3/21/2010 - drew.w.lyon@smithbarney.com wrote:

for the money can't find better. i just ordered 4 more. it is full of life and the fruit really melds well. i really think this is one you need to own.

3/21/2010 - drew.w.lyon@smithbarney.com wrote:

wow. don't know what to say except flawless. can't imagine i will find anything any better. had a kistler then this and it was mind blowing. the kistler was good until i opened this and it was dwarfed. followed with a maiden (fun night!) and everyone loved the others but really fell in love with the marcassin.

2/14/2010 - drew.w.lyon@smithbarney.com wrote:

Sorry. Good but not great. Not sure what will happen with more time, but don't really care. Too many better wines out there for me so will move on to them. Don't get me wrong...this wine is fine but not great.

2/14/2010 - drew.w.lyon@smithbarney.com wrote:

Nothing wrong with this wine at all. I can't jump up and down, but most wines don't command that reaction. If you see it on a menu you won't be dissappointed.

2/14/2010 - drew.w.lyon@smithbarney.com wrote:

Loved this wine. Decanted for about an hour and had with an amazing homemade lasagna. I was expecting it to be tight and probably way too early. Surprised all of us that a 2007 could be this good at this stage. Can't wait to open another one but will wait a while as it'll get even better.

6/4/2009 - drew.w.lyon@smithbarney.com wrote:

this wine just got 95 points from WS. I ordered 6 bottles and tried one tonite to see what I was dealing with...unbelievable. buttery, mature and smooth. If you don't llike Kister like Chards this is not for you. I cant wait to try in a year or two. If I can wait...buy this wine!

5/28/2009 - drew.w.lyon@smithbarney.com wrote:

First of all....I love magnums...they just seem to taste better. I really liked it. Served at a dinner party and it was a hit. Decanted for about an hour and drank. Consistently good remarks. I think Dunn's can be forever on the opening but this one did just fine.

5/28/2009 - drew.w.lyon@smithbarney.com wrote:

This is an overwhelmingly good wine. We sat around a fire pit and decided to open up something exceptional. I went inside and said lets try this it should be phenominial. Two of my guests had some Hundred Acre but hadn't tried any of it yet. I told them it was born ready and we decided to try it. Reviews from all three of us are exceptional. One of my guests hadn't ordered this years (tough economy) and called me the next day to say he ordered it. Buy and drink this wine!

5/28/2009 - drew.w.lyon@smithbarney.com wrote:

i read through the reviews and think people are crazy. I have quite a bit of Dominus but hadn't had a bottle in a while. We had a blind tasting where everyone brought a bottle...6 bottles in all. This got second and it was tight with #1. It was open for a half hour and poured. I loved it. Sometimes I think these tasters opening and decanting for 4 hours are just cork sniffers. This is a VERY good bottle of wine.

4/3/2009 - drew.w.lyon@smithbarney.com wrote:

3rd time I have had this bottle and unfortunately it is now gone! :-( I just got the 2006 in so get to try it all over again. Got the three pack the first time around but this time got 9 bottles. Can't imagine the Harlan can be any better but that's what they say!

3/5/2009 - drew.w.lyon@smithbarney.com wrote:

Really liked this bottle of wine! I only have one more too. smooth and ready to drink.

2/28/2009 - drew.w.lyon@smithbarney.com wrote:

I sat out on the veranda at Sbragia with Adam and Kathy and had this without the lable on it yet a couple months ago. Couldn't believe how good it was already. They are just excellant at what they do.If you haven't had a chance to visit them you need to do it. Not only are they terrific winemakers, but incredible hosts in their tasting room. Ask them if Adam or Ed can sign a bottle! They are usually incredibly accomodative! Try this zin! I liked it more then even their more established zins.

2/28/2009 - drew.w.lyon@smithbarney.com wrote:

Had this bottle at Gary Dankos with the first few courses. I thought it was a perfect age. Buttery and wonderful with soft and round flavors of citrus. I am a heavy Kistler and Ramey chard drinker but liked this better then most. The age doesn't hurt. Reminded me a little of the Top 100 Canoe Ridge I bought a few years back and loved.