ESF

9.4

I think @Josh Morgenthau really nailed this note: recently finished Taylor Fladgate 20 yr which was always a favorite, but I picked this up in Duty Free and was blown away. Similar notes & flavor profile as TF, but the mouthfeel really sets this apart & above. So elegant, so refined, such great tension & harmony - the defined acidity highlight & elevate intense flavors. Bravo! — 10 days ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured. Deep ruby color with moderate staining of the tears. Developing, with a fairly becoming nose with ripe black plums, dark bramble fruit, vanilla, some pipe tobacco, some chocolate and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium(+?) acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. It’s really primary now but it should drink better after 2025 and through 2034. — a month ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.1

Consistent with prior tastings, great port. — 4 months ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Medium lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits and sweet nutty notes. On the palate flavors of apple, melon and pear with citrus, vanilla and toasty oak, slight creamy texture. Medium+ finish, lively acidity, ending with fruit, nuts, toasty oak and savory lemon character. Nice! — 4 days ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Luxury, lush, ripe Cabernet. — a month ago

Richard McCormack

9.2

Stores for 10 years. Wow. It was good. We were surprised. — 2 months ago

Matt Forester

9.8

Wow. Stunning. Marvelous. — a day ago

Bonnie Chu

8.9

At JW Marriott Tampa — 25 days ago

Sean BCS

9.0

A nice Pinot for cooler temps — 2 months ago

Scott Kahn

9.3

This was the most Burgundian California Pinot that I’ve ever had, both the nose and on the palette. The wine would have benefited from an hour or two decant. Rich darker fruit well integrated with some tar and some earthy notes. — 3 months ago