Diane Heyboer

9.0

Had the 2016 on Derby Day 2025. Dark, rich fruits. Some chocolate with a hint of leather. Vanilla and caramel from the barrel. Very interesting wine. The artwork on the front label is absolutely fascinating. Had to do the back of the bottle to get it in this app. — 8 months ago

with Matthew, Ethan and 2 others

Jay Kline

9.4

Served double-blind at Tasting Group. The wine pours a deep ruby color with a near opaque core. Medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. No signs of sediment or gas. On the nose, the wine is clean, developing and very expressive. Very attractive notes of dark and red fruits: cassis, ripe plums, dark brambles, dark cherries, leaf tobacco, cedar box, cocoa, Flintstones vitamins, a touch of eucalyptus and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes on the nose. The finish is long with lovely texture and some crushed gravel minerals. Alcohol is medium+. This is a very easy wine to like. It’s beautifully balanced but it leans more towards the fruit rather than the structure. The fruit is just so lush that it’s very hard to me to place this in the Old World. I called Cabernet Sauvignon (and blends), from California, from Napa Valley from 2017. Close! Wow…my first Tor and what a generous contribution to Tasting Group! Obviously, I'm not complaining. This is drinking very well in its youth but considering the undeniable balance and quality of the fruit, I think this will continue to be awesome through 2039. — 2 years ago

Justin Colby

9.0

Deep garnet. Yeasty plum, oak fragrance with a hint of saddle. Liquid suede mouthfeel. Black cherry, toasted oak, supple and lengthy tannins. Smooth finish with smoky vanilla notes. Went with our California style vegan burritos so well! (Fried papas and fajita veggies, avocado, and olive oil flour tortillas.) For $7.99 at Trader Joe’s, the value can’t be beat! — 5 years ago

Martijn

9.5

I have always been a fan of the wines from this domain. Now at age 15/16 this wine stands firm! Everything comes together with a nose of red fruit, licorice, leathersoap. The mouthfeeling is silky, cherries you know these big black ones, subtle acidity making you want to drink more but no need as the finish takes you over the minute. Fantastic wine! — 8 months ago

JFP

9.3

A real treat. Definitely need to find another. — 4 years ago

Daniel DeSantis

9.7

Well balanced, a little fruity, very good with steak — 5 years ago

Chris Zitzman

9.4

Smoky!

Want a reason to try some California Sangiovese?

There ya be. As it opens the fruit just seems to erupt- and all the while the smoke just kicks back, feet up, waiting.

Just outstanding. — 8 months ago

with Beth

Ted

9.1

Juicy and a lot of fun to drink. Dark fruits, blackberries and blueberries. Maybe even a little smoke. — 8 months ago

Ty Clark

9.0

Great Italian white. Loved it. Light/crisp — 5 years ago

with Mande

Chris Hiromura

9.4

Great young petite Syrah. Going to get a few more bottles to age. Benefited from time to breath. Really enjoyed this!!! — 5 years ago