Tom Garland

9.3

Happy New Year Delectable!

Double decant and pour. A splendid tawny red color. On the nose: dark fruit, cigar ash, cedar, smoked meat, pencil shavings, mint. Taste: soft, silky, elegant, still fresh wine with dark red fruit, worn leather, graphite, loamy soil, spiced herbs, minty black tea and a dry medium finish. YUM! What a fun wine to end 2024 with. A wine bought at auction, and a cork which was not in the best shape, so not sure if this is a true representation of where this wine is at.

FOOD:
Island creek oyster and cavier
Lobster butternut bisque
Pan roasted duck breast
Braised beef short rib
Black forest chocolate cake — 2 days ago

with Brenda

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Light straw color. Aromas of bruised apples, brioche and almonds. Nice acidic finish. — 3 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

The vines of Lilian-Ladouys are found a stone's throw from the Graves of Cos d'Estournel and the Chateau Lafite-Rothschild. Deep Ruby red color, with inky tones, blend of mostly Merlot, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, aged in French oak for 15 months, aromas of black and blue fruit, smoky notes and soft spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with toasty oak flavors, full body with fine tannins, long finish ending with earthy menthol mineral character. — 3 months ago

Ally Klein

9.4

So light and refreshing — a month ago

Robert Swart

9.0

Still drinking well! — 2 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Semillon, bright lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and flinty floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pineapple and citrus with floral notes and herb spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity ending with citrus and stony mineral spice. — 3 months ago

Chris Kurtz

9.0

Great Costco find. — 2 months ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

Deep purple color. Blackberry, licorice and graphite. Fantastic wine! Loads of blackfruit on the palate and dry finish. — 3 months ago

Jack Krawczyk

10

perfect. still tart with notes of stone fruit. — 3 months ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.0

v21. Very good. Decant. Soft, clean, smoked meat nose. Bright, firm blackberry fruit. Smooth, lean, chocolate and new leather finish. Nice, terroir driven wine.. very good food wine. — 4 months ago