Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2012 vintage. Courtesy of @romo (nice to see you again). Cork needed very little coaxing for removal. Tasted after 30 minutes open. Savory fragrances. Less acidity than expected given the product/producer but tasted temp was in the upper 40's-low 50's. Light-medium body. A little crisp but not crispy. Could swear there was some Earl Grey in there somewhere dancing with impunity. No overwhelming, final boss component ultimately responsible for the accolades; it was more of a compendium of Etsy subtleties coming across as a hand-crafted effort. This is absolutely firing. And now. Cellar it as expected if you like but not 100% necessary as befitting a few previous vintages over the last three decades. 11.8.26. — 6 days ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.3

Still holding back after 3 hrs in the decanter. The wine’s concentration and tannic structure promise a wonderful future. At the age of 20, this still feels primary and even hibernating… 😳
I’ll let my remaining bottles sleep for 3-5 years. — 8 days ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Slightly drying fruit. Good mid palate. Great fruit still — 7 days ago

with Bex and Naoko

Conrad Green

9.4

Gorgeously deep and complex. Dark only fruit still. Balanced and pure. Delicious — 7 days ago

with Bex and Naoko

Ron Siegel

9.3

This needed some air showing black fruits, plum, graphite, cedar, spices, floral & tobacco — 14 days ago

Louis Martin

9.3

Delicious, rich, complex, burst of cherry, paired nicely with Steak Frittes. — 9 days ago

Ed Chin

9.3

Tons of yeasty goodness with just a hint of citrus and apple — 7 days ago

Conrad Green

9.5

Apricot in color. Soft peach and obeyed notes. On the palate delicate orchard fruit, dried fruit, wet stone, soft fizz, a hit of salinity in the finish. Poised and delicious — 15 days ago

with Bex

Tom Garland

8.9

1/2 hour decant(decent sediment). A gorgeous still dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: seductive perfumed notes of dark fruit, smoked meat, funky earth, cigar box, pencil lead, vanilla oak. Taste: savory wine with dried dark fruit, graphite and gravel, iron, and a kinda astringent smokey tobacco finish. Not my cup of tea...maybe bottle flaw. — 14 days ago

with Brenda

Jeroen Koenen

9.3

Intoxicating nose. Tres Bordeaux, complex, high bore, intriguing. On the palate, this is youthful, red fruited, tart and fresh.
Drinking lovely at the moment. Still has some future. — 8 days ago

Conrad Green

9.4

Deep and intense. Fresh, meaty with a touch of tang. Pure and long. Drinking well — 4 days ago

with David, Matt and 1 other

Jason Gelman

9.3

Love this wine. Still young ish but very nice drinking window. Love the texture and tannin structure. Long finish. — 20 days ago

romo

9.3

Still dense yet not overpowering. Firm frame with years left. No brett. - at Archer — 3 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Great future but way too young! — 11 days ago

GaryWEdwards

9.6

I would probably only have this beautiful wine only 10 years later but the 375ml brings things forward, showing why this winter if 2016 vintage is so highly regarded. I think the juice is ready now but will be a long runner for decades — 7 days ago

Conrad Green

9.4

Young but very good. Very pure and strident. Hints of Asian pear, delicate green apple, limestone, light floral notes. Classy — 4 days ago

with Bex, Matt and 1 other

Jeroen Koenen

9.7

The pinnacle of elegance and grace, this is as beguiling and captivating as a wine can be. Perfect balance, complex aromatics, wonderful mouthfeel. Impressive for its charm and pure class. Wow. — 8 days ago

Conrad Green

9.5

Wow. What a beautiful bottle. Deep and funky with purity and a tarry edge. Amazing resolved, complex, soulful and fascinating fruit. Just stunning — 7 days ago

with Bex and Naoko

Jay Kline

9.5

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of 90min before and during dinner. The 1995 pours a straw color with a gorgeous, persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with apples, ripe passion fruit, fresh brioche, lemon curd, toasted marshmallow and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. A freaking delicious Champagne. Drink now through 2035. — 20 days ago

ESF

9.3

last had 9April2023 - Dinner Party wine with ribeye - held up admirably — 22 days ago