Dan Michael

9.5

Always incredible to taste birth year wine and this was no exception. A pristine bottle from the winery’s library, still full of color and life, classic nose wit a texture that was pure silk. What a privledge to taste this wine at the Napa Valley Vintners 75th Anniversary event. — 3 days ago

Dan Michael

9.2

Spectacular California Zinfandel. The ten years in the cellar really developed the complexity, black fruit and spice aromas, silky on the palate, structured but not tannic. Really a well mad wine from a great vineyard. — 21 days ago

Dan Michael

9.4

A testament to well aged Pauillac en magnum, absolutely elegant, classic nose and silky texture, what a joy to accompany our prime standing rib roast for Christmas Dinner. — a month ago

Dan Michael

9.2

Simply gorgeous! En Magnum, drinking beautifully, light citrus and mineral nose, silky texture, long lean finish. Fantastic with our uni toast. — a month ago

Dan Michael

9.4

Wow what a payoff for proper cellaring of this stupendous Pinot. This region could be the CA equivalent of Grand Cru. Dark color and exotic nose, captivating wine. Rich dark cherry and spicy on the palate. The texture and weight are impressive. So great with our roast Poussin and crispy potatoes. — 15 days ago

Dan Michael

9.0

A gem from my daughter’s birth year case. Not sure this wine was made to go the distance, but still showing well after 23 years, dark color for its age, developed aromas, tobacco leaf and spices, nice weight and texture, a pleasant surprise. A testament to well aged wines with good breading. — 21 days ago

Dan Michael

9.5

Wow, just wow, this is simply one of the best wines I have tasted. Toasty nose, big and rich without being heavy, perfect with everything on the table, awesome experience! — a month ago

Dan Michael

9.0

Really like this wine. Deep golden color points to the concentration in the aromas and flavors. Floral peach blossom nose and pure citrus on the palate with a mineral, dry finish. Perfect with our chicken liver pate and grilled spiced black bread. — 15 days ago

Dan Michael

9.2

What a payoff from a few years of cellaring this wine. Love the weight and texture of this wine, very aromatic, all dark cherry and spice, love the silky palate and the long satisfying finish. Nice match for our stellar crab cakes! — 20 days ago

Dan Michael

9.1

Deep golden color, complex aromas, marmalade and peach pit, density of fruit flavors on the palate, some bitterness on the finish. This wine really shows the character of the vineyard. Interesting stuff but got overwhelmed by our Fried Boudin Fritters with Creole Mustard Sauce. — 21 days ago