Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

9.3

Legendary reputation so I had to try it. A symphony of stewed red and dark fruit. That said, the nose and other aspects didn’t grab me. Very good but would not repeat. — 3 months ago

Paul and Jonathan liked this

Clos du Val Wine Co.

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1975

Neil Valenzuela

9.4

A nice comparison of French St. Julien and French winemaker, in the US with a Napa Cab.
The 1972 vintage was one of the legendary five Cabs selected for the 1976 Paris Tasting.

This 1975, had a deep garnet color with a brick rim. Loads of blackberry on the nose, casis and earthy notes. Fruit forward, black fruit and plum dominate, nice tannins. This wine definitely evolved through the evening.

Previous Notes Apply to the 75 St Julien:
Deep ruby color. Aromas of red fruit, leather and earthy notes. Amazing flavors, blackberry, black currant, tobacco and baking spices.

🏅92 Points - Decanter — 7 months ago

with Quentin

Lisanne, Scott@Mister and 14 others liked this

DC Radisson

You do drink wine out of this world! Great selection. I wish I had the budget.

Neil Valenzuela

@DC Radisson - have good friends 😉

Pinotman /// Andreas

Sometimes one just needs to be lucky one day and 85 year old guy showed up a the wine tasting in the store with a 1971 Mayacamas Vineyards Cab. An experience i never forget. Because of the wine and the store owner declaring me as underinformed when suggested it was in the tasting. The wine was good but fell apart within 15min.

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

Ron Siegel

9.6

Legendary vintage for PIchon — 5 years ago

Josh, Shay and 13 others liked this

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

Lee Pitofsky

9.7

One of the legendary vintages for the Château, 1986 is drinking beautifully with a captivating and ultra complex bouquet and a seductive, detailed palate with killer concentration, Paulliac power and melting tannins. Stunning wine and fully on brand for dinner at The Eighty Six! — 3 months ago

Tom, Jan and 6 others liked this

Bob McDonald

@Lee Pitofsky Had a bottle 37 weeks ago and it very much lived up to expectations. Hoping to have my last bottle in 2036 when it will be a 50 year old wine. It won’t have any problems going the distance. Thanks for sharing.

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 1985

Ron Siegel

9.7

Youthful & fresh from this legendary wine — 3 years ago

Juan, Daniel P. and 9 others liked this

Domaine Armand Rousseau

Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1988

Ron Siegel

9.6

Still youthful but what a great showing just behind the legendary 91 — 3 years ago

Shay, Aravind and 11 others liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 1997

Ericsson

9.3

The pinnacle of Syrah.

It opens with smoked meat, dried black olive, leather, and stone.

The palate is graceful and savory, where fading dark fruit, iron, and earth glide on silken, fully melted tannins.

Legendary Hermitage! — 4 months ago