Jay Kline

9.3

Double-decanted prior to service. The 1989 pours a garnet/purple color with an opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and some fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with powerful notes of cassis, brambles, tobacco, leather, cocoa, some graphite, inorganic earth and a mix of herbs and fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is medium+. The fruit is generous and sort of the star of the show. There is no wonder why so many love Cos. Still years and years to go. Drink now with some air and through 2049+. — 16 days ago

Ruud Verhagen

9.3

the vintage shines through… — 15 days ago

Jon Potter

9.0

Lovely wine — 3 months ago

Gladys Xiques

9.3

Exquisite. Rich yet bright and full of bright fruit notes yet balanced with the minerality of Sicily. — 9 months ago

leon egozi

9.1

NY wine spectator event — a year ago

Ming L

9.3

As one can expect for a Dave Phinney wine, this is rich and ripe, but it has so much more to offer at year 14. Blueberry, fig, tobacco, cracked pepper, dried mushroom, and slight hint of barnyard. On the palate it’s juicy yet soft and ultra smooth. The finish is long, candied, and earthy.
My 2nd and last bottle. At its peak. — 3 years ago

Brandon Chew

8.9

Aromatic, herbaceous, dry — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

It is the 2006 vintage. So for me it lacks the depth I seek, but shows all the grace & style that is everything I love about Margaux wines.

While this misses in some areas, it nicely delivers in all the higher toned nuances of Margaux.

Lean, brambly, wild, blackberries, black raspberries, dry plum skin, well baked strawberries, dark cherries, dark chocolate baking bar, chocolate pudding, layered baking spices, dry tobacco w/ ash, well used leather, understated graphite, used charcoal, dry pebbles/soil, gentle dark spices, moist volcanic clays, dark withering flowers, dry red roses & bright violets, nice acidy and a good, even, well balanced finish that lasts almost a full minute.

This will drink steadily for 5-7 more yrs but not improve. — a month ago

Pablo

9.0

Very nice and juicy but not a ton there — 25 days ago

Louis Martin

9.3

Dry, high level of salinity, easy to drink, paired well with salty fish and caviar. — 4 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.6

2014 is lights out!!!! One of the great unsung white wines of the world - and ages magnificently well. — 10 months ago

J Greene

9.3

Beautiful nose on this, remembering why I bought this while in the tasting room in Sta. Rita Hills (nice little spot in Los Olivos, highly recommend). Med+ intensity on the nose with bright cherry and strawberry. A bit of cedar/vanilla, but not much. Floral notes that almost turn to candy or runts. Nice on the palate too with a big pop of red fruit, med+ acidity and nice fine, integrated tannins. Long finish that sort of turns from sweet to tart cherry. Just a really nice wine. I scored a 93 but guessing this will improve and become a bit more elegant with a few more years. — a year ago

Blake Walker

9.3

Love this wine! — 5 years ago

Ruud Verhagen

9.3

wait another 5-10 years and it comes all together in harmony… — 15 days ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.2

Excellent value. One of the best 3rd wines of classified growths. #medoc — 20 days ago

James Brenner

9.4

So happy this rose exists — 2 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.5

An absolutely incredible single vineyard Brunello from a landmark vintage. Dark ruby color with a slight brick rim. Aromas of forest floor, bramble fruit, tar and dried herbs. Flavors of black cherry, tobacco, black licorice and coffee. Long and luxurious finish and just enough velvety tannin to enhance and lengthen the experience. Medium-plus body and perfectly balanced acidity. Powerful, yet beautifully well structured. Still incredibly vibrant. Sangiovese at its finest! This wine has a personality all its own. Thanking Petey for making this incredible selection. Happy Birthday, Kase! — 7 months ago

Joe DAscoli

9.3

2nd of the Barolo trio for our truffle dinner party

This wine has good grip and good flavor. Somewhere in the middle of classic and modern Barolo

Overall very enjoyable. — 10 months ago

Sheila G.

8.9

Fruity. Plummy. Grass. At berns steakhouse Tampa — 2 years ago

with Mike

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9.6

Elegant, velvety in mouth and very balanced. 2015 red — 5 years ago