Holding up nicely! Great acid, structure and texture... wonderfully tarry. And also nostalgic; it’s the year I started at RMW... what fun. — 7 years ago
1981 rated April 8 2017; Iodine, phenol, teriyaki beef, leather, rhubarb, savory, wet sandstone, weighty, super nice texture, intense cherry finish, silky on the palate, beautiful wine! Holding up amazingly well with many years ahead. — 7 years ago
This Cabernet, from an unnamed famous vineyard in Napa Valley is drinking beautifully! Just tasted again we are blown away by its grace and balance, it’s broad and sassy character and it’s amazing large yet restrained presence. Such a treasure... it’s a shame it’s sold out.
— 3 years ago
1981 rated 4-8-17. Wow! Leather, sweet tobacco, soy, cold iron, brightness on the palate, silky texture, cherry fruit, teriyaki, umami, terrific acidity & balance. Still so youthful, smells like a fabulous cigar, this wine is amazing. — 7 years ago
Ever evolving: root beer, mineral, Pepper, tarry, deep, tart, nice!! — 8 years ago
Delicious! Beautiful floral nose backs up a wonderfully fruity and cedar based palate, graceful weight on the palate... yum — 3 years ago
Gemello 1968 Cab! Really?!! It's F-ing amazing. Awesome texture, depth, richness, still bright and fruitful. Truly an incredible bottle of wine. Too bad this vineyard is now a housing development. — 7 years ago
Yum. Profuse violets, meaty, minerally, juicy, tart, flavorful, fun. — 8 years ago
Super concentrated, thick; white pepper, slate, dark fruit. Inky. Still youthful. — 8 years ago
Marta Rich
Sales Calera Winery
This is beautiful, very elegant and flavorful — 3 years ago