Jay Kline

9.5

Popped and poured; enjoyed after dinner. The 2003 pours a beautiful amber color with and transparent core; medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of honey, dried apricots, marmalade, marzipan, and candied nuts. On the palate, the wine is sweet with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose along with some tropical fruits: passion fruit and pineapple. The finish is long and decadent. Unctuous and a lovely way to capstone a meal. Drink now through 2053+ — 3 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

From the Downs Club First Growth Lunch last Saturday. Very brief notes. Mid crimson in colour - some bricking at the rim. A meaty note - a lovely red fruited perfume - unmistakably first growth. Just medium weight - a lesser vintage. — 4 days ago

Damian

9.2

Color showing some age already. Nose of ripe plum. Medium acidity with resolved tannins and medium plus finish. Still some fruit at the first sip, which gives way to some wood, coffee and dark chocolate flavors. — 6 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

The final wine at the First Growth Bordeaux Lunch at the Downs Club last Saturday…. and what a great way to finish a wonderful lineup. I recall Apricot and Pear on a palate of profound intensity which delivers on the powerful nose. An obviously sweet palate with enough racy acid to keep things interesting and fresh. Will last until the late 2030s at least. Terrific! — 4 days ago

Conrad Green

9.6

Gorgeous and deep. Blood and herbs ( rosemary and thyme), black pepper and iron. Intense and salty and delicious. Great. Stuff — 7 days ago

with David

Conrad Green

9.3

Lovely and supple and fresh. Good depth. Citrus fruit with bright light sweet fruit. — 2 days ago

with Rick

Ron Siegel

9.4

This had the classic la mission character showing red & black fruits, plum, cedar, leather, spice with cigar box & tobacco leaf — 11 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.7

Blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc with 5% Semillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris, aged 50% new oak. Medium lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits, citrus and blossom with spicy notes. On the palate flavors of peach, pear and pineapple with slight citrus and honeysuckle adding pepper spice. Long finish, balanced acidity, ending with a fruit, oak and chalky mineral spice character. Very good! Will age well! — 7 days ago

Conrad Green

9.4

Really expressive and dynamic. great light and bright fruit. Lemon, honey and electric acidity — 2 days ago

with Rick

Conrad Green

9.4

Gorgeous soft wood and vanilla. Intense and pure and lifted. Great. — 2 days ago

with Rick