B Young

9.4

Excellent ...... Definitely buy more at TJs — 7 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. — 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. — 4 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! — a year ago

Jeff Orlowski

9.5

Lovely, delicate, and delicious Pinot Noir. Best bottle I’ve had in a while! — 4 years ago

with Michael and Joe

Beth Allen

8.9

Very drinkable and good price point. — 5 years ago

James Everhart

9.0

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

Barberry Garden

9.0

Incredible as always. I enjoy this style of wine in between light red and rich rosé. Rain is a subtle story. Forest berries compote, white pepper, pomegranate, underbrush and red flowers. Almost perfectly balanced, juicy and delicious. I would drink this wine every day. Casually.

Tasted as part of Mixed Bag Vol. 1. — 3 years ago

Mary Wilson

9.0

Bluebirds and spring rain. Delicious. — 4 years ago

Rhonely Boy

9.1

42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Cabernet Franc, 19% Petit Verdot and 15% Malbec.

Herbaceous Franc notes up front, coffee & chocolate in the dark notes, berry in the finish. Tannins mellowed, falling with the sediment. 2020-2022
— 5 years ago