Carl Fischer

9.3

I tried this right out of the bottle and was a little worried - super tight and one dimensional - but after two hours open it was singing and I was smiling. The nose has a more savory profile but the palate is full of bright red fruits with crushed gravel on the finish. Super smooth - the fruit and spice from the Grenache keeps the gaminess/savory flavors of the Syrah in check while the Mourvèdre adds richness. Helen Keplinger is a genius when it comes to these new world “old world blends” - I have yet to have one from her that hasn’t been fantastic. — 8 years ago

Robert Rothfield

9.2

PNP and ready to go — 9 years ago

Rob Owen

9.8

Seriously. A 16-yr old Zin... Bright berries, very fruit-forward. And it just lingers on your palette until you can't help but take another sip. Simply incredible durability for a Zinfandel. #ZinMaster #HouseOfZin — 9 years ago

Michael Schamis

9.1

Intense citrus aromas with notes of pear, apricot and wet stone. Big, rich and dry on the palate. Flavors of lemon and lemon zest and citrus oil leads to deep, stone minerality, grassiness and full, deep acidity with just a hint of oak. The finish is incredibly dry and zesty with intense length and depth. — 9 years ago

with Kati

Natalie Stassen

9.1

We enjoyed this one — 10 years ago

Joseph Mrak

9.3

Nice Howell man example. Well balanced. Not a heavy cab. — 10 years ago

Pga

9.7

Joe Davis makes one of the finest Cali pilots. — 10 years ago

Paul Giovenco

9.5

Really nice drop — 11 years ago

Jamelle Legaspi

9.4

For $16 at BevMo, and you have to let it breah for an hour. This is an amazing find. — 12 years ago

Lisa Zaleski

9.1

Really good for 3.99 at trader Joes. — 12 years ago

Michael Murphy

9.2

Three Sticks never disappoints. Fully bodied, dark berry, smooth tannin Cab. Perfect warm up for the total eclipse tomorrow!! — 8 years ago

Jose Espinosa

9.6

Combines with everything — 8 years ago

Robert Rothfield

9.3

Nice lithe Syrah....took a little time for some Brett to blow off...very enjoyable — 9 years ago

with Warren

Linda Wilkinson

9.1

Let the wine breath awhile and it is nice and smooth. Hint of plum with clean finish. — 9 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.2

12½ % alc.
An old non-vintage bottling.
As for the age I would guess this to be somewhere late 60's to early 70's (as the bottle is embossed 4/5 quart which I believe was discontinued for the metric 750ml in 1979) and also has the "classic" plastic/rubber foil found on a lot of oldies from that time.

Being a bit of a history buff when it comes to CA's wine industry I'm very humbled when opening these pieces of history.
Amazingly this held up to 24+ hours of aeration without loosing any life...and actually got better!!
— 10 years ago

with Acumen, Kurt-Inge and 1 other

Molly Davies Spangler

9.1

Awesome blend — 10 years ago

Bret Thompson

9.3

At the lake with Jaice — 10 years ago

Nicole Newcomer Campagna

10

With Matt and Mich. — 10 years ago

with Jon

Benoit Bluteau

9.6

A very good one — 11 years ago

Marc Whetstone

8.9

Velvety, plum and lots of tannins. Breathed for two hours. — 13 years ago

Nick Stelmach

9.1

Pretty good - would drink again — 8 years ago

with Eric

Michael Meyer

9.1

Beautiful and classic — 8 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.3

A well off friend did bring this one to our Friday tasting at the wine store ---- and yesterday I first liked it and then was unimpressed??? Just a bunch of acid and little fruit behind it so my bet was this will not make it. Michele I think she is a sommelier agreed. So this morning I am sitting here in the sun and give it a second shot after air for 15 hours (that should do it 😁). AND? I was wrong! Red currant nose very Burgundian 12.8%. In a blind tasting I would think this is a Gevrey Chambertin. Tealeaves, forest floor, dirt, cloves, all spice, dark berries and just a super tiny hint at California fruit very impressive! So the problem is how long do you need to give this air 30 min or 15 hours oh boy 👍🍷🍷🍷. — 9 years ago

with Randal

Nicole Dutram

9.0

Dark red fruit nose. Super ripe black cherry, blackberry, then light spice, like white pepper, and a little bit of funk. Clean on the palette. Very drinkable. Had on jun 29 2016. — 9 years ago

Richard Perlman

9.6

Spectacular — 10 years ago

Ned Clark

9.5

Earthy with all the right amount of fruit — 10 years ago

MH

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.4

Love this wine. 2012 vintage. #josephphelps biased review. — 10 years ago

with Joseph

Patrick Alles

9.3

Soaring aromas of spice and lemon followed by bright acid and structure. Gorgeous texture and a precise, long finish. Seven years old and this is a current release! This is what Chardonnay should be. — 11 years ago

Patrick Castillo

9.5

Crisp, clean. Very light. Fruity mid palate. Slight minerals. Clean finish. Perfect summer wine. Don't care much for the name or bottle look. — 11 years ago

Lori Sullivan

9.7

Spicy but lovely Syrah. Unusual in a good way — 12 years ago