Jay Kline

9.4

Opened and double-decanted several hours prior to service; enjoyed over the course of three hours. The 1996 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core. On the nose, the wine is developing and loaded with currants, pencil lead, earth and soft baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and super grippy; slightly bitter and earthy. A lovely, classic expression of Bordeaux and drinking well in its prime. Drink now through 2046. — 4 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.1

Viaje WS 🇮🇹 — 3 months ago

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9.1

The 2004 Cos d'Estournel has an impressive bouquet with black cherries, hoisin, rose petals and blood orange scents, all mixed with melted tar and tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied, with a strong menthol element on the entry that rather dominates the terroir expression. It is very spicy on the finish, with cough candy on the aftertaste. It may be a bit bombastic considering the vintage, but it will continue to age in bottle. (Neal Martin, Vinous, June 2024)
— 6 months ago

David Foster

8.9

Great with fish. Complex acid and fruit. — 17 days ago

Joe Christenson

9.3

Delightful and elegant. Melon, lemon zest, minerals, a bit more body than expected. Complex, and the typical Sauvignon blanc characteristics don’t emerge immediately. Paired great with hearty seafood dishes. — 3 months ago

Conner Esworthy

9.4

Was so surprised at this one! Got it for a friend who loves Cab but is going to the Loire Valley and I wanted to show her a good expression of the reds from that region. Was delicious - easy to drink on its own or with food. Already bought a second bottle! $22. — 4 months ago

B A

9.3

Best expression of Syrah I’ve had in some time. 2021 was a hell of a Rhône year — a year ago

Mark Stephany

9.2

Needs food and air — 2 months ago

Angelo Casagrande

8.9

Floral nose. Off the charts acidity, juicy and peachy, with some citrus flavors in the mix. Wow- the acids. It is different- reminds me somewhat of a NZ Savignon Blanc, but with a more interesting flavor profile — 3 months ago

Shay A

9.4

94-95

My first Gonon StJo…unfortunately, I loved it. Wish these were easier to find at good prices!

At 8yrs, this was so perfumed out of the glass. At 90% whole cluster, it shows typical green/stemmy aromatics but it’s not the dominant note, trending toward green peppercorns, violets/potpurri, olive, and black cherries. Mineral notes, pepper, mix of red and black fruits, mocha, and so much verve on the palate, absolutely buzzing both days. This wine is floral and herbal but with so much power and balanced fruit…kind of a wild-ness to it that I loved. What a beautiful expression of Syrah. Killer.

Day two showed the whole cluster aromatics fade a bit, but it also showed the palate bulk up. So good. — 5 months ago