Steve Messinger 
Pax Mahle Wines
Lauterbach Hill Russian River Valley Syrah 2006
Starting to show wonderful complexity — 9 years ago
Dominique Laurent
Les Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir
2002 vtg. Very good depth w saline finish — 9 years ago
Château Lynch-Bages
Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1989
1989 vintage rich cassis aromas, very complex, just a hint of brett adds complexity wonderful finish — 9 years ago
Dominique Laurent
Les Vaucrains Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir
2002 vtg. Wonderful bright cherry aromas rich cherry flavors long finish — 9 years ago
Domaine Antoine Jobard
En La Barre Meursault Chardonnay 2011
2011 vtg great minerality well balanced w Long finish — 9 years ago
Spottswoode
Family Estate Grown St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
2002 vtg,
Dense black cherry aromas and flavors. Still lots of tannin. Hint of Brett? Not as elegant as past vintages — 9 years ago
Domaine Robert Chevillon
Les Bousselots Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 1999
Wonderful complex aromas drinking at its peak — 9 years ago
Williams Selyem
Flax Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009
2009vtg black cherry cola aromas. Some dry cranberry flavors w long finish
Drinking very well — 9 years ago
Château de Beaucastel
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend
1998 vtg amazing depth and complexity delicious — 9 years ago
Steve Messinger
2007 tasting at its peak.
Aromas of mushroom and forest floor. Silky complex flavors w long finish — 8 years ago