David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.6

It’s a night of consecutive first year decades, 90 & 80. Enjoyed in reverse order.

I had an 80 from Andy Beckstoffer’s cellar at Pebble Beach Food & Wine in April 24 with Andy & Tor Kenward. This library bottle I bought recently at K&L is better than what I had a Pebble. Just look at the cork!

Glorious mouth entry. Juicy, perfect, ripe fruit that shows age but it is not missing a step. Blackberries, black raspberries, dark, juicy, poached strawberries, baked rhubarb mid, dark cherries, candied raspberries to raspberry pudding. Just a touch of v/a, chocolate pudding/fudge, mocha, caramel, light, soft, sun tea, softened baking spices- cinnamon, clove, nutmeg & vanillin, some fresh & dry herbs, dark, rich soils with dry leaves, evolved, dark spices w/ some palate heat, dry top soil, limestone powder, hint of mint, with & fresh florals that are; dark, red, blue & liquid violets and lavender sprinkled in, perfect acidity and perfectly balanced, softly tensioned, knitted and a refined finish that lasts two-minutes.

This bottle is in a perfect spot & as good as it gets. Perfectly stored. It has another 5 years. Liquid, velvety tannins. One of the more perfect bottles I’ve had in 5-10 years.

Photos of, my tasting at Pebble Beach Food & Wine. The retail wine shop at Spanish Bay, Andy Beckstoffer & Tor Kenward. — 4 days ago

Andrea

9.0

Full of berry and velvet! Deep! — 2 months ago

Amanda Ellinger

9.4

Found at Publix — 4 months ago

Sylvie schryburt

9.0

Très bon vin, un bel équilibre, se boit très bien, pas de lourdeur mais une bonne présence en fruits rouges, framboises, cerises, prunes. 1.8g sucre. Excellent pour les grillades ou sauce tomaté style bourguignon. Très versatile et excellent prix - SAQ Cellier $15.70 — 7 days ago

Camilo Jaramillo

8.9

250714 - finca papá.
Pilotaje muy balanceado y. Suave. — a month ago

Peter Coulthard

9.3

Aberdeen Altens Hotel. Cherry, slight peppery spice, smooth drinking and definite cherry and slightly tart notes on the finish. Easy drinking enjoyable PN. — 2 months ago

WC Fields

9.3

Have tasted so many vintages of this and the quality and consistency is incredible. Having drank much older vintages too the structure and age ability is impressive. — 25 days ago

Paul K

9.4

This is progressing very well! — a month ago

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Samantha Bridgehouse

9.1

Slightly tart, notes of guava — 3 months ago

Laura Vaughn Arellano

9.2

A favorite in my house. The bourbon aftertaste is very subtle, but it gives off a slight smoky aftertaste. Very smooth. — 6 months ago