Doug Powers

9.2

Still quite primary darkfruit aromas and flavors, moderately harsh tannins as well, for me, typical of the early to mid-1980s Montelena Cabernets that had some harsh, tannic edges, should live for 10+ years easily, but I doubt it will ever be charming, solid Napa Cabernets that had, and should pair nicely with some New Zealand farm-raised medallions of venison I’m about to grill. — a day ago

with Jim

Andrea Watt

9.3

Violet, leather, smoke, earthy blackberry and plum. — a month ago

Ira Schwartz

9.2

One can not help but to get excited when you see an iconic producer and an almost 50 year old bottle. The nose is Bordeaux like with elements of old wooden furniture, , leather, and an autumn day in the woods. On the palate those elements meet up with plums and dark berries . A wine held together by structure. Would have loved to have tried 10-15 years ago. — 3 months ago

Andrea Watt

9.2

Cedar, earthy forest floor, and mushroom and fig. — a month ago

Andrea Watt

9.3

Crisp green apple, lemon, flint, and jasmine. Light and fresh with crisp fresh acidity. — a month ago

Andrea Watt

9.3

Drank this from a magnum at a paired dinner. Smooth and rich with lemon, pear, and a touch of brioche and jasmine. Round and warm. — 2 months ago

Andrea Watt

9.1

Bigger deeper notes for a Zin with coffee, blackberry, and leather. Some stronger tannins but not a total alcohol bomb at 14.3% — a month ago

Andrea Watt

8.9

Lime and lychee, with off dry crispness and a touch of apricot. — a month ago

Andrea Watt

9.1

Coffee, violet, and leather with cherry and prune. Rich and deep. — 2 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

8.9

Flight 1 , wine 1 . Quite dense and intense sweet fruit on the nose . Touches of spice , currants , plum and liquorice . This is a little advanced and probably could just be this bottle . Currant and plum notes on the palate , good roundness and rounded sweet tannin . Balanced acidity . This is perhaps not the most representative bottle , but has to be Napa. Actually oxidised quite quickly in the glass, but was enjoyable whilst it lasted . Sure there are better bottles out there . Had this as the Inglenook . — 4 months ago