Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2025 vintage. First 2025! Tasted with the winemaker Matt and apparently the first person-outside of the winery-to taste it. Medium body. Spicy little finish. Just bottled and could use a power nap. Still…plenty delicious. Minuscule amount made. 3.23.26. — 2 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2015 vintage. Tasted the 2023 version two days ago (9.4). Massive fruit and acidity and built for the long haul. So too, was this effort. Decanted and tasted after an hour at approx 62 degrees. Medium-heavy body. Golden ripeness harnessed by governing acidity. Hovers in this state for another 4-5 years before descending to a different stratum. 3.20.26 — 5 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2022 vintage. Medium-heavy body. Spicy little number on the finish. 3.20.26. — 5 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2023 vintage. Rich and opulent. Medium-heavy body. The wine equivalent of a cup of hot cocoa. 3.20.26. — 5 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2006 vintage. Generally, not a fan but this was showing nicely. 3.21.26. — 4 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2018 vintage. Last tasted 11.6.24 (9.4). The overt brightness dimmed somewhat and focus now on the weightier, oaky aspects. In a state of transition. 3.21.26. — 4 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

1990 vintage. Low neck fill. Opened with a Durand but not decanted. Cork 45% saturated but in good shape. Both darker color and slightly less sediment than expected. Secondary and tertiary nose but (still!!??) some primary and ripe cherry and plum flavors in the front and mid-palates. Consistent palate push without any potholes, gaps or regrets. Phenomenal tobacco and fudge notes in the caboose. Based on this baddy, can hold steady for another 5-6 years before a scoring recalibration. Not the biggest Pomerol fan but this didn’t suck. 3.20.26 — 5 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2014 vintage. From a 375ml effort. Tasted after being open for 1.5 hours and in the 48-50 degree range. Heavy bod. Plenty of candied orange fruit and unfiltered honey/mead. Just starting to get “interesting.” Needs another decade to add the ole pizzazz. 3.21.26. — 4 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.6

1988 vintage. Medium body. Lighter Sauternes color. Plenty of golden/ripe notes along with exquisite caramel influence but it was the acidity that stole the show. Didn’t even have to cross the fingers, hold my breath or “pretend” it was still alive. Fully mature and raring to go. Not improving but not declining either. So much life ahead. I think “Woof!” accurately sums it all up. 3.20.26. — 5 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2023 vintage. Medium body. Super fresh, crispy and clean. 3.20.26. — 5 days ago