Perry Atha

9.5

Purchased in Seaside Fl during the 2022 Red wine festival. 2018 vintage one of the best Pinot Noirs I’ve enjoyed. Smooth finish - will definitely search for more. — a year ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Allen Brothers Lava Cakes/Soufflé & 1977 Port. Pinch me!

Whenever I have wine this old, I always ask the people I share it with, what were you doing in 1977?

The beautiful thing about really old Port is how it softens all the edges & the elevated ABV. Smooth as silk.

This was a 375ml and farther along than a 750ml. The color was more Tawny than Port at this point. Wine on the leaner side. The fruits were; Thompson raisins, dates, figs, prunes, and some dried blackberries. Caramel, molasses, melted brown sugar, Cognac & Brandy presence, subtle wood shaving, nuts, butterscotch, graham cracker, dark withering flowers with beautiful acidity. The long finish was; rich, polished, well balanced, smooth and persistent for minerals.

If we had gone out for this dinner, it would have been $2500 plus tip & it wouldn’t have been this good which, is why we choose to cook rather than go out.

Cheese Course $25 pp
Salad $18 pp
Allen Brothers 6oz Ribcap $85 pp
Carrots $9 pp
Crispy Potato Wedges $12 pp
Soufflé $20 pp
Launois "Veuve Clemence" Brut Blanc de Blancs N/V Champagne $150
Glass of 2017 Pierre Boisson Bourgogne Blanc $25 pp
2018 Enderle & Moll Pinot Rose $75
1967 Bertani Valpolicella Amarone $625
2003 Chateau Lascombes $325
1977 Dow Port 375ml $275
Glass of Ruinart N/V Rose $35 pp
$2591 plus tax and gratuity
7 Hour Dinner

Nor would the music & ambiance been as good.

Interesting exercise penciling it all out.

Photos of; the boats used to transport Port from Douro to Oporto called a “Barcas”, grape stomping in a Lagare and our Allen Brothers Lava Cake/Soufflé. — 4 years ago

with Sofia, Christina and 1 other

Scotty Spurlin

8.9

Gifted from Thompson Seattle. — 5 years ago

Brendan Devine

9.0

Great bottle from the man @Sam Shepard — 2 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.0

Bright and fruity. Olive pit, rosemary, Thompson seedless, sour. With a little air and time, roast lamb. Medium bodied. Very little oak influence. Aging very well. — 4 years ago

Severn Goodwin

8.9

Nose has washed cherries, sliced Thompson grapes and dry sandstone.

Palate has mashed green/red table grapes, (light) citrus zest and green banana peel. Medium-short finish.

I'm still not seeing much improvement in this particular bottle of rosé, decent but not exciting. — 4 years ago

Adam Shaylor

9.8

Dried black currants, Thompson seedless raisins, aged English Christmas pudding. So many layers of aromas! — 3 years ago

Chris Edge

9.0

Very nice wine did not decant but opened and hour before drinking,matured in bottle when pouring the second glass; guess I should have decanted after all. Certainly want more, thank you Mike & Gill Thompson for bringing this from wimbledon wine cellar. Soft but strong fruit, blackberry, lovely. — 4 years ago

with Corinna

Michael Meyer

9.1

For those looking for a chicken mole pairing. Some tannic grip, luscious fruit, and spice/pepper. — 4 years ago

Arden Barnett

9.3

Such a cool wine. Thanks for sharing @Jack Thompson — 5 years ago

with Jack