Shay A

9.3

(Two previous 1983 vintage wine reviews never made it on here, so copying from CT).

My experiences with 1983s has been fairly positive, and this PL certainly is among the better I’ve had from the vintage. Holding color nicely with deep ruby and slight bricking around the rim. Started off a bit dense and muddled, but hit stride about 30mins later with a mix of red and black berry fruit, cassis, a streak of herbal green down the middle (something I always get with PL). Excellent example of the fruit showing lots of flavor without being overly ripe. Leather, sweet pipe tobacco, graphite, and still some vibrancy at the finish with tannin structure. Clean and elegant at this stage. Showed well over the course of two hours. Drink up and enjoy. — 4 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

I am a big fan of David Swift Phinney wines. In 1998 David founded Orin Swift Cellars; Orin is his father’s middle name and Swift is his mother’s maiden name. Aged 10 mos in French oak, 42% new, Ruby with complex aromas of fresh fruits, floral and herb spice, nice mouthfeel. On the palate flavors of raspberry and cherry with cacao and hints of pepper spice. Rich full chewy tannins, well balanced on long finish ending with fruit and earthy spice. — 3 years ago

edward Simpson

9.3

Halloween, Ghoulash will this be a good fit?! Oh yes, defo no 1 wine fir me. — 4 years ago

Raun Kupiec

9.0

Fruit, earth, good structure, perhaps a slight hint of Brett but in a good way — 7 months ago

Jay Lash

9.5

A favorite for both of us — 3 years ago

David Menkes

9.5

Oooo…buttery - amazing balance. And can’t beat the price! $15 — 3 years ago

Paul J

9.3

Excellent QPR! Almost clear in color. Nose is bright with petrol and floral tones. Wine is well balanced, with minimal sweetness. Short finish. This hit the spot and was exactly what I was looking for! — 5 years ago

with Brooke

Me

9.0

The egg Champagne! Nice! — 2 years ago

DAL 9000

9.4

Mild mild aroma of citrus and green apples. Green apple citrus tartness in the middle then a quick finish. — 3 years ago

Julian Lee

9.0

Juicy and fruity. Light — 4 years ago