1/7/2011 - sajjy wrote:

very elegant ,smooth almost fruity.

9/20/2010 - sajjy wrote:

nice wine but past its prime

8/31/2010 - sajjy wrote:

definitely at or past its peak,very elegant if not spectacular wine that was pleasent to drink after
decanting 3 hours

3/4/2010 - sajjy wrote:

waaaaaayyyyy too young .give this wine a few years as it appeared beautiful once opened but
then closed down and never gave me that typical Leonetti velvet

2/21/2010 - sajjy wrote:

best riesling out there

2/21/2010 - sajjy wrote:

buying the stump jump 2008 at $8 instead

2/21/2010 - sajjy wrote:

really enjoyed this wine

2/21/2010 - sajjy wrote:

drank last week at capital grille.
was great but about 10 years too early

12/15/2009 - sajjy wrote:

a great everyday zin

6/25/2009 - sajjy wrote:

watery,subdued flavors,non enjoyable.opened up slightly after an hour but very disappointing

1/25/2009 - sajjy wrote:

very surprised indeed.the wine was still in its prime ( i wouldn't wait much longer ) classic structure,nose,full cabernet.
let decant for 2 hours and it was very good over the next 2 hours,i can definetely see this wine at the tail end of its life ,but i enjoyed

12/5/2008 - sajjy wrote:

first opus i have ever had,good not great.never really developed after 3 hours decanting.for the $$$ there are much better wines out

6/17/2007 - sajjy wrote:

liked it les than COL,but enjoyed

6/17/2007 - sajjy wrote:

very average wine didn't do much

6/17/2007 - sajjy wrote:

Had @ Mollydooker tasting.Wine was outstanding many layers of fruit and earth with subtle flavors of casis and velvet.I do think this wine
needs time to evolve and should be a classic.The bottle will make the next dinner party a highlight

6/17/2007 - sajjy wrote:

At Mollydooker event At Cab's Bistro.looked forward to this wine and was NOT disappointed,big,beautiful charcoal long finish.As good as the 05'
Will try 1 bottle a year for the next 12 years.I Love this wine

6/17/2007 - sajjy wrote:

for the price it is one of the better shiraz i have had and would make this a must buy.

6/17/2007 - sajjy wrote:

Was at Mollydooker event at Cab's Bistro in Glen Ellyn Il..Was lloking forward with great anticipation to trying this wine and i am a little confused ,
I think this wine would great served chilled with strawberries or chocolate cake or instead of an after dinner drink such as chambord,but along side traditional wines
served at room temp.id didn't do much for me.I bot some and will drink chilled

6/17/2007 - sajjy wrote:

Least favorite wine at the event.very hot ,didn't offer much.may try in a year or 2

6/17/2007 - sajjy wrote:

Had @ Mollydooker wine tasting,best Aussie Cab i have ever had very nice wine should evolve nicely 92+

5/9/2007 - sajjy wrote:

had @ SW in Vegas it was the only thing approachable on the wine list($55)-they wanted $1,000 for the regular 94 Dalla valle.
Very good wine enjoyed ,not as big and wow as the COL but for the price ,very nice

4/20/2007 - sajjy wrote:

had my second bottle at my poker game and it was much more approachable,fruit was perfect and was an absolute pleasure to drink.
can't wait to try again but i feel i will drink all my bottles too soon..oh well i'll buy more.I like this wine better than the 98 Astralis

4/16/2007 - sajjy wrote:

decanted for over 3 hours,i was so excited about this wine.i still think this is a baby that will appreciate 10-15 years of cellaring.
slowly opened up to get hints of its potential,this is a huge wine that i look forward to drinking over the next 20+ years

4/7/2007 - sajjy wrote:

nice wine a little lighter than i remembered but enjoyable and still has some time

4/7/2007 - sajjy wrote:

DOA,had a bottle in '05 and was very good but sad to say this wine is done

4/7/2007 - sajjy wrote:

very nice ,drank after a 96 ridge geyserville.very pleasant and drinkable now

4/7/2007 - sajjy wrote:

way past ,it was undrinkable

4/7/2007 - sajjy wrote:

Absolutely fantastic still tasted like it had 3-5 years left it was a big surprise since i thought this wine was past its window.find and drink if you are able

4/1/2007 - sajjy wrote:

had 3 bottles last night at a dinner party all bottles pretty consistent, enjoyable wine that didn't evolve as much as i would have hoped.Not nearly as good as the 82 (97pts)
but more approachable than the '90(92+).it was great with the steak but not memorable,seemed like it still had 5+ years in it.

3/30/2007 - sajjy wrote:

had the wine twice each time consistent delicious wine and a great value.met the owner and what a cool guy

3/30/2007 - sajjy wrote:

3/30/07. drinking a bottle right now and it is outstanding for the price a fruit bomb to enjoy now,bot at costco and went back to by 6 more

3/30/2007 - sajjy wrote:

Drank 3/24/07 in a blind tasting and lost out to a 2000 Bond(Melbury?).The wine took 3-4 hours to open up and at it's peak was very good,i was a little disappointed as the82 Lynch Bages was one of the most enjoyable wine experiences of my life.I think it still needs a few more years.