9/9/2019 - kgh wrote:

Fantastic mature cab. Ultra-smooth and rich, dark fruit blends with cocoa, pepper, and spice.

7/29/2018 - kgh wrote:

Last bottle of this vintage. Very rich and fruit forward, many layers of dark berry, oak, spice, and licorice. Terrific Cab Sauv, still at a peak.

4/10/2018 - kgh wrote:

Very powerful and full-bodied, yet elegant and balanced in structure. Complex and luscious dark fruit along with cassis, cocoa, and oak elements. This was my first bottle and I was quite impressed with this wine's potential.

12/25/2017 - kgh wrote:

Ultra rich, dark, and velvety smooth. Notes of dark chocolate, mint, pepper, and eucalyptus. Long finish went on and on. A tremendous wine to savor.

10/20/2017 - kgh wrote:

Rich fruit and big body. Velvety finish with hints of cocoa. This need some time to open up which I didn't give it, but still drinking well.

10/18/2017 - kgh wrote:

Faded fruit with leather overtones. Still quite good.

10/20/2017 - kgh wrote:

Big, dark, and bold. Have a distinctive mint/lavender undertone that I found appealing.

10/14/2017 - kgh wrote:

Delicious cab, very enjoyable right now.

10/14/2017 - kgh wrote:

This has aged very well. Vibrant core of dark fruit, with mature leather and wood tones, but still fresh with balance acidity. Lovely finish. Best wine of the night among several old magnums from the cellar.

10/14/2017 - kgh wrote:

Lovely aromatics and solid core of dried fruit, earth/mineral tones, and soft finish. A lovely wine, but lacks depth and body, left me a bit underwhelmed.

10/13/2017 - kgh wrote:

Big bodied, dark, and strong core of currant fruit, pepper, hint of licorice, and integrated wood notes. Drinking very well now but should continue to evolve.

10/11/2017 - kgh wrote:

This bottle was saved for a special occasion and it did not disappoint. Dark and aromatic immediately upon opening. It had a muscular structure with concentrated black fruit, hints of chocolate and wood, yet a soft velvety finish. It lived up to the reputation of this vineyard and winemaker.

10/5/2017 - kgh wrote:

A medium body style pinot, with good fruit and pleasant earthy notes.

10/7/2017 - kgh wrote:

Big, bold, and complex, this did not disappoint. This has evolved into a powerful yet elegant cab with layers of intense fruit and a long finish.

10/2/2017 - kgh wrote:

Popped and poured from cellar when friends dropped by. Very good, but needed time to open up that we didn't give it.

9/29/2017 - kgh wrote:

A very refined and rich cab that continues to impress. Fantastic!

9/21/2017 - kgh wrote:

Rich, dark and concentrated cab, typical for AG wines. Needed a little time to open up, but packs a lot of fruit, with long velvety finish.

9/10/2017 - kgh wrote:

Very dark color and menthol aroma. This is silky smooth but packs a ton of rich fruit along with coffee, cocoa, black pepper, and wood. This is excellent now but I anticipate it getting even better with more cellar time.

9/8/2017 - kgh wrote:

Last bottle of this Brunello got lost in the cellar for a while. The wine has faded some, but still has mild raspberry fruit mixed with rustic tones of leather and spice. Still very enjoyable, with flavors enhanced paired with marinara sauce.

8/14/2017 - kgh wrote:

Strong and balanced, this has evolved very well and is still drinking great.

7/20/2017 - kgh wrote:

Dark, very full-bodied with moderate sediment. Still has concentrated fruit which mixes with tobacco, leather, and pepper. This is fantastic red blend which is beautiful now, but should last a long time.

7/7/2017 - kgh wrote:

First bottle of this vintage. This needed some time to open up, but is a smooth and balanced cab with delicious fruit. Should definitely get better with more cellar time.

7/5/2017 - kgh wrote:

This seems like it has continued to improve with age. It is very dark and has bold fruit upfront with blackberry and currant, but mixed with mature wood, pepper spice, and mineral notes that linger.

6/15/2017 - kgh wrote:

Ruby red with some brick color at the edge of glass. A fully mature pinot with less prominent fruit now, but very enjoyable with hints of wild mushroom and spices. Last bottle, sorry to see it go.

6/14/2017 - kgh wrote:

Very open and drinkable immediately after pulling cork. Dark and full bodied, with rich and complex profile. Still showing prominent currant dark fruit flavors overlaid with hint of earthy tones. Great bottle that seems to be at its peak right now.

6/7/2017 - kgh wrote:

Big and flavorful cab that delivers on every aspect. Smooth and silky on the tongue with layers of complexity. This was a terrific vintage for DS.

6/3/2017 - kgh wrote:

Needed a little time to open up, but is showing well. Dark and rich, with lovely floral aroma, black fruit offset with hints of chocolate and tobacco.

6/2/2017 - kgh wrote:

Gorgeous Pinot with complex fruit profile, very rich, and just a hint of earthy notes from age. Drinking beautifully now.

5/31/2017 - kgh wrote:

Rich and mature cab, drinking very well. Lots of black fruit, spice, and some wood notes.

5/27/2017 - kgh wrote:

A young wine which needs time to open, but shows potential. Dark fruit with nice balance of acid and tannins.

5/24/2017 - kgh wrote:

Rich and full bodied, yet very approachable right now. Big fruit up front with mineral and a hint of spice in the AG style.

5/19/2017 - kgh wrote:

Lacking fruit and structure, it just didn't do much for me. Drinkable, but disappointing.

5/17/2017 - kgh wrote:

Dark and rich, with extracted fruit, yet well balanced all the way through. Outstanding Cab Sauv

12/25/2016 - kgh wrote:

Opened for two hours but did not decant. This is concentrated and intense with black currant, plum, hints of mint and oak. Far from the best vintage of Grange I've had, but still very good.

12/16/2016 - kgh wrote:

This is approachable and drinking very well right now.

12/8/2016 - kgh wrote:

Young tasting, yet with vibrant fruit and depth that suggests this should be good for several years.

12/6/2016 - kgh wrote:

Another big, bold cab from AG. This has consistently been my favorite vintage of the vertical in my cellar. It has lots of concentrated dark fruit up front, with subtle tones of cedar, black pepper, and licorice. Soft, mature tannins and lingering finish.

11/26/2016 - kgh wrote:

Very balanced and smooth, with layers of rich fruit, soft tannins and prolonged finish. Another superb blend from Celia.

11/26/2016 - kgh wrote:

Powerful and concentrated, this shows great structure but seemed closed down despite decanting. I believe it needs a few more years in the cellar.

11/20/2016 - kgh wrote:

Very rich and smooth, with soft tannins and a prolonged finish. Ripe plum, cassis, cocoa, and hint of vanilla.

11/17/2016 - kgh wrote:

Same impressions as last bottle. This is drinking beautifully and pairs very well with almost any food.

11/3/2016 - kgh wrote:

Very dark and aromatic right upon opening. I had high expectations and this did not disappoint. Layers of rich fruit laced with cocoa, wood notes, and minerals. The level of acidity gives a fresh taste and lingering finish.

10/27/2016 - kgh wrote:

Classic Burgundian nose of mushrooms and herbs. This was a mature wine with a lovely balance of dried fruit flavors with hints of mineral, leather, and nuts. Very enjoyable and paired perfectly with our trout and lamb dishes.

10/19/2016 - kgh wrote:

This needs some time to open up which I didn't give, but is still drinking very well. Solid fruit structure and nuanced layers of spice, cedar, and vanilla.

10/17/2016 - kgh wrote:

Drank without decanting, but this was delicious immediately. Rich fruit and hints of vanilla. Essentially the same as my last note on this wine.

10/16/2016 - kgh wrote:

This has aged well and is still showing impressive cherry and raspberry fruit, with hints of leather, mushrooms, and minerals. Still holding on, but I would drink soon.

10/15/2016 - kgh wrote:

Popped and poured, but needed a little time to open up. This has really dark color and strong black currant fruit up front and a touch of anise, but silky texture and is really well structured. Tannins are softened and it has a really long pleasant finish.

10/14/2016 - kgh wrote:

This is showing some characteristics of a mature wine, but still loads of rich fruit up front, and notes of black pepper, cocoa, and mineral. Great from start to finish.

10/13/2016 - kgh wrote:

Powerful and rich, typical of AG cabs, yet still refined with structured layers of fruit and mellow tannins. Very enjoyable.

10/10/2016 - kgh wrote:

Soft texture with lush cherry fruit, hint of spices and vanilla. Drinking very well.