2005 Vintage. Definitely not over the hill! One could “drink” the rich aroma. Improved profoundly with age. Deeply enjoyable, fascinating wine. Last Vintage of the wine. Glad we have more! 9.75+ — 3 years ago
Wonderful wine: tannins mellowed totally, complex dark & red fruit with poise & structure. 15% ABV, but well integrated. Enjoyed with pasta with mushrooms, kale, garlic, shallots & pecorino Romano. — 3 years ago
Impressive achievement, especially considering the 2011 “off” vintage year. Elegant, fragrant, complex, with a long finish. Lovely. — 2 years ago
2005 Vintage. Definitely not over the hill! One could “drink” the rich aroma. Improved profoundly with age. Glad I have more: the last vintage year of the wine. Wonderful, fascinating wine! 9.75 — 3 years ago
2007 Vintage. Soulful, contemplative, layered wine—many nuances & dimensions. 9.4 — 3 years ago
All the rich intense dark fruit of a young wine, with the structure, fragrance & complexity of its 15 years—superb! 100% Merlot, decanted & savored. — 3 years ago
A truly elegant wine: poised, well integrated, concentrated, a balance of dark fruit, cherry, spice, & forest. Nuanced & complex. The last & best bottle of a case. A splendid achievement accomplished under the stewardship of Chris Coffman. Lovely. — 3 years ago
Luscious aroma, delicious taste of plum, dark fruit, & berries. The tannins, after 20 years, evolved into a lovely, balanced, poised wine. Decanted 2+ hours, delightful with fresh homegrown pesto. Improved with time in the glass. 9.8. — 3 years ago
Beautiful cabernet, filled with the Italian terroir of Tuscany. This would never be taken for a California or French wine. Dry, complex, finely structured—tastes younger than its 18 years. — 3 years ago
Geoffrey Green
One of the most profound clarets I have ever tasted. This is why we age Bordeaux! At 25 years old, this is elegant, poised, complex, aromatic—simply magnificent. 10.0 — a year ago