7/14/2016 - Mike Toast Does not like this wine:

Disappointingly tannic and unexpressive, even after an hour. Ordered off a restaurant list, possibly a poorly stored bottle, but no apparent signs of seepage. Avoid.

12/1/2013 - Mike Toast wrote:

Needs time. Slow ox'ed for 2 hours and drank over the next 2 and it was never ready. Muted nose. The palate has traces of kirsch and red fruits, but not pronounced and perhaps in a a bit of dumb phase? Still a nice drink and (these bottles) should be ready in 2018.

12/1/2013 - Mike Toast wrote:

Slow ox'ed for 2 hours. Faint aromas of red fruits. Some earthiness in the palate but overall the fruit was muted. I wanted so badly to like it but in the end it was even a bit thin and a disappointment.

9/23/2013 - Mike Toast Likes this wine:

excellent mature cab. cinnamon, nutmeg, dark red fruits. they don't make em like they used too.

8/19/2011 - Mike Toast wrote:

Great wine. Aromatics arent there yet but the palate is robust and delineated with flavors of beef blood and pomegrantes, very juicy and explosive.

8/19/2011 - Mike Toast wrote:

Loads of stuffing and nicely made, but still dormant, needs time.

8/19/2011 - Mike Toast wrote:

Big nose, powerful flavors yet light on its feet. This vintage is a little flabby imo, but its still enjoyable.

8/19/2011 - Mike Toast wrote:

needed more decantation but silky, sexy wine

8/19/2011 - Mike Toast wrote:

Textbook Chablis, with juicy acidity, fine precision and long finish. Showing beautifully right now.

2/21/2011 - Mike Toast wrote:

NR

2/21/2011 - Mike Toast wrote:

This wine is open for business. Nice nose, classic Napa Cab aromas. Palate shows nice fruit with well integrated oak and tannins. Very open and seductive, goes down (too) easily. Long and classy.

11/14/2010 - Mike Toast wrote:

Slow to open and by the time it was fully there, most of it was gone. Still, dont think we missed much.

9/12/2010 - Mike Toast wrote:

Modestly aromatic. Very rich and lush dark fruit, really tasty. HIghly concentrated cabernet, so much so that it can feel a bit heavy on the palate but with enough acidity to remain thoroughly enjoyable.

3/17/2010 - Mike Toast wrote:

Too young, still showing some oak and sweetness. Give it 5 years.

3/13/2010 - Mike Toast wrote:

pleasant rustic italian nose but never opened up, or showed anything.

11/29/2009 - Mike Toast wrote:

burnt ember nose

11/1/2009 - Mike Toast wrote:

Afraid RMP was right about this wine. Im guessing itll get back to its old state at some point, when it was seductive and delicious, but now its just brutally unbalanced and unenjoylble And bc of this, the horsiness shows up too prominently in the nose and onthe palate. Wait a year or two before opening and hope its just a transitional stage.

10/18/2009 - Mike Toast wrote:

terrific!

10/18/2009 - Mike Toast wrote:

Too young but beautiful nose, nice palate. Tannins are present.

10/18/2009 - Mike Toast wrote:

Wow, not what I expected at all. Heat!

10/18/2009 - Mike Toast wrote:

Hamptons 09 w Evan

10/11/2009 - Mike Toast wrote:

absolute mammoth of a wine, ink staining, rich palate, drank too young

3/15/2009 - Mike Toast wrote:

slight barnyard blew off. classic gruaud very nice.

3/15/2009 - Mike Toast wrote:

Nose isnt showing yet: prob develops more secondary flavors too but the texture and hedonsim are amazing

9/27/2008 - Mike Toast wrote:

Just starting to open, with an intriguiding and beautfiul flowery nose. Fruit is still rich deep and wonderful.

9/27/2008 - Mike Toast wrote:

Ready to drink and enjoyable, but not a blockbuster.

4/13/2008 - Mike Toast wrote:

Great material, just needs time.

4/13/2008 - Mike Toast wrote:

Wonderfully soft palate filled with spice and complexity. Typical '91 flavors of earth are present but only in the long, savory finish.

4/6/2008 - Mike Toast wrote:

Just great, classic Yquem. SO much upside potl but drinking nicely now.

4/6/2008 - Mike Toast wrote:

Good aromatics, nice texture, really good concentration - but right now its an unpleasant vanilla milkshake on the palate.

2/17/2008 - Mike Toast wrote:

Still young and showing a bit too much acidity, but wow powerful, delicate, wonderful burgundy!

2/17/2008 - Mike Toast wrote:

Hard to read young champagne

2/17/2008 - Mike Toast wrote:

Floral aromas, Nice silky texture, great balance and midpalate. Elegant classy wine without much complexity.

12/4/2007 - Mike Toast wrote:

needs 90 mins to open properly

12/4/2007 - Mike Toast wrote:

fascintating pepper smoke

12/4/2007 - Mike Toast wrote:

some bricking lots of smoke, enjoyable if not chunky

12/4/2007 - Mike Toast wrote:

pleasant nose and palate, sharp finish

12/4/2007 - Mike Toast wrote:

very enjoyable, good acidity.

12/4/2007 - Mike Toast wrote:

needs a lot of air to show. good concentration in the midpalate, slightly light around the edges. lots of earth and dirt on the palate, some oak on the finish.

12/4/2007 - Mike Toast wrote:

needs 2 hrs to open at least

12/1/2007 - Mike Toast wrote:

Good concentration and depth, some green on the nose and palate, but rich and enjoyable. Mature.

9/15/2007 - Mike Toast wrote:

wet, damp scented nose on open...quickly blew off...into a beautiful fragrance of tar earth and dirty roses. Dark ruby color. V slight sweetness on the attack, somewhat modern/international round body, great concerntration and intensity. Still young. Will it ever develop complexity on the finish...wait 3-5 to try another and find out.

8/16/2007 - Mike Toast wrote:

too young (from mag) but after about 3+ hours decanted it showed great energy and bright fruit...huge future ahead

8/16/2007 - Mike Toast wrote:

Advanced and fascinating, lots of coffee burnt rubber, very precise and long

8/16/2007 - Mike Toast wrote:

very closed but stemmy, elegant/pretty wine

2/16/2007 - Mike Toast wrote:

dull, heavy fruit, non existant acidity, alcoholic

3/11/2006 - Mike Toast wrote:

Brooding nose of earth and mushrooms. Not a concentrated wine, but the palate was great! Bigtime saddle leather and earth that lasts... Finish is lip smackingly dry - a mild shortcoming, but not enough to dampen my enthusiasm. Nice Barolo!

3/11/2006 - Mike Toast wrote:

This wine is not for me. Very oaky and grapey and primary, but the fruit just wasnt vibrant like other young Aussies - this one had some aged syrah notes. Perhaps an off bottle, but Im not willing to take another chance.

3/13/2006 - Mike Toast wrote:

Not a hedonistic wine, but shows a lot of personality. Nose is nothing special, body is light and even mildly thin in the midpalate, but it comes across as elegant - and the finish really makes the wine - powerful and complex. Some strong coffee/expresso notes, mixed with roasted meats and even some tobacco. Very interesting and unusual palate made it a crowd pleaser - tho not at first. Good food wine.

3/4/2006 - Mike Toast wrote:

Dark purple color. Nose dominated by blueberries. Very big powerful fruit but the wine is not at all out of balance or hot. Nicely made wine, just not too delicate - not a food wine.