Jim Monteleone

9.4

Very tight upon opening even after 5 years. A quick decant really opened things up. Gorgeous black fruit with leather and dried meats as secondary components. Only regret is that I didn't decant it an hour or two earlier. — 9 years ago

Jim Monteleone

9.0

Ten years old from a hot vintage and drinking pretty well, but I would not hold it any longer. Probably would have been even better 5 years ago. — 9 years ago

Jim Monteleone

9.2

2012 - Great nose of black fruit and spice. Long finish even on the second day. — 9 years ago

Jim Monteleone

9.1

Great fruit forward nose. Finish has a bit of molasses to it. Bright red fruit. Excellent. — 9 years ago

Jim Monteleone

9.3

Huge fruit with smooth tannins. Drinking great right now. — 9 years ago

Jim Monteleone

9.3

Amazingly fresh even after 10 years. A bit more minerality than when it was young but still excellent. — 9 years ago

Jim Monteleone

9.7

13 yrs old and showing no signs of slowing down. Definitely more golden hued than when it was 3-4 years old. Rich almost honeyed flavor. One of my favorite dessert wines. — 10 years ago

Jim Monteleone

9.1

Great nose - black cherry and leather. Interesting tobacco flavor on the finish. I would not wait much longer to drink this — 9 years ago

Jim Monteleone

9.1

Super tight on day 1 even after decanting but came around quite nicely after an hour or so. Most of the tannins have been totally shed by day 2. Leaving a great balance of fruit and earth. — 9 years ago

Jim Monteleone

9.0

Perfect pairing for pizza. Strong fruit-forward nose cuts through the spicy pepperoni beautifully. — 9 years ago