Louis Martin

9.5

Another amazing Stag’s Leap Cabernet. Dark fruit and rich, supple tannings. Only available to Club members. — 5 years ago

Steven Morgan

Wine Director Formento's

9.4

A reminder that this is hands down the best example of the varietal available — 7 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.4

Firing. On. All. Cylinders. Wine was purchased about 3.5 years ago in a six-pack and was intended to be consumed rather fast. Back story: ran into a 12 pack of 2005 "Prima Voce" close to 10 years ago at about 10 bucks per bottle and was told it was "ok" for an Italian blend but it wouldn't last longer than a year or so (but noone knew for sure). It. Killed. Come to realize the only reason it was available readily in the states was because Kendall Jackson acquired them. Fast forward about 6 years from that and requested to find this one. Today, Arceno is still under the KJ umbrella. Have slowly been drinking on the ones I found a few years ago. This wine is rather aromatic even from Coravin. Dirty raspberry, grilled meat, Italian spice on the nose. Medium + density and mouthfeel. Acidity has died down quite a bit, allowing a floral dirty raspberry to show up front, losing a lot of sweetness. that I remember,Leathery and "bloody" in the middle. Finishes with some brambly herb, green olive, and a hint of black pepper spice. This wine is RIGHT at the top of the hill now. There are many 12 year old Chiantis that I would gladly pass on, but this one is a definite "yes please" even at 12 years of age. Ratings likely in the 8's because people just don't give this one the time that it needs. D — 7 years ago

Danny Rivera

8.9

2011 Great Tempranillo. Available at my local Costco. — 8 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.9

@David L @Joe Lucca @Mike R @Carl Fischer @Howard Greenfield @Jim Trobaugh @Bill Bender @Terri Walker@@Monica O @Jim Trobaugh @Paul T @Ted Mandes @Steve Colanero @Kirk Alexander A little background before I talk about the wine. Ted Mandes is the Chairman of the Board for the Palm Beach Wine Auction. He has a passion for wine and palate which will rival that of an MS. Truly incredible! Via his contacts with various wineries he's decided to create a Proprietary private Blend called "M" Mandes -Brothers blend. A 1 barrel project. This year's wine was blended by Ted and none other than Ed Snider!!!! This is a Right Bank style wine which is similar to Cheval Blanc: Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cab Franc. Ted & Ed crafted an absolute Masterpiece. Ed's exact words when he tasted the finished product was "You've gotta to be the luckiest S O B that I know. This is one of the best wines that I've ever made". Let me tell you., Ed was Right!!!!! This was truly a Beauty. It's a lush opulent wine which is velvety smooth when it hits the Front, Mid and back palate.
"Holy shit this is good" was stated by everyone at the table!!!! Ted is working on other projects as well. I can't wait to see what else he has up his sleeve!!!!!
If it resembles this masterpiece in any way I'm "All in" with purchasing my allocation on a yearly basis!!! I bought a 6L 3L and a six pack and would do so for as long as he continues on the journey. He & Ed truly knocked out of the park with this one!!! It truly was "Awesomeness in a Glass". A term I've used to describe a wine which I consider to be the best of the best. P.s- Steve Colanero should bottle that sauce!!! It was just as good as Ted's wine!!
Man., what a night!!! This was by far the WOTN!! Some of you will get to try this at my house when I host Ted in March for a small tasting. Extremely limited quantities are available. Contact me if you are interested. Cheers!! — 8 years ago

with Ted, Steve and 2 others

Joe Pea

9.1

This the third time I've had this in the last year and it shows beautifully right out of the gate. The wood and fruit are so interestingly and well melded at this point. Oak moves to cedar on the palate. Definite alcohol lift in the nose still and you can feel it the nostrils but not obtrusive...indeed it's actually a promising hint of what's to come on the palate. Dried cherry and stone fruit tastes on right away. Slightly mentholated. Definitely picking up distinct vanilla undertones on the nose and palate but not over the top. Satisfying medium tannins. Soft mouth feel but with really good/balanced structure. Perfect finish in line with what preceded it. Just a great fucking wine. And for the price? Getcha some! Can't believe this is still just around and available (not telling where!). Not for those who don't want wood in their wine but even here what you think will finish moderately chalky moves to soft-ish tannins at the perfect time. So many riojas are over top in the wood category or just so out of balance one way or the other. Everyone has heard of Rioja but have you really had a good one? Here's your chance without breaking the bank. I'd put this one up against the best or at least those considered the best. Maybe lacking a LITTLE finesse to be world class but damn close (can you use the word finesse with Rioja??). Drank in gulps with parmesan dusted NY style mushroom meatball mozzarella pizza from Peppino's in Athens, GA while watching Parenthood with my 17 YO daughter (who also pronounced the wine delicious). What a Tuesday night...thank you sir may I have another. Anyone really disappointed with this wine has WAY more money than me and is a spoiled brat. Geek out. — 9 years ago

Paul T HB

9.7

My first Jones,
Picked a good vintage to start with, wow this is good!
Found a couple a K&L for $75.00, would of paid $125.00
Unfortunately not available anywhere right now, just checked Wine-Searcher. Every vintage available except 07 — 6 years ago

JT

9.0

Decent for the price ($13) - not a fruit bomb — 7 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.0

Full of earth and black cherry. Smooth and silky. Impressed it was available at a restaurant so scooped it up. Only 2x markup so can't complain about that either. — 8 years ago

Perry Atha

9.3

Wonderful Pino- plenty of substance to provide a beautiful balance with fish and veal. Very approachable easy to drink- light on the tannins - blackberry and fruits present. Only disappointment was this was the last bottle they had- would have ordered more if available. — 8 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.5

Unfortified Fino showing much lower alcohol. If this style were more prevalent & available, I think I'd be all over it regularly. Electric & bright. Each sip more lively than the last. Aromatically, this comes at you in waves. Lemon & tarragon notes weave together across the nose. A unique & amazing bottle of wine. — 8 years ago

Charles Rosenfeld

9.0

Wonderful wine! smooth, low tannins, a bit of coffee and dark cherry with hint of chocolate. Better after airing about 30-40min flowed by med rare rib eye with sufficient fat!!!! Would like more if available. — 9 years ago

Joshua Figg

9.1

Acidic and slightly fruity Sauvignon Blanc. Available through WineShop at Home. — 9 years ago

Misty

9.1

Excellent. Only available at the winery. — 6 years ago

Skip Smyser

9.3

Getting better and better. Syrah based Idaho wine. Marvelous red blend with subtle tannins and lush red fruit with tobacco, flint hints. Great complexity. Available at Capitol Cellars. A steal!!🍷 — 6 years ago

Brian Beyer

9.0

Favorite widely available sauv blanc. Delicious and reliable — 8 years ago

Matt Trader

9.5

Had the petit the other night, so I was of course tempted to get the main show. 2003 was the oldest I had available so I went for it, and let me tell you.. if you have any in your cellar, I think they'll see another 5-10 years, but baby, the acid is perfect and the flavors are almost fully mature. A lovely intoxication of apricot jam, honey/molasses, decayed hydrangeas, and slight nuttiness on the nose. The pallet was lush and velvety, exhibiting notes of honey, orange blossom, dried apricots, dried pineapples, nutmeg, vanilla, and a bright, but not quite zippy finish. I need more of this..it was spectacular. — 8 years ago

Mario Zillner

9.1

Along with McManis and Bogle, this is one of my favorite widely available Cab Sauvs under $15 here in NYC... — 8 years ago

Forest Liu

10

Love this wine. Make sure you enjoy at the perfect temperature. Had one bottle that was too warm... wasn't nearly as good as the many others I've had. I now make sure to have at least one bottle at home available at anytime. It's my current favorite by far — 9 years ago

Amy Allison

10

Love this Rose! It's available from WineShop at Home. — 9 years ago