David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

The one thing I get from this wine w/ this age is cognac notes and the 07 is just starting cognac notes on the long set. Still, rounded, medium plus, velvety tannins.

The fruits are ripe, juicy, lush; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum skin, darkest cherries, & red cherries on the long set, strawberry hues. Chocolate/ cake/pudding/mousse, dark berry cola, mocha, dark chocolate, caramel, dark spice, nutmeg, clove, vanilla, anise core to black licorice, dark spice w/ palate heat, dry, crush rock, limestone powder, dry top soil, dry twig, liquid, dry herbaceous notes, fresh to withering; dark, red, slightly blue flowers framed in a field of violets & lavender, round, summer rainfall with a softly tensioned state, tall structure, well balanced, finely but deeply knitted & evenly polish finish that is nearly endless.

Photos of; sunset on a BV vineyard, their tasting from many vantage points & old Victorian House. — 3 hours ago

Carmen

9.1

Super interesting, chilled red! Berry fruits, green pepper, cherry, earthy, baking spices. — a month ago

David Burke

8.9

Light yet full — a month ago

Severn Goodwin

9.6

1970 | Cabernet Sauvignon
Beaulieu Vineyard; Georges de Latour Private Reserve
Napa Valley; California, USA
(95-97; Drink 2025-40+)
3h decant

Nose has ripe cherry, cedar++, charcoal, grilled black cherry, faint olive and over-ripe blackberry.
Palate has dried cherry/blackberry, tobacco, strawberry, vanilla, dried mint, leather with medium+ tannins and plenty of acidity to hold for decades.

Epic, even besting the 1968 & 1995 for my palate!

Happy Father's Day 2024 to all. — 18 days ago

Ron Kyle

9.0

Delicious and a great value on the dollar. — 21 days ago

Jessica Knickerbocker

8.9

Decent enough to enjoy for the evening. Nice dark red. — a month ago

Miles Perry

9.5

An amazing wine. Rich with lots of depth of dark berry flavors. — 19 days ago

Ross Hensley

9.6

For a 19 year old Cab from Rutherford Valley it is stunning. Still nice fruit with vanilla and tobacco overtones. Nice acidity and long finish. Goes well with our Pork Tenderloin. — 25 days ago

with Melba

Rich Bluth

9.2

wonderful wine. thx. Steve!!! — a month ago

Stephanie Abma L'Her

9.1

Velvety, blackberry notes — 2 months ago