Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2000 vintage. Last tasted 9.25.23 (9.2) after 1.5 hours decanted. Popped and decanted this for lunch. Great fill and solid cork. Throwing a bit of sed but less than anticipated. Meh nose. Medium body initially. Started off on the rich side of the ledger but not plush. Had some smoothness afoot. Tasted after 45 mins open, 1.75 hours open and 8 hours open. First two were unspectacular. After lounging in the decanter 8 hours, wine had firmed up, thinned out, picked up plenty of secondary flavors and had that previously missing grip. If you're gonna open this during the holidays or anytime soon, do it very very early...otherwise, it'll be a total waste. Wine has miles to go. No rush to crush but just air it out in advance properly. 10.16.24. — 2 months ago

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9.9

The 2019 Lynch Bages is every bit as magnificent from bottle as it was from barrel, if not moreso. What a wine! Towering and vertical in its bearing, the 2019 is a total stunner. There is plenty of Lynch Bages charm, but what distinguishes the 2019 most is its spine of tannin and energy. Time in the glass brings out sweet red cherry, plum, blood orange and pomegranate and mint. The 2019 is a great, great, great Lynch Bages. It reminds me of the epic 1989, but with the youthful grip of this vintage. A towering Pauillac, the 2019 Lynch Bages will make a great addition to any cellar. (Antonio Galloi, Vinous, February 2022)
— 3 years ago

Kyle Fortman

9.0

Very good napa cab. Dark fruits and chocolate, but smooth with good structure, not overpowering but a good tannin finish. Bought at total wine for $55 — 8 months ago

Kate

9.5

I love this. Will definitely buy again. All the tasting notes I love. I purchased at total from reading their description. Happy with my purchase. Has the fruit and florals and body i like. Not to fruity. Soft. Still learning to match worded to tastes and scents. — 2 years ago

Gozde Shipman

9.2

Tried at Total Wine and More — 3 years ago

Leah Weisman

9.3

This is a great light red and it goes with a variety of foods. I'd compare it to a pinot, really. Also very inexpensive. Maybe $11 at Total Wine? — 4 years ago

vickie

9.2

Total Wine- 95% merlot/5% Cabernet Franc — 9 months ago

vickie

9.3

Total wine siesta key — 9 months ago

Charles Gustafson

9.0

Recommended replacement by Total Wine. Great recommendation. Good with pasta — 3 years ago

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Shannon k.

8.9

I really like this a lot. Creamy finish, nice fruit, not too sour or alcohol forward. Best of all, like $12 at total wine. Def get again. — 4 years ago