88 Acres Bars

A silkiness that forms cascading legs; aroma of the cooked agave, herbal elements, and citric notes. The delicacy of floral notes and distinctive flavor creating a smooth and pleasurable aftertaste.

Rested for 24 months in oak barrels. A powerful sweet aroma of the cooked agave in perfect balance with wood, butter, pecan, and vanilla. A delectable silky and round flavor that is true ecstasy.

Rustic, leathery, and Bordelais in style, the '88 Ridge Monte Bello is a throw back and a wine in excellent condition; quite soft on the palate, this wine is now at its peak.

98 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The '88 Haut-Brion is the wine of the vintage and one of the greatest Haut-Brions ever made; super powerful and ripe, with masses of spice, mint and berry character; full-bodied.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG A Stubborn wine in its youth, the '88 Calon Segur is to die for now; well not quite, but it is a very tasty treat for current service; enjoy this legend while it is at its peak.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG A firm, tasty and thorougholy enjoyable Pomerol, the '88 Certain de May exhibits a tremendous range of flavors; a great example of aristocratic merlot.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR The tight and powerful '88 Gruaud Larose has lots of tannin and fruit concentration; Full-bodied, with lovely violet and berry aromas and flavors; built for aging.