9/26/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

An extraordinary wine coming from a well stored 3L bottle. Aromas of black cherries, anise, leather and underbrush. Fully integrated fruit in the mouth with excellent length and depth. Complex and supple on the palate. Remarkabl intact at 46 years of age.

12/7/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 8/19/23 bottle.

10/26/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

A touch frsher and more complex than the 5/28/22 bottle.

10/22/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 6/2023 bottle but drink up!

10/10/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 5/29/21 bottle.

10/7/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Impressively, similar to the 8/17/22 bottle and very fresh.

9/18/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar too the 7/21/23 bottle.

9/19/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 1/24/21 bottle.

9/19/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 10/1/22 bottle.

9/20/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 2/9/23 bottle.

9/23/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 6/24/22 bottle.

9/12/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 9/27/22 bottle.

9/14/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Medium red color. Aromas of black fruits, underbrush and spices. Ripe, nicely structured fruit in the mouth with excellent depth and length. Generous with good tension on the palate. Though still not at peak, delicious now with the roast duck and rabbit at Elwood Restaurant.

9/15/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 8/5/23 bottle but a pronounced horse sweet aroma to this bottle. At peak.

8/27/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Medium yellow color. Aromas of stone fruits, hazelnuts and minerals. Ripe, beautifully balance fruit in the mouth with excellent depth and length. Nicely complex and persistent on the palate. At peak with no signs of tiring. A delicious and impressive 10 year old California Chardonnay.

8/29/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 9/22/22 bottle.

9/1/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Deep purple/red color. Aromas of black cherries and violets. Ripe, full-bodied fruit in the mouth for a Beaujolais with excellent depth and length. Supple and full on the palate. Though young, delicious now with the barbecue at Arthaus residents party.

9/2/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 8/31/22 bottle.

9/2/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 1/14/23 bottle.

8/18/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 11/17/19 bottle and this time enjoyed at Elwood Restaurant.

8/19/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

This bottle was more complex and detailed than the 8/3/23 bottle.

8/22/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 6/24/22 bottle.

8/23/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 3/5/23 bottle.

8/25/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 7/21/23 bottle.

8/13/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Medium red color. Aromas of red and black cherries, leather and underbrush. Ripe, nicely structured fruit in the mouth with excellent depth and length. Round and polished on the palate. This delicious wine is just now entering its peak drinking period.

8/14/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

This bottle was a touch richer and more complex than the 11/13/22 bottle.

8/16/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 5/25/23 bottle but a touch fresher.

8/6/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Deep red color. Aromas of black fruits, violets and wood spices. Ripe, medium-bodied fruit in the mouth with very good depth and length and well-integrated tannins. Supple and round on the palate. Delicious now but could get better with another year or two of bottle age. Very good value.

8/5/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Medium red color. Aromas of red fruits, minerals and wood spices. Medium-bodied fruit in the mouth with very good depth and length. Structured and high-toned on the palate. At the very beginning of its peak drinking period and may earn a higher score with another 2 or 3 years of bottle age.

7/31/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 6/9/22 bottle.

8/1/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Impressively, still very fresh and more complex than the 10/29/15 bottle.

8/3/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

A touch richer and longer on the palate than the 12/27/22 bottle.

8/2/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 3/15/23 bottle.

8/3/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

In magnum, similar to the 2/13/21 bottle.

8/3/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 9/12/22 bottle.

8/3/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Light yellow color. Very lively fine mousse. Aromas of apples, brioche and minerals. Medium bodied fruit in the mouth with very good depth and length and bright acidity. Juicy and persistent on the palate. Definitely more elegant and full from magnum.

7/27/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Light red color. Aromas of cherry cola, strawberry and potpourri. Ripe, nicely integrated fruit in the mouth with excellent depth and length. Complex and persistent on the palate. At peak and very fresh for an 11 year California Pinot.

7/28/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Medium red color. Aromas of red cherries, anise and rhubarb. Medium bodied friut in the mouth with very good depth and length and nicely resolved tannins. Supple and lithe on the palate. At beginning of peal drinking period.

7/22/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Deep red color. Aromas of blackberries, anise, dried herbs and wood spices. Medium bodied fruit in the mputh with very good depth and length but a surprising “hot” oaky finish that did not abate for at least a half an hour. Still very fresh at 17 years of age.

7/21/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Medium red color. Aromas of red cherries, earth and wood spices. Medium bodied fruit in the mouth with very good depth and length and well-integrated tannins. Nicely balanced and persistent on the palate. Though young, surprisingly integrated and delicious at this time.

7/21/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 6/19/22 bottle.

7/15/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 12/18/22 bottle.

7/16/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Deep red color. Aromas of cassis, plum and a touch of garrigue. Ripe, nicely polished fruit in the mouth with very good depth and length and well-integrated tannins. Nicely full and persistent on the palate. A delicious wine that is just now entering its peak drinking period. Excellent value.

7/17/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Medium red color. Complex aromas of blackberries, dark chocolate, leather and spices. Ripe, fully integrated fruit in the mouth with excellent depth and length. Complex and long on the palate. A truly outstanding wine that is firmly in the middle of its peak drinking period.

7/18/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Light yellow color. Aromas of green apples, limes and minerals. Ripe, medium-bodied fruit in the mouth with very good depth and length and excellent acidity. Nicely full and persistent on the palate for a Pinot Bianco.

7/13/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Light yellow color. Aromas of peach skins, white flowers and minerals. Ripe, nicely balanced fruit in the mouth with excellent depth and length. Detailed and persistent on the palate. Delicious now but could warrant a higher score with another year or two of bottle age.

7/12/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Medium red color. Aromas of ripe red cherries, violets and wood spices. Ripe, medium bodied fruit in the mouth with very good depth and excellent length and nicely resolved tannins. Detailed and persistent on the palate. Delicious now but could warrant a higher score with another year or two of bottle age.

7/12/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 1/13/23 bottle.

7/10/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 12/6/20 bottle except more open and removed.

7/2/2023 - hsacks Likes this wine:

Similar to the 2/12/20 bottle.