Jay Kline

9.2

Presented to me double-blind. The wine pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears and some signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and dried, mixed fruits: brambles, plum, blueberry, purple flowers, leather, earth and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and rich. Alcohol is medium+. Pretty tasty stuff.

Initial conclusions: this could be a Merlot (or blend thereof), Cabernet Franc (or blend), Cabernet Sauvignon (or blend), Shiraz (or blend) Tempranillo or Syrah from the United States, France, Australia or Spain. The fruit is the star here so I’m taking this to the “new world”. Plus, there is a generosity and elevated alcohol that gives me Aussie vibes (though I find the wine balanced). I also think this has 15-20 years of age. Final conclusion: this is a Shiraz blend from Australia, Barossa, 2005. Daaaaaang. Andrew Will! I don’t hate my call but I should have probably done better with this one since I’m very familiar with these wines. Still much to learn. Drink now through 2037. — 13 hours ago

Billy L.

9.8

PNP / Exceptional @ 10 years young! 65% Cab. Sauv., 30% Cab. Franc & the rest Merlot. Classic Oakville with deep dark fruit concentration, lots of glycerin, opulent drinking experience. Kudos to Russell Bevan-Owner/Winemaker! Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻 — 4 months ago

Paul J

9.4

1hr+ decant. Dark purple color. Medicinal nose with some dirt, baking spices, and eucalyptus. Same on the palate with nice texture and solid tannins. Medium depth and finish. Vibrant wine. — 6 months ago

with Brooke

Henry Fuseler

9.2

5/2026. Very nice Washington Cab. Good fruit, nice on the palate and lingers. Paired well with the various seafood appetizers at Mr. Friendly’s.

My 3rd vintage. — a day ago

Anna Sangiacomo

9.2

Russell Bevan will be joining with Middleton partners on a joint project. No longer will we see this wine. Enjoy while you can. — 4 months ago

Kyle Volluz

9.4

Superlative red that would stand up to any bold, flavorful protein. — 4 months ago

Rob Brobst III

9.9

One of the greats!!! @Paul T HB @Shay A @John Van Trijp — 6 months ago

Jody Scharf

9.2

nice value franc big fan. ready now. 👏 to the wine maker. — 7 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2019 vintage. Intense af. Fruit and tannins galore and them tannins ain’t leaving anytime soon. If you can survive the palate assault, it’s pretty balanced now…just needs a quarter century to chill the bleep out. You got a 25-spot to spare? I don’t. So decant 5-8 hours in advance of consumption or open a day (or two) beforehand and put the cork back in. Might just avoid a trip to the ER. 3.20.26. — 2 months ago

Ericsson

9.6

Love this Napa Vintage and beginning to develop tertiary flavors of leather, earthed while still getting fresh a fruit ones as well. — 4 months ago