David Hale Smith

9.9

Lucky to sit with a friend who bright two bottles of this beauty to share at Bordeaux Fest Near perfection from a magnificent special bottle. The year the wall came down with label art that looks to the future. Believe the hype. — 24 days ago

Robert Torretti

9.4

A lovely bottle of classic Lafite Rothschild. Ordered with old friends and new at Waldhaus Sils on the fourth anniversary of my father’s death. He was biased to Cabernet Sauvignon / Left Bank Blends, and appreciated his Lafite, even if he stopped buying them as prices got out of hand. 1995 was chosen in honor of the year that I met my friend Julian, with whom I have worked at two companies across 20+ years and now count as a dear friend and peer in our industry. The bottle was in great shape, likely bought en primeur and stored in the Alpine retreat’s cellars (tour tomorrow!). Oscar, the manager and sommelier has been at the Waldhaus for 32 years, so it was purchased in his early days. The tannins were very well integrated, with some dark fruits, delicious tobacco and cedar, and a long finish. — 3 years ago

Fredric Bergström

9.1

Slow ox for a few hours to come alive and wow, so alive and beautiful, my sommelier friend who got it blind guessed rhone 00s grenache from better producer, these old riojas are so often a steal 🔥🎺 — 4 years ago

Victor Hsu

9.5

Graceful as a ballet dancer—heady notes of yeasty and nutty roundness (think morning fresh baked bagel with almond and hazelnut) punctuated by the staccato of gently sour citrus (lemon, lime, citron, yuzu), balanced by minerals and delightful fizz. Drinks much younger than it is, so if you are lucky enough to have more of this ambrosia there’s no rush to empty out your cellar (20 is the new 10, as the Boomers would say). Enjoyed this gem at Hayato Restaurant in LA (best Kaiseki I’ve ever experienced) with my daughter Rachel and her friend Lindsay right after they finished taking the California Bar Exam. Best of luck, girls! — 7 months ago

Deborah M

9.5

Late post from last night. A friend brought for my birthday dinner celebration at a local BYOB (Urbano Cafe- I wish Dallas had more). Stunningly beautiful! Fresh, rich, and everything good! — 4 years ago

Sue Mohle

10

20 years old and absolutely perfect. Complex knows of every red and black fruit, some red clay and an earthy, mushroomy umami. Shared with the friend I bought it from. Well worth the wait — 4 years ago

Chris Anton

9.3

Hello old friend! Cheers to the weekend. — a year ago

Kristin the Wine Girl

9.4

Delicious wine from a generous friend, Dr Joe. Juicy red fruit holding up very well with years to come! Herbaceous notes underlie foresty flavors underly cassis and developed red berries. — 3 years ago

David Walser

9.0

Visited their tasting room in Texas last August and enjoyed their wines. Signed up for their wine club. First shipment wasn’t as impressive as what we had at the tasting room. Second shipment arrived and trying this wine and this is nice. Interesting blend: Tempranillo, Merlot, Carignan, Petit Verdot & Cabernet Sauvignon. — 4 years ago

Sharon B

9.4

A very delicious, smooth, fruity wine. Paired great with steak and a good friend! Though a little pricey for me I would buy this again. — 5 years ago

with Julie