Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

A little off other 08 A. Raf’s I’ve had. Still really good. Just not the outstanding level I’ve had perilously. Acquired on the Secondary market and not quite the excellent storage of other bottles I’ve purchased.

@SevenCaynonsSedona — 9 days ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Light and precise. Chalky with lemon. A little simple compared to the best — 2 days ago

with Bex

Jan A

9.5

Needs a lot more time! — 15 days ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.3

Feel that this has closed down a lot since our last try. A lot less lively and hard to put your finger on. Still gorgeous and silky...will always remain one of my most favourite wines! Paired with pasta putanesca. — 14 days ago

Steve Mitchell

9.2

Consistently a good Zinfandel. — 21 days ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.4

Very light pale yellow robe, nose of orchards, limestone and a hint of honeysuckle. Very fresh and rich in the mouth, with lemon zests and mineral notes. Very long. A pleasure now, but hold your breath. A great Don. Impressive how each year they get it right ! — 4 days ago

with Jamie, Jose and 2 others

Anthony De Blasi

9.4

Cannot go wrong with this winery…Still quite young for a bottle of 15 years old — 7 days ago

Kelley Raymond

9.5

Always a crowd pleaser — 13 days ago

Doug Powers

9.4

[En Magnum] This is absolutely a beautiful, 30-year-old, Beaucastel Rouge in large format, mostly clean (just a trace of Brett), red fruits, still some structure, but not tannic, balanced, complex layers of flavors, long finish, really a top-notch Beaucastel with old school ABV (13.5%)!, lovely!!! — 8 days ago

with Jim

Pooneet K

9.4

A knockout left bank Bordeaux. I’ve read that the 2005s may go longer than the potentially even more vaunted 2000s and I might agree based on this bottle. Decanted 5 hours. Cork in perfect shape. Amazing depth of fruit and a ton of Bordeaux earth. Nose goes on and on as does the finish. Was an excellent pairing but a very good but simple roast chicken. — 8 days ago