Aravind A

9.6

Benchmarking. Decanted for 6 hours in a wide-bottom decanter. In reality, opened this for Saturday (it is Thursday). On the nose: off the bat, perhaps doesn't have the intensity of the 15, but a coiled density, very much its own vintage...rose petals, leaves, wild strawberry, soft mulberry and pomegranate. By the way, the color is amazing for a Thomas: a dense magenta. On the palate: fantastic acidity, then soft stem notes, black raspberry, wild strawberry, excellent density, then sour cherry and soft finely grained tannin on the finish. Wow..perhaps not as immediately enticing as the 15, but undoubtedly one of my favorite early showings since at least '12. We'll see how this develops over the next few days. — 5 years ago

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Mike Byrd

9.0

Dark fruit, smoky and smooth. — 6 years ago

Kirk F

9.0

I had pretty modest expectations and this one frankly shocked me at how good it turned out to be. Right off the bat, luscious blackberry, smooth tannins and surprising complexity and length for a $25 Cab, and for which I paid less. This could easily become a house wine. Lucy approves! — 7 years ago

Donna Fauerbach

9.3

At tasting room - yummy!! — 7 years ago

Rob Mayes

9.3

Impeccable balance right off the bat. Floral. Cocoa. Silk. Chocolate covered sweet orange rind. — 8 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.0

22 July 2017. Flatiron Wines, New York, NY. — 8 years ago

Jessy

9.0

The cork is glass- neat! Has a pretty savory smell right off the bat, it reminds me of church. Really full bodied, not intensely fruity, effervescent at the finish. — 9 years ago

Julia Stent

8.9

Delicious, really deep flavour — 5 years ago

Amy Huson

9.1

Bright burgundy color with purple rim. Smokey aromas right of the bat. Rich vanilla, tobacco, and campfire. The fruit is fresh dark cherry and/or red current but remains secondary for me. The tannins are super elegant and savory, and it has medium plus acidity. Minerality comes through as wrought iron or horseshoes. Medium long finish. This is really an exceptional wine for the price. It should age at least 5 years or more, given the generous acidity and 15% alcohol. — 6 years ago

Severn G

9.4

Yes, we also collect Australian wine (Two Hands & Penfolds)...but they need many, many, many years so my posts are justifiably far between. Been aggressive on Two Hands from 2002 forward, great stuff, requires patience. WS indicated a 2020 peak, I disagree, likely 2022+ is more reasonable for the top end. We miss the days of paying $48 for these bottles.

Nose has intensely focused black cherry & pomegranate compote, mashed red raspberry and a cedar bat which Big Papi has full swing crushed you in your mouth enough times to know that 'it's there'.

 Palate has a tawny note of raspberry port, plum & blueberry juice, cedar notes are fading but balanced, tannins are resolved and this wine is drinking near perfection. Amazinly long finish.

Still some heat of alchol on the nose letting you know it's still going to kick you in the hind quarters at some point (15% ABV). — 7 years ago

Samantha Casino Carly

9.0

Pretty good right off the bat, gets better after a bit of time. Can taste those tannins! Would drink again. — 7 years ago

Josh Jessel

9.5

Dis da good stuff. Happy birthday Shlomo. — 8 years ago

Thomas Weber

9.2

Insane wine. Petrol off the bat then leading into orange zest, citrus, peach and some honeyed notes. Mouthfeel (waxy/creamy) acid balance is mind blowing with plenty of salivation as per descriptor on back label. Loved it. — 8 years ago

Jim Wood

9.3

Very good Cab. Had w Stanton clan for Xmas and we all loved it — 9 years ago

A

9.3

Luscious, velvety, big ripe red fruit. Smooth and sure-footed. M and L both exclaimed when first drinking. Really like this a lot. — 6 years ago

Nick H

9.5

PnP - awesome brightness and acidity right off the bat. Vanilla, oak (more than other ‘16 PMs in recent memory), and minerality in balance with more subdued tropical and tree fruits. Looking forward to having it with the Pollo in Potacchio simmering on the stove. — 6 years ago

Mark Mascarenhas

9.0

Smooth right off the bat. Would be even better if you decant for an hour or more. Forward with lusciousness. Would definitely have again. — 7 years ago

Michael B

9.1

After trying the Painted Rock Cab Franc, had to try another wine from the vineyard and naturally gravitated to the Syrah. Smells musky, herbaceous with mega spice. Taste; right off the bat, heavy, dominant peppery spice with mild cloves and black liquorice. At the beginning there is some dark cherry and stewed plums that is short lived. The spice dominates all phases of the wine. Finish ends somewhat abruptly. Required about 30-45 min to fully develop. I still prefer the Laughing Stock Syrah but this is right up there. Overall, great wine! — 7 years ago

Eric

9.3

Hasn’t budged since my last bottle a year ago. Inky, bloody, super concentrated red berries, white pepper, and menthol. Light years to go. — 8 years ago

David From The 504

9.4

Color shows the age, nose is like a fruity air freshener ( hate the tennis ball can adj. but you smell it off the bat) this wine just produces joy every time I sip it, it really is balance in a glass with a side of sexiness. Love this stuff — 8 years ago