Ira Schwartz

10

Wine stimulates our sense of smell and taste but in this case it also created a tidal wave of emotion. Through a tremendous act of generosity a dear friend shared this special bottle when he heard me lament I was not able to secure a bottle of wine to celebrate my mother’s 100 birthday. My friend stood the bottle up for several days. We decided it made sense to PnP. As you can see the cork was intact and the color of the wine defied its age. The excitement to take that first sniff was overwhelming for me. Old but alive scents wowed me. Lots of tobacco, leaves, leather and dried fruit. In the mouth those same scents were transferred to my palate thanks to a tsunami of acid. At about the one hour mark the wine quickly entered a death spiral. I cannot imagine another bottle of wine that will ever conjure up that amount of emotion and happiness. When I described my experience to my mom, a very broad smile came over her face. A blessing to share this experience with my mom and a privilege to taste a wine like this. — a month ago

with Richard

Jason Keefer

9.0

Great value and Perfectly aged with great secondary characteristics before it starts the downward spiral. Graphite, plum, cassis, flowers. — 4 years ago

with Natasha

muoi Mulry

9.0

Woodsy clean smooth. After breathing for about 20 mins, the oak tames down . I enjoyed it — 3 months ago

Russ W

9.3

Upward spiral 🌀 of perfume, sweet earth, cassis — 2 years ago

with Krystal

David Kline

9.3

And now for a golden oldie! Borders on baked golden apple, poire William notes, green apple slices, and even green apple hard candy. Green pear in a pineapple wash, orange bread, pear tart, dinner roll with orange marmalade. Half-dried lemon juices spiral down pile of acid and minerality. Shows it’s age in all other ways, but acid remains unbroken. Baked crab apple, radish fringe, baked grapefruit but just browned, sour mandarins, lemon and lime piths pull it back to its sinew. Really amazing wine. Endless citrus finish.


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David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The nose a little shy. Muted fruits of; lemon, lime, light grapefruit, green melon, light green apple, honey notes, soft granite minerals, powdery chalkiness, a little white spice, white & yellow flowers.

The body is medium with incredible mouthfeel. It round, rich and a touch waxy. Fruits of; lemon, lime, light grapefruit, green melon, light green apple, honey notes, soft granite minerals, powdery chalkiness, a little white spice, white & yellow flowers. The acidity is round and perfect. The rich, lush, elegant, well balanced finish is fantastic.

Photos of; Tokara Cellar Door, sales part of their tasting room, spiral staircase that goes goes done two more level with library wines and another pano of their property from their parking lot. — 6 years ago

Scott Kahn

9.1

Nice La Mission 2nd where the tannins are structured but soft and complementary to the blend. More dark fruit than red. The fruit is starting its downward spiral - but it just started!! — 7 months ago

JKT

9.1

Had it at GL tasting years ago. Excellent smack the month pucker the cheeks acidic balanced white flowers infused stony cool white. Yum. AA12 bargain. Went well with roasted egg plant onion garlic unreal spiral cut pasta and sides of amah pork and roast duck! — 3 years ago

Mary Wilson

9.6

Superb. Smooth, a cornucopia of flavors, a spiral of sensory delight. Layers of deliciousness swirl and open over a long finish. — 4 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.0

Broad, melons — 5 years ago

with Noah, Grace and 2 others