Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

1991 vintage. Last tasted 4.22.26 (8.4). It was quite the saga then with a triple-decker self-loathing, regret and sorrow sandwich. This visit...bottle #2 of 3. Opened with a Durand. Cork 25% saturated. Color a ridiculous, majestic purple. Decanted and tasted after 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 45 minutes and one hour. Decent sed vacillating between powdery and Dippin' Dots sized. Gamey, smoky, meaty Côte-Rôtie-styled rhythm guitar nose that definitely rolled over into the flavors. The lead guitar went on an extended rhubarb, cranberry and boysenberry solo. Fascinating wine and will open the last bottle in exactly a month. We can't wait for June. We're on surfari to stay. 5.22.26. — a month ago

Austin Hohnke

9.5

Big and powerful with soil, graphite, licorice, and anise. Some of that unplaceable funk that assures you’re dealing with a heavy hitter. Really like where this is at and where it’s going. My #2 tonight. — 9 months ago

Kay Mills

9.1

Ed’s Fine Wine #2 in the reds for Cashiers. We liked it. — 10 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

As you can see from my previous Delectable notes I normally drink Mollydooker reds, particularly Carnival of Love, on cold nights in Winter. This certainly worked. Aromatics of black plum and other black fruits. The palate is ripe, sweet and full bodied - quite thick and textured. Has come together somewhat after 15 years but still a very powerful McLaren Vale Shiraz. Jeb Dunnuck’s comment of “full bore and hedonistic “ sums it up. This was the #2 wine in Wine Spectators Top 100 of 2012. — a year ago

Raimundo Benzal Martínez

9.0

Drank on 2nd December 2024 as #2 of Naked Wines’ Advent calendar.
Very deep red, vivid purple on the rim.
Some tannins, leather and spices on the nose.
Early tannins evolving into chocolate, plum and cherries on the mouth.
Nice wine.
— 2 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.3

Stags' Leap Winery was one of the early pioneers in establishing Petite Sirah as a premium varietal. The vines date back to 1893, but the block is actually a field blend of 85% Petite Sirah and 15% other unknown varietals.
Our group tasted the 1977 - 1992 vintages (32 to 47 years old). The 1980 was my #2. — 2 years ago

John Miller

Really nice, well balanced cab franc from Matthiasson. Excellent bottle #2! — 2 years ago

Paul K

9.4

Bottle #2 from case and it has gained some structure and opened a bit in the last 1.5 years. Nose is great, reminds me a lot of last nights Pontet Canet on nose. Hint of tobacco, pencil leaf, red fruits currant, kirsch, and red berries. Great mouthfeel, great balance, and good structure. Looking forward to another in 2 years if I can wait! — 6 months ago

"Odedi"

9.3

Cayuse Vineyards Special Series #2 Grenache 2009, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, black plums, barnyard, vegetables, light wood, dark chocolates, herbs, tar, light burnt rubber, spices and blood notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, dried fruits, black tea, chocolates, vegetables, peppercorn, earth, herbs, blood, tar and rubber.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Grenache from the Rock District in Walla Walla Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Very complex and spicy.

Drinking beautifully now, and will continue to do so in the next 5 to 7 years.

Peaking now, and very elegant. Soft and smooth. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Interesting stuff, and not for the faint of heart, but so delicious, and a great sipping wine to share with friends and talk about.

A tiny production of only 125 Magnum bottles made.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$260. — 6 months ago

Michael Walker

9.7

PJW 6 pack #2 - There’s an ocean of this Napa fruitopia around - perfectly refined yet boring - I switched back to the OTH CDP. Paul says the French bought Eisele from Araujo - I hope they haven’t ruined the cab as well — 10 months ago

Amanda Barth

8.2

Easter bunny pick #2 It’s sweet. — a year ago

Bryan Kesting

9.4

Thanksgiving Eve wine #2. Dark Berry elixir…yum. — 2 years ago

Paul J

8.9

Note #2,000 on Delectable!!

PnP. Dark red color. Cherries, iodine, subtle oak, and stewed fruit on the nose. Pretty one dimensional and lighter than I was expecting. Lacks depth and finish. Not bad but kind of watery. — 2 years ago

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Byron Hewett

9.7

#2 WOTN. Fantastic wine. Still has years to go. — 2 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

This wine screams right bank Bordeaux supported by a blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. A dark Ruby red in colour this has a lovely perfume with aromas of plum, cigar box, dried bracken and roses, tobacco and spice. Cinnamon and nutmeg from the oak. 70% of the French Oak barrels were new. Medium plus bodied. The tannins are there but lessening in impact. 14.5% ABV. This wine was #2 in the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2013. A near neighbour of the aristocratic Chateau Ausone. — 6 months ago

Ira Schwartz

8.9

A tale of two cities. Bottle #1 had an enjoyable nose of decaying earth, red fruits and with air some darker fruit. One could tell it was a ‘96 given the unresolved tannins and the powerful acid. Mushrooms and darker fruit in the mouth. Bottle #2 unfortunately was DOA.. Very shrill and stewed fruit. — 9 months ago

romo

9.2

Called Gruner. Group favorite, my #2. lemon meringue, white blossoms, nutmeg. Crushable. — a year ago

Dylan Thomas

9.1

#2 — a year ago

George Khuroshvili

8.8

This is Wine Republic #2 Rose (Syrah / Mourvedre) by Gavras (Russia) — 2 years ago

Michael Walker

9.8

Bottle #2 from the LB chardo mystery case….one of those super heavy chard btls…much better than #1, a ton of flavor, heavy on citrus & honey, not offensive in any way, but at the same time a little too up front on the palate, not much restraint. Stands up well to strongly flavored dishes. NB: open btl does not age well! — 2 years ago