9/9/2023 - Arcturus wrote:

92. Nose: Herbal notes, always get bell pepper. Hefty midpalate, ripe dark fruit, integrated tannins, smooth finish.

11/18/2023 - corkscrews Likes this wine:

A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, cassis, chocolate and spices on finish, needs a short decant from a magnum. www.winelx.com

7/29/2021 - Schiffy Likes this wine:

Beautifully balanced, creamy, smooth and complex with distinct notes of lemon, butter, apricot…and a touch of brioche on the finish. Not sure why all the modest scores for this Chardonnay but this is an excellent wine.

12/9/2017 - Cow Town Does not like this wine:

Sadly, a forgettable wine. Somewhat thin in the glass, but a decent cab/blend nose. The flavors were muted, with a short, tannic, and somewhat metallic finish. Tasted over two days, with similar notes.

1/13/2019 - Teaky Likes this wine:

Very nice red fruited nose with some bramble, flavors the same with red and black cherry being more prominent, get some vanilla, some cherry liqueur as well, low acid, mild tannins, drinking nicely now, medium length finish, reach for this if you’re craving the Napa cab experience, very nice

10/29/2020 - bradfriedlander wrote:

Not very interesting. Didn't pair well with food. Received as a gift. Definitely not on our list.

4/19/2023 - Toddy2973 wrote:

Taken to VGC for Men’s night. Decanted an hour.
Fresh on the nose, almost Margeaux like. Still closed on the palate? Relatively light, fairly high acidity. Not much fruit (yet?).

8/19/2022 - henrygjeffreys Likes this wine:

Floral, honeyed, nutty and citrus, rich but with a nice balancing acidity. This is really rather good.

11/16/2020 - Lee Fining Likes this wine:

Dark garnet red extending to the rim. Aromas of dark cherry, ripe strawberry and ink with a hint of sweet breads. Flavors follow aromas with dark cherry, red fruits and leather. This wine still has abundant, refined tannins providing a full mouth feel. Very enjoyable now, but can still age several years.

4/19/2019 - air guitar & pinot noir Likes this wine:

I thought this was an exceptional Chardonnay. It started off a bit tight, but quickly unfolded to present nice oak accents against lovely and pure fruit. Stone fruit and some apple notes predominate. Just perfect ripeness and definitely left me wanting for the next taste. Good level of acidity that carried throughout.

12/17/2022 - belfast taxman wrote:

Is this the best Californian Chardonnay we have ever tasted? Probably. We are not that experienced with CC, but this was drinking wonderfully and went very well with Chicken in cream and mushroom sauce. I was a bit concerned with the 15% Alcohol but the balance was great with oak definitely there but not out of line. Fruits were not clearly obvious, there was an element of citrus, muted pineapple, but also a sense of caramelised apple. Whatever it was, it was delicious. As we near to Christmas, this could be a great partner to Turkey and all the trimmings. I reckon it does not have to be this Christmas.

3/6/2022 - jwilliams6 Likes this wine:

Still has a deep purple color. Intense blackberry, red raspberry, black plum. Cedar, thyme, oregano. Wet earth. Slight hint of oak. On the palate, rich black and red fruit, blackberry, cherry. Still strong tannins upfront but fades somewhat quickly. Some blueberry. Incredibly balanced. I may have caught this at the perfect time.

4/10/2019 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Nose of cedar, tobacco, black cherry cola and allspice, same on the palate, big body, tasty, mouth filling fruit, great creamy texture on the palate, opened nicely the first night and second night, better nose the second night, always enjoyed Tom's wine since the 1980 vintage, and long, rich finish.

1/7/2022 - Davidthibodeau4 Likes this wine:

I simply adore the Matthiasson single vineyard Chardonnays. While I tend to prefer the Michael Mara vineyard, the Linda Vista was full of ripe citrus and stone fruit notes, mouthwatering acidity, and a subtle herbal quality (fennel, thyme).

10/9/2022 - PMJak11 Likes this wine:

Double Blind Wine Tasting. #3 of the day. Easy to guess. Big wine. Reddish purple color. Toned down modestly from most young Aussie Shiraz’s. Lots of sweetness and red fruit with big tannins and lots of alcohol.

1/12/2022 - drwine57@gmail.com Likes this wine:

This wine made a great impression from the first sip to the last sip and was a great crowd pleaser. My wife who wants me to cut back on buying wine said to me " YOU SHOULD BUY THIS ONE." This wine had great fruit aromatics of apples and pears and the wine was extremely balanced with the fruit, acidity and sugar being seamless. The body is much lighter than the dry riesling. This wine held up to a couple of German Kabinetts that we tasted and drank at the same time.

4/10/2021 - RED AND BLACK wrote:

Decanted 2 hrs. Deep in the glass, with powerful aromas of blackberry and plum, as well as a touch of mocha, good freshness. The palate is concentrated, with ripe dark fruits and fine tannins. Mouthfilling and seamless, with a very long finish. This was a full bodied wine, in a great stage of maturity, drinking well now and for some time. I found some potential similarities with a well made Amarone, but I may be wrong!

3/18/2018 - Rich S Likes this wine:

First bottle of this and I am happy I bought a bunch. Really pale in color. Nose of wild strawberry, herbs, citrus. Similar flavors on the palate with light, crisp, juicy acidity and mouthfeel. Very lightweight and easy drinking with 11% abv. Disappears quick.

2/20/2022 - Elycohn Likes this wine:

Sensational. In both the literal and traditiional senses. And this is all about senses. Cerebral switch flicker. Vin-neutropic. You can let it breathe for a week at room temp and it won't give an inch.

The aromas are beautifully saturated with oxidized notes. Honey butterscotch, beeswax and Kentucky bourbon. Tropical notes. Papaya apricot. Floral stuff. Violets, white jasmine. And the chemical residue of a new leather handbag.

It tastes hot, but its only 12.5%. Finish powerful and long to completely exhaust your neurons.

12/29/2019 - DavidWong168 Likes this wine:

Pale yellow. Petrol, citrus and white peach tea. Ethereal yet penetrating. Deliciously long finish.

10/25/2021 - Smksmk Likes this wine:

The dark cabernet opens with tobacco, pepper, vanilla and hint of allspice and anise, and finishes with dry fruit - cherry and subtle blackberry. Firm developed tannins blend well with balanced acidity. The finish is dry and spicy.

11/13/2021 - Addeatum Likes this wine:

Seeing the CT consensus that the drinking window was closing on this wine and reading PMJak11's TN I dug out my last bottle from the cellar with bittersweet anticipation. I was not disappointed. What a delicious pour! All bramble and boysenberry, the long, strong and mouthwatering nose was present from when first decanted through about an hour of air time and the 2 hours to consume. Mouthwatering. The drinking did not disappoint, following the nose precisely. The same deep fruit with a little tar and a looong finish. Knowing it was my last bottle each sip was held in the mouth: relished and savored. Silky smooth with just the right amount of astringency, acidity and tannins on the finish to balance the fruit. What a treat. While I am sure there are better wines, I certainly wasn't thinking about that as we enjoyed this one. There were no signs this wine was on it's last legs: no bricking on the edge and no deterioration of the fruit. I don't know how much more life there is in this wine but the only reason I would suggest drinking now as opposed to holding this beauty with great anticipation is to enjoy it. This wine was a reminder of why I collect and hold wines.

8/31/2021 - kronfeld Likes this wine:

The wonder of Bordeaux. Lasted tasted three years ago. No apparent potential. Boring. Now filling out. Rewarding. Keep waiting.

12/25/2016 - mojotojo wrote:

Absolutely delicious Dunn Cabernet. Classic graphite, cigar box and leather nose with floral notes. Smooth and silky with incredibly sweet tannins. This wine is stunning. Drinking really well now but built for the long haul. Great with steaks we had for dinner, even better with the Basque cheese after. Yum

12/7/2017 - jlhkiss Likes this wine:

Consistent with my previous note from a year ago. Opening up nicely on the mid-palate. Barnyard and funk giving way to more fruit, especially dark cherries. The purity of fruit really stands out. Silky smooth, impeccably balanced, and phenomenal concentration, while the finish last 45-60 seconds. This wine is a gem and paired perfectly with a meaty winter stew on a cold evening. Drink 2018-2028. Technical score: 93. Enjoyment score: 93.

8/29/2021 - PMJak11 Likes this wine:

Consistent wine. Definitely European in nature. Mix of Chard and Sauv Blanc, but can’t quite place the European resemblance. Lemongrass, pineapple, and modest butter and lime elements. Full of flavor and a medium plus finish. Really nice!!

6/23/2020 - DavidWong168 Likes this wine:

Pale yellow. There’s a faint but insistent petrol note amid white blossom and stone fruit aromas. Light, ethereal, with just a whisper of sweetness to counter the acidity. Highly enjoyable - can easily see this as a summer porch pounder.

4/16/2018 - domco wrote:

To me this seems to sit between the Linda Vista (crisp, clean, crackling acidity) and the Michael Mara (a bit fuller, creamier, a bit of oak (?)). I'd drink it again but didn't do much for us. For the price, I think we'll just stick with the Linda Vista.

8/7/2021 - awilliamson4 Likes this wine:

I think this wine is in a perfect place...really burgundian in style with a fantastic mouthfeel.

1/3/2019 - Vinogan(s) wrote:

Initially reductive, later on leather and red fruits, acidity and some chicory. Seems quite evolved, drink now and in the coming 2 years to be on the safe side. Do not see a lot of upward potential

9/10/2019 - randyjc wrote:

This was a hot, tarry mess. Three prior bottles had been fine though always big and never nuanced. This was a sledgehammer bottle. It did not seem flawed, just too much.

12/18/2020 - bubbachumps wrote:

Such a fun and interesting blend. Really enjoyed this bottle. Dark fruit notes with blackberry, scorched earth, black currant and spice on the nose. Well proportioned on the palate, and lush fruit-driven, spicy finish. Better on day 2, this could use time in the bottle or be consumed with a decent decant.

3/30/2021 - DavidWong168 Likes this wine:

Decanted for two hours. Medium to deep ruby with colorful legs suggesting high extract. Openly expressive nose of black currant, integrated oak, and nuances of pine needles and baking spices. Intense, mouth-filling ripe fruit counterbalanced with an equal measure of acidity. Fine but grippy tannins. Very well made wine which hides its 14.9 ABV well. Long finish and the flavors are bold and immensely likable.

12/25/2020 - vino_per_tutti wrote:

Baby Caymus Special Select. If you like this kind of thing...tannins completely resolved, so flabby and soft. Black cherry, black olive, just a hint of chocolate and mint on the palate and finish. Good balance; opulent and soft finish. Much better with food. Sure to crowd please, but fairly pedestrian. Glad I purchased on release, but not worth what they say it costs on wine-searcher.

2/21/2021 - Dutchd1 wrote:

Good but prefer bollinger for the same price.

9/21/2020 - Sonoffalstaff Likes this wine:

Really well balanced chardonnay in a v good place to drink now. It delivers from the nose right the way through the after taste. This is up there with Premier Cru Burgundy ( and the good ones at that).

2/15/2020 - Battersea James Likes this wine:

Wow - I thought this was drinking really well. Rich and lasting with a good degree of complexity but with fresh acidity giving nice balance. Excellent value and it’s really benefitted from a few extra years of cellaring.

3/26/2021 - nisid Likes this wine:

Upon first opening, it seemed a little flat; maybe over the hill. But after 30 minutes or so, the acid started to show through more and provide better balance. After about 60 minutes, it was downright fantastic. Very complex. The Semillon is the star of the show at this stage, with honey and beeswax taking center stage. However each grape showed itself at different points of the night. Based on this bottle, the wine should still have a few years left, though it's certainly in a great spot now.

4/6/2018 - BRR Likes this wine:

I was a little miffed to learn, after purchase last year, that the "uncovered" moniker doesn't mean no oak (which I thought and assumed it did...my fault). Misleading. Anyway, it's certainly a fine wine, but I didn't find it to be terribly distinct. It's round, it has good stone and citrus fruit, and a toasty finish. I don't know...I think the ratings places all had this a few points too high. It's good, but wholly forgettable amid a sea of average to good Chardonnay.

3/27/2016 - jnocera Likes this wine:

Dark purple color. On the nose classic hints of Bordeaux and black fruit. Reminiscent of a Pauillac but slightly less earthy. On the palate this is a big wine that still is pretty tight and tannic. Finish is long and makes me want to drink more. This will get better and I will save my other 5 bottles for a few years. If you only have one bottle save it. If you have 3 or more take an early sample and give it a 1 hour decant or more.

10/6/2017 - StainedGlass wrote:

Dark almost black purple in the glass. Juicy blue and black fruits, tobacco leaf, dusty moderate tannins. Surprisingly approachcable now, but still a couple of years away from the beginning of its optimal drinking window. No cloying jamminess or heat.

5/2/2020 - brianofthevine Likes this wine:

Very interesting. Tasted blind and I would have sworn this was a Napa Cab. Black fruits, subtle earth notes, firm tannins, long finish.

1/22/2021 - PMJak11 wrote:

My 1,000th note on cellar tracker!

30+ minute decant. Very unique. Was like a trip around the world! Had the tannins of a Barolo, the plums of CDP, the oak and vanilla of a Tempranillo, the texture of Bordeaux, the structure and depth of an Aussie Shiraz, and the smell of a Napa Cab. Very complex or disjointed, however you want to interpret it. I’m the latter as it wasn’t my style, but love that it was different.

1/9/2021 - LiteItOnFire Likes this wine:

Unfortunately a splash decant with the last sip being the best. The wine came off a lot thinner than I remember from the last good tasting two years ago. Not sure what to think- I would like to taste again but next time with a long decant to see where it’s going or if it’s gone (I don’t believe that to be the case).

12/31/2020 - PMJak11 Likes this wine:

Happy New Year Everyone!!

Doesn’t hold a candle to my go to of Bollinger Le Grand Annee, but is always nice on a special occasion! Was very restrained and probably will be better in 5+yrs.

1/13/2020 - Kevnzworld wrote:

2 hour decant on Seabourn
Blackberry and spicy green pepper thanks to the carmenere grape
A little cocoa toasted oak on the finish . The green element is slightly too predominant for my taste.
I prefer the 2013 slightly
Still interesting and good.

4/14/2019 - barrkel Likes this wine:

This bottle much more impressive than my last one. Had with beef, opened 3 hours before. Black fruit, cedar, smoke, vanilla, mild long-lasting tannins. Very smooth. Definitely needs a good few hours to open up.

11/1/2020 - rossi.wine wrote:

Smoky nose, lots of dark fruit, spices, tobacco. On the palate good concentration and balance, soft tannins. Well made, medium complexity and length. 89-91

6/25/2020 - hargy Likes this wine:

this was unexpectedly good - quite complex but lacking a 'bit of zip' to round the it out - it has matured nicely in the bottle

3/23/2019 - PMJak11 Likes this wine:

Anyone know what movie this wine is from?

45+ minute decant. Dark ruby color. Nose is a mix between bbq and cough medicine. Plum, prunes, and sweet fruit on the palate. Very CDP like. Super smooth and really coats the palate.

Not my type of wine, but great gift by my wife because of the back story. Glad I got to try it!!