Ray Vanderhoff

9.5

Blend of Chardonnay (55%) and Pinot Noir (45%). Pale gold color. Aromas of freshly baked bread, toasted nuts, white flowers, citrus zest and a chalky/smoky note. Flavors of grapefruit, green apple, tropical fruits, roasted nuts, and a lovely note of brioche. Long and lingering mineral driven finish. Vibrant acidity along with wonderful tension and complexity. Creamy mousse and texture with a steady stream of fine bubbles. So beautifully savory. Thank you Jason B. for sharing this beautiful wine (and storing it so well) to toast Matt A’s 50th Birthday! — 21 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

9.5

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

Space

9.2

Выпито 08.11.26 на балконе в Tower с семьей Говсей. Очень достойное шампанское. — 2 days ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.5

Still going strong and truly a beauty. Musar rocks! — 13 days ago

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

9.4

This was full bodied, drinking well showing dark fruits, spice, earth, graphite & tobacco — 21 days ago

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

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

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

Ron Siegel

9.3

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

Jan A

9.6

Late release, still young — 9 hours ago

Conrad Green

9.1

From a split. Lovely fresh fruit- raspberry, black cherry, wild strawberry, blueberry. Loads of fun and character — 8 days ago

with Bex

Jay Kline

9.4

Let’s get one thing clear right away: this was more about checking in on the early days of a wine that has a history of lasting for decades. Having that out of the way, it’s fun to check in on great wines in their youth, when you get the opportunity. Splash decanted sometime before service, no formal notes. The 2016 “Unico” is already showing its quality with abundant, beautifully ripened fruit and effortless elegance. That being said, having some experience with properly aged Unico, the better days (to my palate) are well ahead. Drink now if you have multiple bottles and can’t help yourself. Give it some air at least. Otherwise, better after 2036 and through 2076, probably. — 20 days ago

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

romo

9.3

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

Conrad Green

9.2

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

with Bex and Naoko

Steven Phillips

9.6

Can’t recall one much better. The 07’s are peaking and this is no exception. — 7 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Great future but way too young! — 11 days ago