Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2020

9.3

The oak seems more pronounced than the last I’ve tried one. Still one of the best chards from Australia that I’ve had. — 7 days ago

Ira, Eric and 2 others liked this

Ed Chin

@Eric Urbani hey Eric things are going ok. And yourself?

Eric Urbani

@Ed Chin great - it’s been ages it seems. You should consider joining my wine group. I’ll send you an email

Ed Chin

@Eric Urbani sounds good. I hope the times work.

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay

Ana Bumgardner

9.0

At Jiko - halibut for dinner. — a month ago

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005

Dan Michael

9.4

What a treat to enjoy a perfectly aged Opus One with friends over dinner. The wine was gorgeous, great color, classic nose with black fruit and spice, lovely weight and texture with a long satisfying finish. I wish more people had a chance to taste this wine when it is at this age, outstanding! — a month ago

Ira, Bob and 3 others liked this

Klein Constantia

Vin de Constance Natural Sweet Muscat à Petits Grains 2016

Brian Reedy

9.5

Absolutely delicious — 7 days ago

with Sarah

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Joe Weinberger

9.1

Can’t tell if not in a great spot or maybe some slight heat damage—but leaning to the latter. Tasty, but not as good as it should have been — a month ago

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

1989 vintage. Tasted 5.5.23 (9.5), 4.4.23 (6 different btls-avg 9.4) and 12.9.22 (9.6). Above average fill for the age and impressive cork (about 70% saturated). Decanted and tasted over the course of two hours. Threw a decent amount of powdery sed. Medium nose slightly muted for the first 10 minutes or so but then came roaring to life. Yes, still the hallmark blueberries and cocoa powder along with a dash of raspberry but bigg graphite with this bottle. Drank consistently great for 1.75 hours, then seemed to lose a little steam at the very end. Not improving but still think cellar dwellers need to be popped in the next five years to enjoy the magic before it fades. 3.28.24. — a month ago

Andrew, Paul and 16 others liked this

Meerlust

Rubicon Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2017

Andrew McIntyre

9.2

Dark cherries and vanilla. Crowd pleaser and a pleasant drink. Went well with Springbock — a month ago

Bob, Ted and 6 others liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Gor

9.5

Saddle leather, cedar, spice, lingonberry, plum, hint of licorice. Full bodied and structured with a long finish. Great stuff. — 19 days ago

Ira, Ron and 14 others liked this

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1998

Suneal Vishnupad

9.0

Great nose with plenty of earthiness and leather/tobacco starting to develop. Bit disappointing on the palate as I found it to lack depth and finish — 25 days ago

with Kayla and Spencer

Jan liked this

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2001

"Odedi"

9.6

#AgedWineTuesday

This is a fabulous Cabernet Sauvignon blend from Napa Valley.

Dark ruby in color with a brick rim.

Full bodied and smooth.

Dry and fruity on the palate with medium acidity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, leather, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, earth, light vegetables, coffee and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 23 year old is elegant and powerful. Rich and extracted, with a nice mouthfeel.

Good by itself as a sipping wine. Well balanced with great complexity. I just love these Napa Bordeaux blends.

Robert Parker 98 points. Wine Enthusiasts 94 points.

A great quality wine that will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

A blend of of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

96 points.

$400. — a month ago