Christopher Bates 
Boplaas
Vintner's Reserve Bin 1880 Cape Tawny Port Blend
They crushed this wine! I love it! — 5 years ago
Joh. Jos. Prüm
Graacher Himmelreich Auslese Riesling 1985
Started carmelized, but came back strong. Stunning bottle. Should have decanted. — 5 years ago
Goose Island
Bourbon County Brand Stout Aged In Bourbon Barrels
Might be the tastiest this beer has ever been on release. Super red fruit, chocolate, cocoa, and a bit short in the mid palate, but, hopefully that will fill out with time. — 4 years ago
Bodegas Alejandro Fernández
Pesquera Ribera del Duero Tempranillo
Amazingly youthful. Amazingly. — 5 years ago
Château Rauzan-Gassies
Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1959
1959- started a bit muted, but structure continued to build and shined for about an hour before falling off. — 5 years ago
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
Cave Privée Vintage Brut Champagne Blend
Stunning. — 5 years ago
Château d'Yquem
Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1986
Amazingly pure, focused and bright. — 5 years ago
J. Marsanne & Fils
Crozes Hermitage Syrah 1979
Surprisingly great. Bright, fresh, classic. High acid. Cool climate syrah! — 5 years ago
Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben-Thanisch)
Berncasteler Doctor Spätlese Riesling
Bottle of the night for me! — 5 years ago
Motor oil? In a good way?
Christopher Bates
Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery
1991 vintage. A little week on the nose, but great structure! — 4 years ago