Jay Kline

9.3

Presented double-blind at dinner. The wine pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core and a slightly orange rim with considerable variation; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and some fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and desiccated fruit: black currants, blackberries, plum, pipe tobacco, capsicum, pencil shavings, a touch leather, organic earth and a mix of dried herbs and some fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Really tasty stuff.

Initial conclusions: this is an old wine, likely 30-40 years old. That being said, it’s still very distinguishable as it’s showing varietal characteristics. This could be Cabernet Sauvignon (or a blend thereof), Cabernet Franc (or a blend thereof), or Merlot (or a blend thereof). I can see this being Napa because the fruit is still showing some generosity. But there’s a lot of non-fruits there too. Regardless, this was giving Left Bank vibes so I could also see this being Bordeaux from a great vintage like 1982. And that’s my call, Cabernet Sauvignon-blend from France, Bordeaux, Saint-Estèphe, from a classified growth like Calon-Ségur. Shucks. But I’m not mad about my choice! Old Opus One’s are tricky to differentiate. Drinking very well right now but this will live well past 2035. — 12 days ago

Shiho

9.0

Jasmineの芳香が残って美味しい
食事にも合う — 5 years ago

Erica Gamble

9.0

Dark, inky color. Smooth. Chocolate, plum. Solid choice. — 6 years ago

R. David Liebers

9.0

Fruity aroma, subtle tongue taste and dry, slightly acidic finish — 6 years ago

Brooke Swalm

9.0

Always a solid choice. — 7 years ago

with Gerald

kacey

9.9

Full of flavor, very good — 9 years ago

K Brooks

8.9

Quite nice with chicken stir fry. Good fruit and clean finish. — 3 months ago

Anders Berglund

8.9

Friskt syrligt gott — 2 years ago

Kaley Alese Banna

9.2

Delishhhhhh — 5 years ago

Marvin Velazquez

9.2

Smooth and good — 6 years ago

Kayla Latterell

9.6

Beautiful rose with a strawberry citrus nose and a crisp, bright taste. Dry but with a tinge of a light strawberry jammyness. — 6 years ago

Kara Boyle

9.6

Smooth and easy, not oaky paired with Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadillas — 8 years ago

J&K Muniz

9.1

Light and acidic. Clean, crisp, dry mouth feel. Would buy again at only around $10. — 8 years ago

Diana Sabo

9.5

Enjoyed 2024 vintage on April 23, 2026 — 5 months ago

Nikunj Poddar

8.9

Very drinkable — 9 months ago

Peter Coulthard

8.9

NW. Decent but not spectacular — 4 years ago

Ann Kunes

9.2

2018, very good with roast beef! Smooth, good taste, good sipping. Would like to try with cheese and see if it holds up
Would need a sharp cheddar. Repeat depending on price — 5 years ago

Emily Branton

9.4

Full of flavour and very smooth. Had at the airport in Richmond and was pleasantly surprised! — 7 years ago

Luz Magpoc

9.0

12 April 2018, Harry’s Bar, Washington DC — 8 years ago

Jon Brite

9.1

I’d drink this stuff any day — 9 years ago