Jay Kline

8.9

Splash decanted prior to service and presented to me double-blind. The wine pours a deep garnet color with an opaque core, moving towards a light orange garnet rim; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and some signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous, with notes of ripe and slightly dried red and black fruits: plum, blackberry, raspberry, dried flowers, leather, cocoa, earth and some 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.

Initial conclusions: this could be a Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend or a Merlot-based blend from the United States or France. Due to the appearance and secondary characteristics, I think this has 15+ years of age. And, because this was leaning heavily towards its fruit, rather than its structure, I’m calling this being from the United States. Final conclusion, this is a Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend from Napa, valley floor, from a warm vintage like 2009. Dammit, I should have clued into the softer tannins from Alexander Valley. Scoring significant points though. Drink now through 2029. — 3 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Pale lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, vanilla and nutty scents. On the palate complex flavors of apple, peach, melon and lemon citrus, well balanced with acidity on a nice mouthfeel. Long finish ending with oak, vanilla, fruit, mineral and citrus notes, will continue to age. A nice Chardonnay. — 5 months ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.6

An all time favourite bottle and vintage. Reminds me immediately of my wife and the Pfalz. This is so developed with flint, smoke and tropical fruits...beautiful riesling that was absolutely singing! — 8 months ago

Mark S.

9.0

Lemon yellow. Citrus pear peach. Creamy+ by MLF. Fruitiness M Sweetness M Acidity M+ Bitterness M Body M+ Finish M %
Fresh Dry Rich. Jordan Russian RiverValley Chardonnay @3500, Laz, 260121 — 14 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Brock thompson jordan john s kevin b — 4 months ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.3

Light gold yellow robe, citrusy and fresh nose, very dense and long in the mouth, one would never say this this over 20 years old and even less so thats a 2003. Great wine and still has time ahead. — 5 months ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Larry Mik

9.1

Soft, Low Tannin, pairs well with filet, dark fruits — 24 days ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.1

28-year-old basic selection of Basserman’s dry Riesling. With impressive vitality, it still offers an expressive spectrum of fruit and Mittel Haardt Pfalz terroir. A regional wine that displays premier cru quality. — 3 months ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.4

A delicate riesling with lots of minerality. Peachy aftertaste — 6 months ago

Aravind A

9.0

Unscrew and pour. My kind of wine. Intense nose of melon, lime, candied kumquat and a cotton candy affect. On the palate: stunning acidity, grapefruit, pith, soft oiliness, and loveky density. A hint of white pepper spice, on the juicy and mineral finish. This is an absolute stunner for the price. — 3 years ago