Christian Fischer

9.6

To close the evening we have an Yquem. Always a treat, never disappoints. The 2013 is still young with decades upon decades to go. The honey, the fruit, the endless flavor that lingers in your mouth forever - what a great wine. — 15 days ago

Louis Martin

9.5

Measured aroma, silky smooth texture, blackberry and cedar notes, grew more complex as the night wore on, probably still on the young side but still a special treat to have with a short rib and polenta dish. — 8 months ago

Rakan A

9.5

What a treat — 2 years ago

Ed Chin

9.4

Ok this is what I’m talking about. The famous Martha’s eucalyptus is just showing itself. This bottling still has so much life ahead with really fine texture and tannins. A treat. — 3 years ago

Skip Smyser

9.7

Haven’t had this top of class of 2000 in awhile. It so outperforms most of that vintage. Tannins are perfect. Lush red fruit that lingers forever. Spent a little time tending the vineyard and decided to treat myself. WOW!!! Only two bottles left. Boo🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The Joseph Party and the 1983 Insignia from 3L.

The nose show lean, stewed fruits. While it is always a treat to drink their older vintages, this one probably better served 5 years early. Still enjoyable. Blackberries, dry, dark cherries, rhubarb, bright cherries, ripe strawberries, old leather & tobacco, limestone minerals, cedar to saddle-wood, steeped tea, touch mint & dry herbs, crushed dry rocks, underbrush, forest floor with withering, dry red floral bouquet.

The body is lean and very well resolved tannin structure. The tension, structure, length has lost some their step. Blackberries, dry, dark cherries, rhubarb, bright cherries, ripe strawberries, old leather & tobacco, limestone minerals, cedar to saddle-wood, steeped tea, touch mint & dry herbs, crushed dry rocks, barnyard, pine twigs, underbrush, forest floor with withering, dry red floral bouquet. the acidy is nice. The finish while fun, interesting has lost some of its flare but, again, still enjoyable. — 7 years ago

Jay Kline

9.7

It’s always a special treat to drink any bottle of DRC and this bottle of Grand Echezeaux felt extra special. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hour. The 2005 pours a hazy ruby color with a translucent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with ripe notes of black cherry, blackberry, strawberry, red flowers, cumin, sous bois, licorice, dried green herbs, and gentle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. In true DRC style, the balance is impeccable and this is showing well; early in its prime. Drink now with through 2055. Bottle No. 2210/11809 — 4 months ago

Jason Gelman

9.7

2000 Cheval Blanc. Soaring palate sensation but also very delicate and fine texture. Still very fresh, great drinking window. A real treat. — 8 months ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.2

Tasting Silver Oak at the winery in Alexander Valley. What a treat. The 19 is elegant and nicely balanced. Subtle tannins. — 3 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.5

Wow. Brewed coffee. Plums and luxardo cherry. Old but a rare treat. So alive. Almost 45 years young. — 5 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

This was really drinking well with notes of black currant, plummy fruit with leather, earth, graphite, mocha, black olive, mineral & sweet tobacco. Always a treat to taste a Haut Brion even though this is considered an off vintage. Med bodied that seems close to maturity & should keep another 10- 15 yrs. — 6 years ago

Stuart Dershaw

9.5

Birthday treat - cassis like but drier classic palate with a terroir that encourages Parker’s opinion of greatness. — 8 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.5

Still life ahead, but absolutely in a beautiful place right now. Black Currants and cloves coat the palate with some herbal notes hitting the nose. Brilliant stuff, a real treat. — 8 years ago

Robert Swart

9.1

An unexpected treat! A little past its ideal drinking window but interesting pencil shaving notes. — 6 months ago

Ericsson

9.4

Always a treat. Especially at thirty thousand feet. — 8 months ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland

9.3

What a treat opening this 27 year old Napa Valley Spottswoode Cabernet! A deep purple garnet color with some bricking. Nose - dark fruit and wet forest floor initially standout followed by subtle notes of blueberry dark chocolate, fennel and a touch of tobacco & spearmint. Taste - cherry and dark plum stand out giving it a luscious smooth feel. Well integrated with secondary notes of dark soil, crushed rock, espresso, cedar and a medium finish — 2 years ago

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Chance Miller

9.3

Nice after work treat 🙂🥂 — 6 years ago

John Malcolm

9.5

Elegant, earthy, and fabulous. A real treat! — 6 years ago

Arden Barnett

9.3

Magnum. Even after decanting around 6 hours the nose was still muted. Structure still there. What a fun treat. — 7 years ago

Martin Mazner

9.8

New Year’s Eve treat with a perfectly cooked medium rare prime rib. One of the greatest wines I’ve ever enjoyed. Ranks up there with the 1966 laffite. Thanks Kirk Fry. — 8 years ago