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

Daniel Hsu

9.2

So delicious, lots of complexity and slightly spicy. One of our favorite high elevation Pinots now — 2 months ago

with Rachel

David White

9.3

Plenty of personality on the nose, inviting and welcoming. Clean and fresh in the mouth and has very good balance and is pleasurable. Integrated and silky tannins give depth and lingering finish. Liked it a lot. — 2 months ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.2

Nutty, sweet, floral and bright. Bruised apple, pear, and spice. Very complex and juicy, with a pleasantly astringent finish. — 2 months ago

Marius Milner

9.5

Medium bodied but full enough to hold up to the medium spice from chef Fernando Olea's Sazon in Santa Fe. Duck breast with Mole Verde paired well. — 2 months ago

Suneal Vishnupad

9.5

Excellent though a bit sweet given we had started with two blends. Really big and powerful. Typical from Shaffer — 2 months ago

with Kayla

Ericsson

9.3

Classic 1er Cru Chablis. Tastes spectacular. Freshness. Brightness. Vibrant. Vanishing softness turns into a long acidic finish. — 2 months ago

DD

9.4

Anniversary @Mic Ban — 2 months ago

with Mic

Boris Mathiszik

9.1

Always reliable vintage after vintage. Bright and a bit constrained. No fruit bomb. — 2 months ago