140 bottles of this treasure were found in the winery's cellar around 2011 before it was reconditioned, sealed with fresh corks, and released into the world a few years later. A portion of these made their way to the Portland market in 2017 thanks to a fantastic local distributor, Casa Bruno.
Popped and poured - pristine cork beneath the wax and beautiful color, not at all brown or tawny, more brickish, slightly orange towards the rim. First sniff- clearly this is a sound, complete wine that is without a doubt very much alive. Aromatically reminiscent of old Bordeaux with ample leather, earth, cigar box and tobacco, sandalwood veering towards old wooden cabinet (if that makes sense), clove and nutmeg and cola, fruit is still present- strawberry/pomegranate, orange, very herbal and floral with dried rose petals/potpurri, vibrant acidity and an impressively long, haunting finish. Incredibly elegant, silky texture, crystalline purity, finished very Burgundian. Really, a perfect hybrid of aged Bordeaux and Burgundy. As a friend put it, "somehow both aged and ageless." No question the best 50+ year old bottle I've been fortunate to try. Certainly a once in a lifetime opportunity, though I hope to track down another bottle someday. You'd never guess this was 105 years old.
— 8 months ago
Excellent!
Ce n'est pas un Sauternes, mais c'est un excellent vin dessert — 4 years ago
Very drinkable. Crisp. 👍 — 6 years ago
Very smooth and good with spicy and red meat — 7 years ago
Clear, medium ruby in color with a garnet rim; on the nose it's clean with medium intensity primary and secondary aromas of green peppercorns, graphite, and black cherries; on the palate, it's dry with high acidity, high tannins, full body, high alcohol, and pronounced intensity primary and secondary flavors of blackberries, dried figs, and black currants with a medium finish. This wine is complex and intense. Overall, I rate this wine as very good. It improves with time in the glass. — 5 months ago
2019 vintage — 6 years ago
Enjoyed this aromatic Sauvignon Blanc. Ripe stone fruit and easy to drink — 6 years ago
Not a huge fan of Sauvignon Blanc, but this is fantastic. Crisp, but not just another simplistic Sauv Blanc, it has character. — 8 years ago
Thick, rich, some barnyard smell, red fruits on palate, some herbs, pleasant acidity, soft tannins, but somehow it tastes very alcoholic. Becomes more interesting with every sip you take. — 9 years ago
New to wine. This was one of the first quality reds I was recommended. Should age well and has decent tannins. — a month ago
Light and vibrant … delicious — 8 months ago
Pinot noir. Very enjoyable. Hard to put the bottle down. Better once left for 30 minutes. Has with steak but would enjoy without food. — 6 years ago
Soft like Chileans like it but with noticeable structure and bright red fruits. We'll made wine! — 8 years ago
Clear ruby colour in the glass.
On the nose intensely meaty with plum, leather and some mushroom notes. It is a very ripe style with strong intensity.
Dry on the palate with medium acidity and tannins. It coats the mouth with a silky sensation. Medium body.
Medium finish, excellent value Pinot Noir from Chile. — 8 years ago
Kapyrick Wine
v18. Amazing!!! Fragrant, cherry licorice nose, with a hint of saline. Fresh, deep, rich black cherry fruit. Bright, long, full, slightly chewy, black pepper and milk chocolate finish. Nicely balanced . — 12 days ago