10/7/2023 - jimyeni Likes this wine:

Beautiful wine. Wifey found it a bit dark which she doesn’t enjoy as much but very on point with Csimm and Cristal’s notes. Cassis popping with darker fruit and a real nice balance. Would love to hold on these but always hard to do

12/18/2023 - Lord of the Bottles Likes this wine:

Very dark and crimson fruit and color. Decent fruit. Shortish finish and some heat. Like an everyday Cotes du Rhone. 88

9/6/2023 - bflood16 wrote:

A gift from a friend. It has been years since I have had this wine because I have intentionally avoided it. It's just a drinkable not very memorable wine from what I can tell. Inconsistent structure and hard to define characteristics. Some fruit, mild acidity, not great body or tannins and an unimpressive finish although a couple tastes on the second glass seemed to linger a little longer. Congrats to the marketing team but I can easily enjoy better wines at this price.

10/17/2023 - Jacek P Likes this wine:

Amazingly developed over time. Dark ruby, delicate and perfectly balanced. Full bodied and concentarted. Totally doffrent than few years ago. Is it going to be even better?

11/10/2023 - Dpal670 Likes this wine:

I took my friends to mayaans place for tasting a year and and a half ago
It was our last day in Napa
Usually I m not big on reviews or tasting notes
Specifically did not share any notes on that visit
Wanted to try his wines at home
Finally that day came
I have to tell you that previous comments perfectly describe his wines
Not only one can place his wines against any cult wine in Napa but also spend extremely reasonable amounts to acquire them
Very few people in Napa are as hard working as him
Amazing how he keeps his sanity
He is so humble, mellow
Had the whole lineup prepared for us
Great wines , just great
Believe me I follow ct notes constantly
All of the reviews left here were written by folks who know their wines and palates.I try to narrow down the reviews that go along with my taste and usually it comes down to the same wines and the same reviewers over and over
Read these reviews and try to taste his wines
You won’t regret it
Mayaan cheers to you
David and Mila are your huge fans
We are always looking forward for your new projects
Don’t work too hard 🫠😊

10/5/2023 - 5laton wrote:

First impression is that this has better integration than my last taste 18 months ago, particularly for dosage; it comes across significantly less confected. That said, it still doesn't feel like this vintage has the same stuffing as the 2002 or 1998.
On day 4 this is hanging in there without a lot of evolution. It's still quite good, yet lacking excitement at its current stage of evolution. Hold, for my preferences.

2/11/2024 - Ex-Ray Likes this wine:

Dark garnet and opaque, but the slightest bit of amber edge. Pronounced nose of cassis, dark cherries and plums, but none of the mint-herbal notes I usually associate with Insignias going back several decades, to the 70s and 80s. The flavors are deep and concentrated, still with moderate tannin...blackberries predominate, with cassis and plums. The aftertaste is very long, a bit hot, and moderately tannic. An excellent wine, ready now, the only surprise is the persistent tannin which is more than I would expect. Definitely a bigger and more tannic wine than the 2005 Hundred Acre Kayli Morgan from a few nights ago. I think these should be drunk soon.
ADDENDUM: the second evening it had changed...still garnet and opaque, but the nose had opened to show mocha, leather, cedar, some toasty oak, and cassis. On the palate much more smooth, balanced and round, with tannins barely noticeable. Cassis-blackberry flavors. Very long, slightly hot aftertaste. More of a Bordeaux style, increased my rating from 93 last night to 97 now!
Note to self: open these hours before drinking, to let them evolve.
Ric

2/7/2024 - #1Winelover Likes this wine:

Visited Wallis Estate with AGelvis and then tasted with Ed and his Sales Director, Jenna in the valley later on.

Wallis Estate is stunning. Beautiful views across the Diamond Mountain AVA, including sweeping views of The Old Reverie Vineyard which was acquired recently by the owners of Rosewood. Interestingly, one of my favorite all time wines is Kinsman Eades Rhad, which is from The Old Reverie Vineyard -- how cool is that? The Estate property is small, beautiful, with an original castle, The Wallis current home, a pond, a barn/building and acres that are about to be planted to vines. This is what I wanted to experience on top of one of the mountains within Napa Valley. Ed was a gracious host and provided the history and sense of place to agelvis and me.

Now onto the wines...

2019 Wallis Estate, 2019 Wallis Denali and 2021 Wallis Estate:
2019 Wallis Estate is fruit from 2 vineyards, The Haas Vineyard and Constant Vineyard, both neighbors of Wallis. This wine is drinking great right now. It's dark purple, full-bodied and very well rounded. Mostly dark red and black fruit, choco notes, rich and with a lengthy finish. It has won gold medals and it is a go to for me. Thomas Brown is the winemaker.
96 Points with upside.
2019 Denali Vineyard. From St. Helena and only sourced from a few wineries, The Denali Vineyard has a typical St. Helena profile; dark, mineral driven, earth, blueberry and blackberry, and, sense of place. Similar yet different from 2019 Wallis Estate. Both excellent and both 96 points IMO.
96 Points with upside.
2021 Wallis Estate.
This version of Wallis Estate comes from The Haas Vineyard, which is across the street from the property. This is a dark brooding wine with pungent smells, a full-bodied masterpiece in the making and a unique profile. My palate has gravitated to unique wines from Napa, instead of the wines that all taste the same. Wallis falls into the unique category. it will be interesting to see how this develops.
95-97 points

The bottles are also very cool with gold inlay; however, as agelvis and I agree, it's what's in the bottle and not necessarily about the bottle. But they are cool...

2/6/2024 - Ex-Ray Likes this wine:

Dark garnet-purple, totally opaque. Extremely viscous, coats the inside of the glass. Powerful blackberry aromas.Very intense, concentrated blackberry flavors, moderate but unobtrusive tannins, high alcohol, and a very long, powerful aftertaste. It has power and concentration over elegance and complexity but would work well with full-flavored pastas and meats or stews. Raw meats such as lion, hippo or albatross might work as well.
Ric

2/7/2024 - Grinner wrote:

Wow! A brief decant off some sediment and this was ready within minutes. Deep, dark, dense, delicious and DANG! The texture is killer. Black fruit in spades, some earth, tar, herbs and oak go on and on like talking heads before the stupid bowl! Nice backbone: Now-2035.

1/31/2024 - thelostverse wrote:

Fried chicken and champagne - one of the great pleasures in life. Beautiful notes of cashew and ginger, with the addition of stone fruit. Simply devine.

1/24/2024 - KeithAkers wrote:

Dinner at Iki Ramen vol.II (Iki Ramen, Los Angeles CA): This is such a contrast to the 98. Where the 98 showed off a more rounded and mature quality, this is fresher and more immediate with polished and deep tones of lemon peels, birthday cake notes, biscuits, key limes, bakery fresh notes, toast, and creamed peaches. The Medium bodied feel shows off the depth and liveliness of the nose with crisp, high acidity. This is just lovely. It is certainly young and with a long life ahead of it, but it is also a real joy right now and it is firing extremely well even now.

1/22/2024 - Oechsle Likes this wine:

Outstanding juice seeming complete with Bright Future. Subdued nose, aromatics aren’t leaping forth but, need to be coaxed. Each little swirl yielding something new, High tones sliced white button mushroom, green bramble lift and purple flowers, Dark Fruited, Baked Pie Crust with Base note hints of sweet gamey meat and new leather. Palate harmonious although tannic structure is apparent. Medium+ weight, Creamy-Velvet like texture with well judged Balancing acidity. Fruit profile is Bushy with Black Currant and Blackberry, Mulberries smeared into crushed gravel. Two hours in, the switch got flipped on and Clean Ripe Core of fruit came to forefront. Slight chill made the fruit show even better, with 14% alc. no sense of heat.
Day 2 – after vacuum and chill aromatics were not as faceted, palate fruit fading behind more robust acidity and tannins. Saline black soil adding to flavor profile underneath. Purchased as futures, stored accordingly, enjoyed with butter seared rib eye. Referencing instructions found inside the case from Chateau. Aging window 20-60 years, Decant two hours before meal, serve at about 64.4 degrees. Won’t touch another for 5-6 years and plan to enjoy my last few bottles through a straw when I’m in assisted living…Na zdrowie

1/4/2024 - fbrack Likes this wine:

This was my first "My Favorite Neighbor" wine, and I am very impressed! It's a weird label because you can hardly read it: raised bumps for the letters "MFN" (with the edges missing, no less), white on white, then a small "BLANC 2021" below in dark letters. On the back, it is identified as Chardonnay from San Luis Obispo County, CA. But taste-wise, this is an exceptionally smooth wine -- that was my first reaction. It is mildly buttery without any overwhelming flavor - just delicious. It's got good body. I bought mine from B-21, which seems to have the best price at $30.

1/15/2024 - wineotim wrote:

Almost 4 years since my last review, this bottle was surprisingly firm. Fruit was tight and somewhat restrained. I was expecting a little more roundness on the palate but there's still a long future ahead. Mineral, graphite/pencil lead with cherry fruit, fine balance and terroir.

12/4/2021 - LongViewCellars Likes this wine:

Arguably the greatest wine I’ve had the privilege of tasting. Tasted at a “place” in Tampa from a perfect collection. This bottle was so incredibly fresh and vibrant. 100 years old? Unreal doesn’t even describe it. What an absolute privilege.

1/14/2024 - Cliff Booth Likes this wine:

1-hour slow-ox; ethereal almond, stone fruit and lemon notes; balance and acidity are near perfection; hard to discern if the deep, rich, endless finish is on your palate or in your memory; easily another decade of development ahead - 1/18.

1/6/2024 - galewskj wrote:

$100+ vs 3.0: See 3Day for treatment, it was his bottle. If you think Beringer only makes crap, try this wine! This is a gorgeous and traditional cabernet that is shining now, but will likely improve with time. Plum, cassis, figs, rich earth, violet, tobacco. 93++.