Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1978

9.5

After missing a ‘70s and ‘80s Heitz vertical many years ago, I vowed to seek out a bottle as all the comments from the tasting were astoundingly positive. My last bottle of Heitz Martha’s was the ‘01 (which was great) a few years ago, but at 46yrs, this was quite the experience.

The ‘78 has a bit of a legendary status, so expectations were high. Upon opening, the cork was in good shape (sigh of relief) and the color was unbelievably dark ruby with some bricking (another sigh of relief). The singular signature menthol/eucalyptus began to fill the glass, alongside aromatics of red berry fruits, espresso, some sort of sweet brown sugar/caramel note, and a savory-graphite type note too. Beautifully elegant on the palate with more red fruit, herbs (bay leaf?), and even some pipe tobacco (subdued, not in your face), but it sports the classical old Napa cab profile that is pure. Spectacular wine, and I could simply smell the wine all day…the aromatics were so powerful the entire time.

Open in bottle for three hours and powered through the entire time. Wish I had another so I could have the same experience! — 3 months ago

Severn, Vanessa and 31 others liked this

Pinotman /// Andreas

These are awesome totally forgot which back vintages i had.

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Yeah, some of those old-school, back vintages of Martha's Vyd don't exactly suck. Jelly.

Château Carbonnieux

Pessac-Léognan White Bordeaux Blend 2016

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Opened another recently, legendary wine, said that in the 18th century was introduced to Sultan of Constantinople's palace b/c of its clarity and called "mineral water from Carbonnieux", defying Islamic law. Pale lemon with pronounce aromas of tropical and stone fruits with herb notes. On the palate flavors of melon, mango, apple, green herbs and a crisp mineral edge. Medium+ length, balanced acidity, ending with a fruit, citrus mineral character. Nice, aging well. — 4 years ago

Paul, Alex and 3 others liked this

Bedrock Wine Co.

Evangelho Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel Blend 2019

Adriana Fabbro

9.3

Cuvée Karatas, not botrytized. A legendary wine from legendary vines: 140 year old Semillon vines from the majestic Monte Rosso vineyard. Sauv blanc on the nose, Semillon body. Still just a little baby wine with lots of promise. Right now this wine is all about texture and tension. Virtual bedrock tasting with Chris C. — 4 years ago

Paul, Matt and 5 others liked this

Eric

Rock solid note.

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1983

Michael Aronovici

9.3

A legendary bottle that lived up to its hype. It drank beautifully and I believe can be enjoyed for many years to come. — 9 months ago

with Bruce

LM, Bruce and 16 others liked this

Krug

Clos du Mesnil Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 1979

Ron Siegel

9.6

Legendary btl! 1st vintage for Clos du Mesnil — 2 years ago

Jan, Juan and 7 others liked this

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1991

Ron Siegel

9.5

One of the legendary vintages for Dominus when blind tasted most guessed a Bordeaux 1st growth. This is drinking in its prime at 30 yrs that should drink well for many years, This had an ethereal nose, silky texture with good length & balance showing notes of red, black fruits, cedar, leather, lead pencil, sweet, savory spices, licorice, tobacco & floral tones — 3 years ago

Jeroen, Josh and 16 others liked this

Ira Schwartz

@Ron Siegel 🎯

Ron Siegel

Has always been the greatest Bordeaux wine produced in California & one of my favorites. Purchased 8- 6pks on release sadly only 1 case left.

Ira Schwartz

@Ron Siegel Well done ! Tasted this blind in the early years of my wine education, disliked it immensely. Fast forward maybe a decade and tasted blind again, “Wow this is one of the best red wines I have ever tasted”. Friends to this day ridicule me.