Severn Goodwin
Dinner with friends, notes TBD.
Dinner with friends, notes TBD.
9.2Greg Koslosky
From a beat up bottle this was a classic Leoville. The 88s have amazing aromatics but some can be tannic . This opened up nicely after decanting and was a lovely vineyard driven Bordeaux .
From a beat up bottle this was a classic Leoville. The 88s have amazing aromatics but some can be tannic . This opened up nicely after decanting and was a lovely vineyard driven Bordeaux .
9.4Bill Bender
Overpowered in the flight and just killed by the 85 and 89. The fruit is waning and the finished is clipped and sharp.
Overpowered in the flight and just killed by the 85 and 89. The fruit is waning and the finished is clipped and sharp.
8.9Lewis Chester
1988 vintage. Medium ruby hue. Pencil shaving, dried violet petals, pot pouri, very expressive and complex. Wonderful. On the palate, very balanced and pure. Medium body and tannins - very integrated and fine. Good concentration and long finish. Hints of liquorice. Slight drying on finish. But basically at its peak. Excellent, even outstanding. With 2 hours in decanter, the wine is improving! The finish is improving too!
1988 vintage. Medium ruby hue. Pencil shaving, dried violet petals, pot pouri, very expressive and complex. Wonderful. On the palate, very balanced and pure. Medium body and tannins - very integrated and fine. Good concentration and long finish. Hints of liquorice. Slight drying on finish. But basically at its peak. Excellent, even outstanding. With 2 hours in decanter, the wine is improving! The finish is improving too!
9.4Garrett Smith
Sommelier Restaurant DANIEL
In great shape, with verve, soft edges and bright mineral and red fruit. Fun tough to sushi. Still a baby!
In great shape, with verve, soft edges and bright mineral and red fruit. Fun tough to sushi. Still a baby!
8.6DLynn
Penfolds Ambassador
Brett bomb, and I love Brett.
Brett bomb, and I love Brett.
8.9Donald Patz
Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall
It's good but it's not great and the 1988 should but profound.
It's good but it's not great and the 1988 should but profound.
8.9Jay Christianson
Winemaker Canyon Wind and Anemoi
Starting to get a little tired. Very tasty, but may be time to drink up.
Starting to get a little tired. Very tasty, but may be time to drink up.
8.9Jay Christianson
Winemaker Canyon Wind and Anemoi
Hard to complain! Holding up very well!
Hard to complain! Holding up very well!
9.5Location
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