Jessica Schumacher

9.0

Really fun Sauvignon Blanc - had the typical lemon zest but had harder minerals to make it fuller and fun! Bought at BP. Maybe buy again! — 23 days ago

Monica Ramirez

9.0

Surprisingly good and even better for the price. Three blend with smooth tannins. — 2 years ago

Scott Soren

9.5

Serious Super Tuscan expression. Massive nose. Black Cherry and boysenberry seem to meld together. Hints of vanilla and lavender too with Italian spice. . A complete mouthful. Medium acidity and tannins falling into place. An absolute joy to consume. — 3 years ago

Shay A

9.4

Annual birthday WWC hosting. As normal, 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert, all presented blind.

Here we are six years after my last ‘88 Montelena and I’m looking at my old review as if I wrote it about this current bottle! So bright and lively. Gorgeous deep ruby color (darker than the ‘88 Leoville Barton). There is a Christmas spice (maybe more mint-driven) aromatic with bing cherries and floral notes. Red fruit to the core with some spiced blackberries, earthy/herbal savoriness, great acidity and a snappy/youthful finish. Cedar and espresso. Held strong over a few hours open. Not falling off a cliff, but don’t miss this window if you have some! — 15 days ago

Jeff Orlowski

9.5

Lovely, delicate, and delicious Pinot Noir. Best bottle I’ve had in a while! — 3 years ago

with Michael and Joe

Al Doyle

9.4

Remember helping to bottle the 2020 vintage of this at Pat’s winery last January when the world was a very different place... drinking it now is taking me right back there. Chilling it is kinda the way to go. — 3 years ago

James Everhart

9.0

Wine for all seasons today being with chowder in rain. $20 not at all past it’s prime. — 2 months ago

Dan

9.4

Great balance, depth and complexity. Perhaps near its peak. Not falling apart yet but it seems the fruit may be beginning to fade. So elegant and complex. — a year ago

Mary Wilson

9.0

Bluebirds and spring rain. Delicious. — 3 years ago

Tom Garland

9.1

Raised a glass tonight to owner and winemaker Denis Durantou who passed in May. We were fortunate to meet him for a tasting and tour of his property back in 2012....a wonderful person, great winemaker with a sly sense of humor....jokingly told us Chateau Petrus knew it was time to pick their fruit when they would look over and see him picking his fruit😂.

1.5 hour decant (lots of chunky sediment). A superb dark garnet color with some bricking. On the nose: Very Expressive! with forest floor, plum, sweet vanilla, earthy, floral, and band aids. Taste: A soft medium body wine with plum/strawberry, minerals, crushed rocks, leading to a dry pencil lead finish. Well Done in a "difficult" vintage ( though many in Pomerol picked before all the Sept. rain). — 4 years ago

with Brenda