Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

8.8

2022 vintage. Last tasted 5.5.25 (8.8). Still a Trader Joe's selection and still $8.99 a bottle. Nose holds more promise than the flavors but picked up a case to have laying around for porch pounding, day drinking, impromptu interactions and casual consumption. Regrets less than zero. 11.24.25. — 4 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2019 vintage. Decanted but should have done so on Monday (it’s Friday!!!!). Tannins for days with only a slight amount of rich fruit on the finish. 11.21.25. — 7 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

1990 vintage. Last tasted slightly over 3 years ago (8.7). Solid fill and cork. Not decanted. Tasted after two hours. A curious, fecal nose that never dissipated but nose didn’t invade the flavors that were earthy and spicy. This was immeasurably improved over the last encounter. Based on this visit, could go another 2-3 years at this level. 11.21.25. — 7 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2022 vintage. Last tasted 3.19.25 (9.3). Medium-heavy body with chocolate covered raspberry, blackberry, strawberry and big cracked black pepper. Decant/open 2 hours in advance of consumption if you can. 11.22.25. — 5 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

2024 vintage. Fairly fruity for the area. Pleasant drinker as an intro into the SRH AVA. Spend another $10-$20 to really go places. 11.21.25. — 6 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

1990 vintage. Last tasted 11.19.25 (9.6)…yes…two days ago! Someone’s gotta do the dirty work. Comparable experiences with the cork, fill and flavors from the 11.19.25 visit. Not decanted. Tasted one and two hours after opening. After one hour open (not decanted)...a 9.4. two hours...a 9.5. Perhaps decanted, surmise it could have touched 9.6 but we'll never know. This specimen slightly more advanced but still ridiculously phenomenal. 11.21.25. — 7 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

1989 vintage. Last tasted 3 years ago (9.6). Nice fill. Durand used to open. Cork 95% saturated with extensive bottle rim cleaning involved before pouring. Not decanted. Tight, minty nose throughout along with a decided, lingering zinc note under the tongue at the finish line. Tasted 2 hours after opening. Power but without delineation. Just a consistent, forgettable push. Nothing wrong with the wine...it just needed more air/time and a decant but it wasn't my call. Feel like the zinc flavor would have dissipated/blown off with more time. Good but more memorable for what it wasn't vs what it was. Pity and an entire wasting of what could have been. 11.21.25. — 7 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2019 vintage. Decanted and tasted after one hour. Medium body. Focused and noteworthy mineral/earth finish but otherwise, forgettable…especially for the ca$hi$h. Too much oak influence on the upper 40. Not buying. 11.22.25. — 6 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2018 vintage. Last tasted 12.15.23 (9.5), 11.11.23 (9.4), 4.26.23 (9.5) and 3.16.22 (9.3). Decanted with a trace of sed. Now medium body after losing a bit of weight. Sultry nose. Still iron, earth, blood, cinnamon, dark plum and dark cherry waving the flavor banner high. Excellent length of finish. 11.21.25. — 7 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

1990 vintage. Top shoulder fill. Nearly completely saturated cork. Durand used to open. Not decanted. Tasted 2 hours after opening. Light-medium body. WOTD just barely over the 1990 Château Margaux. More of a LMHB than Margaux fan so we'll call it a draw. Beautiful star anise nose and flavor component evident. Based on this sample, this could easily roll another 5-6 years before downshifting. 11.21.25. — 7 days ago