February 27, 2020 - Cassis and earth, mature, really good. B+
December 22, 2018 - This is balanced and still fresh with nice aged flavors of dried berries and earthy leathers along with a hint of mint. Rather lean at this point but with a fine density although it was over-shadowed by the ‘77 Ridge Montebello alongside. At Daniel game dinner.
November 12, 2016 - Heritage 2016 Blind Wine Tasting Challenge - BYO Dinner (Jean Georges Steakhouse - ARIA - Las Vegas NV): Small glass, brief note. Fully mature black fruit, lots of earth. Good spice on palate. slightly dirty finish to me. I liked this wine tonight, while some others liked it a lot more.
November 18, 2015 - Dinner in NYC (Gander): Bright, clean, a bit more simple than Heitz, lacks the depth. This wine is all about the fruit.
June 17, 2015 - Vibrant dark fruit aromas. Medium to full bodied with supple dark fruits, tobacco, earth, rust/blood and a touch of mint. Holding up well.
May 20, 2014 - From a tasting last winter. Most structured of the 77's, opens with time. Cherries.
January 10, 2014 - Great old Cali Cab, with fantastic bouquet that ranges from cassis to leather and a touch of mint, very complex and near perfect maturity and balance. Would be exceptional with a slightly longer and smooth finish, some dryness developing in the finish.
November 17, 2013 - 1977 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley – Huge nose from the start with layers of sweet black berries, spicy cedar, tobacco, anise, earth and leather. Lots of fruit on the palate. Sweet black fruit, cherry, cassis, earth, leather, anise, cedar, tobacco leading to a long smooth, silky smokey finish. Still very youthful, but awesome tonight, may improve with age.
March 16, 2013 - Another Saturday at Knightsbridge - mostly blind (Northbrook, IL): Tasted double blind. Mature black fruit with moderate density and length. Not at the same level as another bottle tasted blind a year ago.
January 21, 2012 - Another Saturday at Knightsbridge - mostly blind (Northbrook, IL): Tasted double blind. Red and black fruit on nose with very good earthy aromas in back. Good power but very elegant. Palate much more black fruit driven with wonderful concentration, easy to mistake for Bordeaux. Very balanced and well textured.