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9.5

Tasting the 1990 Léoville Las Cases just a few days after the 1989, it is clear which is the best vintage…this one. It has a sublime nose of melted black fruit, tar, cedar and bay leaf that shrugs off the heat of that summer better than most others. At 33 years of age, you could just lose yourself in these aromatics. The palate is clearly holding up well: beautifully defined and supple yet with typical Las-Cases backbone and depth. It builds magnificently in the glass toward a harmonious finish that reminds me of the 1985 in terms of its fleshiness. Wonderful. Tasted at the Lia's Wings/book dinner at Medlar restaurant. (Neal Martin, Vinous, December 2023)
— 4 months ago

Dylan Thomas

9.3

Last bottle. Has been my go to wine with Brazilian chicken wings. Decanted. Cedar ash, chocolate. Ungraded vines planted in 1935. Old balls — 3 years ago

Rachel Sours

8.9

This is a bottle to drink upon opening. I felt that it lost the smooth earthy flavor the longer it was open. It was very reflective of the region it comes from. — 4 years ago

Carolyn Herlihy

9.4

Another winner from NZ and TJ’s (millbrae)

Tropical fruit and crisp finish - deliciously paired with chicken wings and pork loin. — 2 years ago

with Fahmeen and John

Bob McDonald

9.2

Dense dark Ruby in colour. Red berry perfume with Sous Bois. Medium plus bodied with rich cherry and red berry flavours. Somewhat closed and constrained - yet to spread its wings and reveal its full potential. — 2 years ago

Donald Williams

9.0

Needed something to go with chicken wings. This filled the bill perfectly. Keeps getting better. — 4 years ago

with Bonnie

Bob McDonald

9.2

Quite pale Lemon considering its age. Funky solids musty aromas. Medium bodied medium acid with grapefruit notes on palate and reasonable length. A good Chardonnay from this premium Adelaide Hills producer. From cousins Shaw and Smith - Michael Hill-Smith was Australia’s first Master of Wine. Have spread their wings to Tasmania with the premium Tolpuddle. — 4 years ago

Chris MacLean

9.3

Wings on the close. — 2 years ago

with Sarah

Ron from VA

9.2

Complex, brooding and reflective of a solid vintage! Pointed acid attacks quickly, then gives way to impressive tannins that are fine grain and reach high - filling the roof with wonder & amazement. Lamb burgers, np!! — 2 years ago

Iwan

9.0

@Delectable Wine This is the Nik Weis Gefen Hashalom Ockfener Saar Riesling. This is a special Kosher bottling of a beautiful Kabinett Riesling, fresh and juicy with tropical fruit/tart pineapple and mineral on the back. — 4 years ago