romo

9.3

Giving lots of love, this Fleurie is. Still very sound. — 3 months ago

Jay Kline

9.3

From magnum. No formal notes. The fill was top-shoulder. Underneath the capsule, the top of the cork looked nasty which I wiped down as best I could. About four hours before service, using a Durand (which is almost essential with old bottles) I was able to pull the cork completely intact and decant for sediment. The cork was completely saturated but appeared to have done its job! At this stage in its life, the 1990 Chateau Mouton Rothschild pours a garnet color but it doesn’t appear particularly tired and the nose supports that. While it’s certainly a vinous wine, there is a lot to like: a mix of red and black cassis, rip and desiccated cherries, tobacco leaf, cedar box, old leather, damp earth, some mushrooms and baking spices. The structure is still sound and while the tannins have integrated and the acid is keeping this very much alive. In fact, this seemed to brighten with air and almost get a second wind! As I find with all great Bordeaux wines once they enter this stage, they seem to live forever. This was a lovely pairing with a Prime, Niman Ranch porterhouse served with corn, squash and porcini. This is squarely in the “drink now” window, not that it will be falling off a cliff anytime soon. Decant for sediment and enjoy through 2030+ — a year ago

Jason Troendle

9.5

Fruit flavor and easy to drink — 3 years ago

with Mandy

Allison

9.5

I like cabs…but I LOVE this cab! Silky finish, minimal tannins, intense cherry notes. Will definitely seek out another bottle of this. — 4 months ago

Jenks

9.0

Rolle and Ugni sound like grapes that would rob you. — a year ago

Craig Becraft

9.2

F full mouth, feel but surprisingly light touch on the flavor of black cherry earth mushroom herb, very pleasing blend on the pallet with dusky tanins — a year ago

A. R.

9.0

Quite unique. Sort of a dusky/earthy dark cherry nose, light and lively and dark in the mouth. Has some Pinot character, but a bit darker. Long finish. — 3 years ago

Byron Hewett

9.1

Cherry liqueur, mineral spine. Vibrant acidity. You can smell the stem inclusion here. Quite nice. The cork smelled of TCA, but the wine was sound. Whew! Got lucky! — 6 months ago

Adam Kincaid

9.2

Remarkable complexity and uniqueness mark this 2018. One thing I love about Sauvignon is it’s ability to adapt to where it is - and terroir comes flying out of this glass. Let’s start with the aromas because… omg I’m overwhelmed with an intimate old sweaty gym bag! Some petrol comes after, but it’s more subtle. Powerfully tight, like it’s poised to spring out of the glass. Tart grapefruit dominates with touches of tomato vine and other herbaceous notes. Long, strong, finish. It doesn’t sound appealing but it is. — a year ago

with Jillian

Robert Murray

9.0

Dark berry notes, yet not sweet but definitely dusky. Quite good. — 3 years ago