Sam Maniar

9.4

Gets better as you drink it. Wow. — 6 years ago

Cheri Coyle

9.0

Yummy! Full juicy. Will be even better in a few more years. Thank u Aonair for the invite to share. Time to order — 7 years ago

Michael Mathews

9.4

Gorgeous wine. Dark chocolate, tar, smoke, cedar and charred and pleasant oak on the nose. Low acidity, but great structure. Beautiful on the palate....long finish. Thanks PJ!! — 8 years ago

with PJ, Sonia and 3 others

Shay A

9.4

Steve Distler, owner of Arnyca, is doing consulting for a few small labels out in Napa. As I've posted before, his Arnyca cab franc is my favorite out of Napa Valley. He was the former GM at O'Brien Estate and was able to add them to his portfolio, along with Cobden Wini (winemaker for Arnyca and winemaker at O'Brien), Frias Family and Jack Winery. Killer line-up of small production stuff. We hosted him for a wine dinner and all of it was stellar.

Jack Winery utilizes the talents of Aonair winemaker Grant Long Jr. Jack was started by Vernon Wells (former MLB player) and Chris Ianetta (current MLB player). This '14 cab is from Diamond mountain and drinking well at a young age. Not as monstrous as young Howell Mountain cabs. Red and black fruit dominant with a decent amount of espresso and pepper. Needs to rest for a few years but has very good potential to be extremely good. — 9 years ago

with Steve

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.2

One of our favorite Grenache slash Grenache Blends out of California. Especially because of how different it is to the usual wine made with this varietal. This blend is 88% Grenache and 12% Syrah. Deep ruby red core. Some Syrah characteristics on the nose, caramel, maple smoked bacon and bark as well as some perfume and floral notes from the Grenache. High tannins (8/10) and moderate body covered with a ton of dark fruits. Attack is so smooth leveled with a punch in the finish. Tannins carry through with long and lingering finish. Absolutely delicious and will definitely continue to purchase these wines from Grant! Drink till 2030. — 10 years ago

with Sean and India

Eric Miquelon

9.3

Awesome, non-fortified desert wine. — 11 years ago

TheSkip

9.2

Hate the bottle, love the wine! So plush with great tannin integration — 7 years ago

Jeremy Hollingsworth

9.0

Classic Napa Cabernet. Medium body and nice long finish. Dark red fruit with slight oak and spice — 8 years ago

with Dillon

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Just got back from our cruise but want to keep California Wine Month going strong. Decided to crack open our favorite bottling (ATM) from Aonair.

Dark ruby red. Layered nose with cinnamon, blackberries, black currants and dark gravel. Heavy tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Needed some air to fill up in the mid palate. Nice level of complexity with some solid minerality on the palate. A touch savory too and notes of blackberries, spices, dried herbs and a little bit of blue fruits. Long finish. Drink till 2028. — 8 years ago

with Sean and India

Rich Maus

9.6

2 hour decant was helpful but can't wait to try this bottle in a few years. More complexity than the Aonair we opened already which makes this a perfect wine for a big meal. Kept getting better as we finished the bottle. — 9 years ago

Shay A

9.4

Wow. I shouldn't be surprised that a wine made by Grant Long Jr is phenomenal, just like his Aonair Wines portfolio, but holy smokes this is so delicious. Beautiful royal purple color in the glass and it smells of boysenberry, licorice and blueberries. Lovely bit of vanilla, light oak and cassis on the tongue. For $55, not many out there can top this for the price. @Greg Ballington, you and I are in agreement about this wine...so good! — 9 years ago

Meredith Deaton

9.8

Really great wine! Light enough for summer but with enough backbone to be satisfying. Unique finish. — 10 years ago

Seth Truman

9.2

This wine is great. Paired it with aged chipotle cheddar, aged Irish Gouda and gourmet salami. Bon appetit! — 12 years ago

Joseph Gois

9.7

Easily one of the best I’ve had! Everything the style should have with next to none of the boozy nose & alcohol found in the high ABVs. — 7 years ago

with Jim

Shay A

9.3

Lovely story here at Reverie II. Grant Long, winemaker for Aonair, Blue Oak, Jack, and others, purchased the original Reverie label/brand from Diamond mountain after the owner sold the property. All current grapes and barrels were theirs and they moved their estate on the other side of 29, just down the road from Hunnicutt and re-branded as Reverie II. BEAUTIFUL new spot! Views are amazing. Part of the Aonair team left to now run this, so we knew before we showed up that it would be a great time.

Reverie II focuses on some unique wines...their white is a Marsanne Rousanne, and their reds are Tempranillo, barbera, Cab Franc, Cab Sauv and a special Reserve Cab Sauv. While all were enjoyable, this barbera was incredible. Totally blown away. Pinot-esque with the cherry and cedar notes, but the finish had the smallest hint of blackberries and blueberries. Acidic and wonderfully balanced. A must stop visit, if for the views only! — 8 years ago

Paul J

9.2

5 out of 10 last night for me....fruit forward, young, silky, spice, very enjoyable.... — 8 years ago

with Steve

Rich Maus

9.1

As Grant says these are ready to drink now. Very smooth for such a young cab. — 9 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

This is the only white produced by Grant at Aonair. Made entirely from Mount Veeder fruit. This blend is made up of 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Sauvignon Muscat (need to double check) and 5% Semillon. Crystal clear medium yellow. Thick nose with some spices on the attack, almost caramel and golden apples. Slightly sweet aroma. Moderate plus acidity (7.5/10) with a crisp and refreshing medium body. No sharpness, very balanced and structured. Some ginger and citrus notes on the palate. Long and lingering finish with a little honeysuckle. Beautiful white blend and excellent work by Grant. Drink till 2022. — 9 years ago

with India

Me

9.4

Excellent Grenache, surprised to find it's from the Napa region. Nice light flavorful finish — 11 years ago

Adessa Eskridge

9.8

Aonair Super Tuscan 2009 Coombsville, bottle unlabeled. Enjoyed with amazing company and great memories. Napa 2013 — 12 years ago