This looks immaculate and has a really high fill. On the front there’s loads of iron, a salinity, a liverish quality, a pure dark plum and black cherry. This is very lovely still and quite primary. Delicious.
This looks immaculate and has a really high fill. On the front there’s loads of iron, a salinity, a liverish quality, a pure dark plum and black cherry. This is very lovely still and quite primary. Delicious.
May 8th, 2021
These old 70's are the gems of CA wines! May they live forever!
These old 70's are the gems of CA wines! May they live forever!
Dec 24th, 2016
Happy birthday to me! Still in great shape - the wine that is! Great nose, only a hint of oxidation, solid acid, and still some nice jammy fruit.
Happy birthday to me! Still in great shape - the wine that is! Great nose, only a hint of oxidation, solid acid, and still some nice jammy fruit.
Aug 20th, 2015
Showing incredibly well.
Dec 11th, 2014
Tannic, dark fruit, smoky, berry bomb
Tannic, dark fruit, smoky, berry bomb
Apr 20th, 2024
If I'd had the foresight (and the $$$) in 1978 I would have bought a whole case of this wonderful stuff. Still going strong, good cork, no sign of drying out. Paul Draper, you are a genius !
If I'd had the foresight (and the $$$) in 1978 I would have bought a whole case of this wonderful stuff. Still going strong, good cork, no sign of drying out. Paul Draper, you are a genius !
Apr 26th, 2017
This did not suck!
Apr 9th, 2016 1975 vintage, 11.9% abv. This wine never ceases to amaze, with apparently unlimited aging potential. Deep color, smooth and unctuous without the least sign of drying out. Proof that high alcohol is not the way to greatness! PS, the label says "to approach maturity it should be given at least five years of bottle age."
1975 vintage, 11.9% abv. This wine never ceases to amaze, with apparently unlimited aging potential. Deep color, smooth and unctuous without the least sign of drying out. Proof that high alcohol is not the way to greatness! PS, the label says "to approach maturity it should be given at least five years of bottle age."
Dec 26th, 2014
Monte Bello Vertical
Corked!
Monte Bello Vertical
Corked!
Aug 23rd, 2015
Alvaro had this 6 years ago
Alvaro had this 6 years ago
Jun 4th, 2018
California, USA
