Andrew Cullimore

9.1

Slightly brighter and more ruby garnet appearance . Narrow garnet rim . This has more crunchy , cherry fruit focus , with some chalky , dried flowers , wet stone hints . On the palate this mineral note is also present but with strawberry and red cherry , a bit more structure , tannins a little more present , but still with good refreshing acidity . Lightly mineral , cherry tinged finish . Pretty decent length and freshness , though the Malconsorts does appear to have more layers . This is slightly rustic , less polished in comparison with the Malconsorts, a little more nervy and edgy . Pretty young still , I would give this a bit more time, another 3-5 years or so , and then should drink well over the following 5-10 years . — 4 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.2

This had notes of dark berry fruits, earth, spice & mineral. — a month ago

Jason Keefer

9.4

Anniversary wine! Classic Nuit! Secondary characteristics starting to develop but still very fresh. Forest floor, dark fruits, a bit vegetal. Very layered. — 2 months ago

with Natasha

Alvaro Bustillos

9.6

Cata winegeeks cdjr @ardeo

4to lugar — 3 months ago

K L

9.1

Issue with the half bottle again. These just aren’t right…. Would be good if not. — 3 months ago

with Matt

Ericsson

9.8

So much to say about this bottle. Its profile, its history, its growing rarity. And the fact that it was made at the very peak of The Patriarch’s era…

Then there is the occasion. A wine you cellar and protect, waiting patiently for the one moment worthy of all its allure.

A wine from a cooler Napa Valley, so evident in the glass it becomes mesmerizing. The freshness, the tension, the quiet authority; everything speaks of a time and place in Napa which no longer exists.

Yes, this is the kind of bottle that stays with you, not just as a wine, but as a memory. — 7 months ago

Bruce Leboff

9.2

Classic. Slight note of hibiscus flower on the nose. Mixed with forest floor. Long finish and not over sweet and fruit forward. Drinking nicely … — 3 days ago

with Allan and David

Tim O’Brien

9.3

Really good cab sav someone gave us for engagement, not bitter at all but still rich (in a good way) — a month ago

Peggy Hadley

9.0

Mizumi. Las Vegas. — 2 months ago

with Jim and Tommy

Chris Anton

9.2

A great Merlot to say cheers to the weekend! — 3 months ago

Michael Wehner

9.0

Apparently not a Tuesday wine — 3 months ago

with Margaret

Michael Chelus

9.1

Pear, baked apple, lemon, honey and mango. Great acidity and balance. — 5 months ago

Scott Kahn

9.1

Nice tertiary notes of mushroom and forest floor. Fruit is still present albeit somewhat muted. Enjoyable but not the very best from the climat. — 7 months ago

K L

9.4

Literally the best. — 8 days ago

with Matt

Mark Purdy

9.5

Still plenty of structure, color was ruby not brown. Amazing complexity for a 79. What a treat! — a month ago

Peggy Hadley

9.1

Tao Las Vegas — 2 months ago

with Tommy and Jim

Tom Casagrande

9.4

Post dinner party notes. Third bottle I’ve had of this and by far the best yet. Amazing. Such a complex nose, with roasted herbal notes, dark spicy fruit, earthy mineral iodine notes Tannins just about completely resolved. Length and depth for days. Wow. — 3 months ago

Richard Sohn

9.1

Right bank — 3 months ago

K L

9.2

Great as Pinots go but only good for this maker. These half bottles continue to perplex. — 5 months ago

with Matt

Jen

9.2

Lovely wine at Alston. Somm recommended it as being between littorai and sea smoke. Elegant with nice fruit and hint of violets, light — 7 months ago