David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.7

Simply stunning! Especially, for a Sonoma, not a Napa Cabernet. 😳

Follow up AB Cowgirl wine after the Saxum. If ever you thought a Sonoma Cabernet could not stand tall with a great Napa Cabernet, have a well aged good vintage of A. Raf..

4 hour decant.

Still medium plus, round, velvety tannins. Lush, rich, ruby; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, ripe strawberries, hints of heavenly raspberries, plum, dark, rich forest floor w/ dry leaves, steeped fruit tea, mid/dark berry cola, dark, dry Indian/Asian spices, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon to stick, caramel notes, malt balls, dark chocolate baking bar, black licorice to anise, dry, crushed limestone powder, soft, fresh tobacco, dry, used leather, softened tarry notes, some dry herbs-bay leaf sprinkled with sage, dry crushed rocks/river stone, dry top soil, candied & withering, dark, red, blue flowers framed in violets & lavender, crazy, round, excellent acidity, well structured & balanced for days, elegant, polished and an endless finish. Harmony on the palate.

Find an 07, you’ll thank me later. My highest recommendation for Napa/Sonoma Cabernets.

10-15 years of good drinking left in this 07. — 2 days ago

Paul J

9.2

Half bottle. Always solid. Didn’t match up against the Konstantin Frank Riesling but was good. See previous notes. — 21 hours ago

with Brooke

Ming L

9.1

For solid, fairly-priced Bordeaux blends from Napa/Sonoma, the Mariner and BV Tapestry are my picks.
The ‘18 is ripe, dark, and juicy and lots of herbal elements. Supple tannins. Long savory finish.
Should have a good 8-10 years life ahead.
— 10 days ago

Amanda Thomas

9.4

Very raisiny on the nose, deep red plum and a little leathery upon tasting. Simply delicious. — 3 days ago

with Tim

Daniel Sullivan

9.5

Straw color with green edges.
Fresh Meyer lemon.
Tart and lean minaret acidity.
Long fat buster:) — 3 days ago

garry post

9.1

Big, complex Pinot, jammy, fruit forward but not, I think, a fruit bomb. Dark red,purple shades. — 15 days ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.1

Lovely. Definitely aged enough. Tastes almost like an aged Bordeaux. Tumeric, dark fruit, boysenberries, ….Needs lots of air. — 7 days ago

Trish Cereda

9.5

One of my favorite Pinots. Full of flavor but not too heavy. Great with food. Had it with a BLT and was in heaven! — 14 days ago

WC Fields

9.2

Big. Deep and brooding Pinot. Double blind had some calling it as a Syrah. — 17 days ago

Raul Puga

9.4

Always delicious — 2 days ago