Jess

9.1

Deep purple color.
Aromas of cassis, green bell pepper.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, peppercorn, red bell pepper, violet. Rich, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 3 months 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. — 3 years ago

with Fahmeen and John

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!! — 3 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. — 5 years ago

Eric Vishria

9.6

Wow wine. Nose is amazing, fruit and tannins are in a perfect place. Did this side by side with the 05 which was a mistake - the 05 tannins are still tough and inaccessible. In some ways reflective of the vintage but I worry the 05 won’t get there or there isn’t enough fruit. — 6 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.3

Wings on the close. — 3 years ago

with Sarah

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 — 4 years ago

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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)
— a year ago

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. — 3 years ago

Donald Williams

9.0

Needed something to go with chicken wings. This filled the bill perfectly. Keeps getting better. — 5 years ago

with Bonnie