James Thacker

8.7

Good but a bit over the hill. — 2 months ago

James Thacker

9.5

Excellent with half an hour breathing. Medium color. Beautiful aromas of flowers. Tannin still strong but refined. Lengthy finish. — 6 months ago

James Thacker

9.4

Last of a six bottle purchase. Beautiful. Earth and fruit in perfect balance. No rough edges. — 10 months ago

James Thacker

9.9

Stunning wine and still young. Perfect balance between fruit, earth, acid and tannin. Improved over the course of the birthday meal. Only reason it’s not a ten is that nothing is perfect. Beautiful and delicious. One more in the cellar. — 3 months ago

James Thacker

8.8

Fresh, young, tart and delicious. Lots of minerality. With Alaskan hallibut. — 10 months ago

James Thacker

9.2

Earthy and beautiful. Still good fruit and tannin. Fully mature and a pleasure to drink. Bottle inherited from a recently deceased friend so it had been well kept. — a year ago

James Thacker

9.2

Beautiful bottle age. Dry with great fruit and a long finish. Stone fruits. — a year ago

James Thacker

8.9

Beautiful fruit and tannin. Good acid on the finish. Much improved on day two. 8.7 day one but 8.1 day two so I will split the difference. — 4 months ago

James Thacker

9.4

Beautiful shape. Still fresh and young. Sweet fruit and earthiness. Great acid to cut through slow roasted pork — 8 months ago

James Thacker

9.3

Eleven years old and still fresh and alive. Bit of petrol on the nose then petrichor. Bits of citrus and lychee. Started toward sweetness but then went dry for a long finish. Beautiful with grilled Berkshire pork chops. Acid from the wine a perfect foil for the fattiness of the pork. Delicious. — 10 months ago