Kathy Takayama

9.5

Beautiful earthy, currants and mocha. Typical Musar finish, which subtly unfolds across the palate to keep you in anticipation for the next sip. It is a fabulous cousin to Musar's flagship wine, but a star in its own right. — 7 years ago

Mike R

9.0

More like Pinot noir than a cab but still left us with smiles on Wednesday which is better than a frown ion any day

Just drinking stuff to get my anticipation up for WNH and FL

Just like the Monkees - here we come - 😀😀 — 8 years ago

Benjamin Keator

9.8

The 2012 is still holding so damn tight. Definitely more approachable than a year ago but please full decant for 1.5 hours otherwise you are just wasting the best Chardonnay made in America. Everytime I open a bottle it reminds me of the excitement of losing my virginity...the anticipation is killer, but the actual event is magic! — 9 years ago

with David

Colin Craft

9.3

Slightly smoked berries, unsweetened cough syrup with notes of melted jolly-ranchers that have been mixed with water. This wine, for me, would be ideal on a 102 degree afternoon in August, around 5:15pm as the sun is on the edge of being unbearable – on its way to become a delightful evening. With intentions of grabbing a rosé... instead, I would grab this charming Gamay to boost my palate into the evening, with anticipation of a bolder evening red. — 10 years ago

Kathleen Hodgins

9.6

Well hello new friend. The label refers to Kew Vineyards as a "hidden gem". We feel the same about The Soldier's Grant. Beautiful in the glass; deep colour with a hint of bronze(and great legs!), with a nose that makes you smile in anticipation. The taste does not disappoint. A definite winner. — 10 years ago

Matt Young

9.4

Heard a lot about this, so there was a lot of anticipation. And it was very good. Very big, tannic and explosive. However, for me, it fell short of the Berringer. So goes the plight of tasting different wines back to back. Would like try this again on its own. — 11 years ago

with Amy and Tom

Rob DeShane

8.9

So much anticipation, somewhat dissatisfied. Burgundy.... — 11 years ago

Chris Killoran

9.7

GIGANTIC ANTICIPATION for this over the next decade, couldn't help myself to 1 of 12 now it's time to patiently wait! — 11 years ago

Tricia Sinarine

9.6

This is a nice dessert wine — 12 years ago

leon egozi

9.6

In anticipation of the upcoming fall allocation — 8 years ago

Spinning_spins

9.4

Visited the beautiful Woodenhead winery today, a spectacular day near the Russian River. I've always liked this wine, and sought it today with anticipation. In terms of style, it generally matches what the label implies, that is, a perfect pairing with seafood, especially oysters. This 2015 though, wow! Unlike previous vintages I've had, this is meatier and spicier, with higher alc (13.8%). In spite of zero oak, there is richness in both texture and flavor. Aromas and flavors of passion fruit, yellow apple, brioche, lemon thyme, wet concrete. Oysters? Yes, but also hearty fish dishes and or cream sauces. — 8 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.5

It's a savory wine, the way I like it and the way Randall Grahm usually makes it. Dark and mysterious, it smells of meat and olives and earth, with a little black fruit thrown in just to make it palatable for everybody else. There is, however, a “cleanliness” to it that is often obscured by oak. It's just the same way on the palate, with flavors mimicking the aromas. The finish lingers comfortably and provides plenty of anticipation for the next sip. Meditate on a piece of dark chocolate while sipping this. — 9 years ago

Ryan Key

9.0

Opaque black violet. Burgundy rim to black center. Vanilla, leather aroma. Tannic and prickly on the back of my tongue. Not sure what is in here - Syrah? cab? Really awesome. — 9 years ago

Chaz Judy

9.4

Smell alone makes me shiver with anticipation. Taste: smooth vanilla, happy whiskeyed oak, finished in long slow raisin. Yum! — 10 years ago

with Joseph, Jadrienne and 4 others

Chip Krotee

9.0

Deep purple color drove anticipation. Excellent start with a interesting nose which was not as bold as expected. However, I appreciated the fruit which was presented. The texture as you drink still remains delicate, yet pleasing. Plum and cherry with soft tannins. A finish that doesn't disappoint which invites you back. Good at $85 if you can find it. Over $125 would be pushing it in my opinion. — 10 years ago

Natasha C

9.4

Been looking for this for a while. Lived up to the anticipation. — 11 years ago

Ed Merrison

8.9

The big smile rating has much to do with a) how in the mood I was for this (lamb back straps, winter's day), the anticipation of it being exactly what was required and the resounding way in which it proved me right. Blackberry and cassis, cigar box complexity, amplitude, medium body and - the best thing - supple, grainy fruit tannins that held the fruit in a warm and enduring embrace. — 11 years ago

Nate Spoelman

9.0

After much anticipation I wasn't let down. Notes of rich, extracted dark fruit, dates, black cherry, freshly plowed organic soil. Satiny-smooth finish. — 11 years ago

Andrew Yandell

9.0

Sativa. Herbal flowers. Edge of the lemon wedge, with the anticipation if acid. Waxy and clean. Dull pearly dandelion tint. Wool and passion fruit — 12 years ago

David Witsken

8.9

This is a full bodied red that hits your taste buds fast and hard. My mouth is salivating in anticipation of pairing it with a juicy tri-tip steak. My better half says "Smooth, crisp, clean finish." — 8 years ago

Robert McCall

9.3

Ask and I shall receive. 4hr decant delivers. Classic BdM notes of sweet oak, earth funk, dark cherry, old leather. I'm getting about 30 seconds of palate costing pleasure too. Plush acid/tannin structure around an earthy dark cherry, tobacco complexity. Oh Lisini you surpassed my anticipation. — 8 years ago

Sonia Ross

9.0

April bubbles, Spanish in anticipation of our upcoming trip — 8 years ago

Kari Pierce Ashley

9.0

Lovely Sangiovese blend had in anticipation of our trip to Italy. Dried cherry and cranberry on the nose with subtle tobacco scent, with a much more complex pallet. Old world taste, medium body, dried cherry, licorice and tobacco with bright acidity. — 9 years ago

Don Beckham

9.3

Sensational! — 9 years ago

Robert Branden Shine

9.5

This wine had me jump in to a cacao jungle, in this rare jungle I came across a aromatic and pungent herb tobacco. The tobacco acted as a buffer to the oak and caressed the palette like none other. There is a presence of black cherry on the mountain forrest floor where I taste a fallen oak and a land unknown. It looks as though any age has a presence whether young or old on a wine of this magnitude. Awesome job on this one, will be happy to try again years from now. This wine decanted:first; it will transport you to a world unknown; next, it will have your cheeks will pop with anticipation that spirals your tastebuds like a whirlwind; lastly it brings to miss what you have finished... — 10 years ago

Dave Montagne

9.0

In anticipation of Sept 2016!
— 10 years ago

Alex Fishman

9.3

Opening up - in anticipation of the steaks! — 11 years ago

with rachel

Brett Banfield

9.4

Anticipation!!!!! Review to follow. — 11 years ago

Bridget Meagher

9.6

Anticipation! Xmas dinner 2013. — 12 years ago

Andrew Yandell

10

Anticipation galore — 12 years ago