April 12, 2020 - Held up surprisingly well considering it’s 14 years old. Didn’t really have high expectations but have to say it was smooth and juicy and got better as it opened. Juicy blackberry, leather, mocha, and chocolate.
May 25, 2017 - Opened at race 2017. It was ok. And so much better than the 1st one we open.
March 25, 2016 - Nice wine. Drank at family dinner. Did not take notes.
September 10, 2015 - This is a great bottle of wine.
June 28, 2015 - always a good wine - ready to drink
January 28, 2015 - Very good wine. Good to drink now, but with a few years ahead. Balanced, still with a good fruit.
December 31, 2014 - i had to check the label to see if i had opened a Don Melchor by mistake. Beautiful colour,nose and taste. Very good. This aged very well with smooth tannins and lots of fruit.
April 23, 2013 - Corked!
March 5, 2013 - Super! Delicious right now and good concentration. It has everything i expected for this wine - dark berry fruits, wild cherry, good acidity, earthy, licorice, smooth tannins, a hint of chocolate, quite complex, and long after taste. This is a keeper and great PQR. Well rewarded for my patient. Too bad it is my last bottle.
February 15, 2013 - One of the last of those Sam's luncheon bargains. If you like intense concentration then this is for you; even the bubbles in the glass on pouring were purple. Heady dense berry aromas, plus some perfumed oaky notes. Coats the palate with strident, extracted fruit, firmly structured, lingering finish.
I cannot understand those who thought years ago this was past its prime - far from it. Years of life remain if you had not drunk all the bottles. Also, it is hard to conceive of getting a better value in concentrated cab than this.