Mike Saviage
Into the neck fill. Tawny and transparent in the glass. Looks younger than it is. Great nose. Notes of sweet blackberry, cedar box, fig, molasses, cranberry and currant. Very complex. In the mouth it’s still got a bunch of fruit with balanced acidity and structure. Lasting finish. At 40 years old this still seems youthful. Wow. Blew away our expectations.
Into the neck fill. Tawny and transparent in the glass. Looks younger than it is. Great nose. Notes of sweet blackberry, cedar box, fig, molasses, cranberry and currant. Very complex. In the mouth it’s still got a bunch of fruit with balanced acidity and structure. Lasting finish. At 40 years old this still seems youthful. Wow. Blew away our expectations.
9.5Ted Kizor
Wow. It's been a while since I've had a wine that was so soft and together at the same time. Good acid, nice little anisette leathery redfruit thing going. Awesome from a 1.5L
Wow. It's been a while since I've had a wine that was so soft and together at the same time. Good acid, nice little anisette leathery redfruit thing going. Awesome from a 1.5L
9.8Michael Young
Area Manager/Italian Specialist Fine Wine Portfolio, Palm Bay International, Certified Sommelier Court of Master Sommelier, Certified Sommelier Associazione Sommelier Italiano
1978 Vintage. Awesome. How good California was. 13% alcohol. Global warming my ass.
1978 Vintage. Awesome. How good California was. 13% alcohol. Global warming my ass.
9.5Adam Jesberger
Drinking very well at 35 years of age! Very clean black fruit with balsamic and stinky earth. Love it!
Drinking very well at 35 years of age! Very clean black fruit with balsamic and stinky earth. Love it!
9.4Donald Patz
Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall
Magnum. Not so bad
Magnum. Not so bad
9.4Eric Taylor
Stunning!!!
Stunning!!!
10David Beckwith
Partner/Wine Advisor Grand Cru Wine Consulting
Super yummy magnum.
Super yummy magnum.
9.1Chris Broomell
Owner/Winemaker Vesper Vineyards
WTF mate!
WTF mate!
Dan Wenner
Incredibly smooth with a porty note. Very thin consistency.
Incredibly smooth with a porty note. Very thin consistency.
10Ira Schwartz
Nice nose of leather and herbs. This is all about fruit that has fought the good fight. The wine's acid and fading tannins are carrying the wine.
Nice nose of leather and herbs. This is all about fruit that has fought the good fight. The wine's acid and fading tannins are carrying the wine.
8.9WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.