Berry Marinussen

9.0

RIP Ben Pon — 5 years ago

Kike Labastida

10

Vino rojo-purpura con destellos violetas muy brillantes, en nariz resalta la ciruela negra antes de ser pasa y los frutos rojos, la pimienta, el romero, detectó cardamomo, hierbabuena y un poco de tostado, en boca muy aterciopelado (casi cosquilloso), taninos medios y chocolate negro (de los finos) y un final largo. Lo acompañe con un corte rib-eye prime grueso, espárragos, queso maduro y un jamón ibérico de bellota y todo marido delicioso — 5 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Nice dark red color, aromas of cherry, herbs and creme se cassis. Smooth- niche blend of Cab and Shiraz. — 7 years ago

Phil G

9.0

Loads of zing and zest. — 7 years ago

Graham

9.2

Great post Italian food at iTalico — 7 years ago

Alberto Cdm

9.2

Otto! Veramente ben fatto. Bel equilibrio e legno dosato in maniera perfetta. Bravi! — 8 years ago

Scot Kerivan

9.6

Yeah! Way more refined and elegant than I initially expected, but plenty going on. Exceptional with roast beef. Really good! — 8 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Ben Arreola mazf papas — 5 years ago

Lucy Bidwell

10

Unbelievably delicious — 5 years ago

Shay A

9.2

Monthly WTF wine group. Special event this month as Ben provided all ‘80s Napa cabs. A few of us chipped in and provided some whites/bubbly.

Toasted Graham cracker, cassis, and even some old cedar wood. Structure was still in tact and young tasting. — 6 years ago

with Andrew, Will and 4 others

Mike

9.2

Well I dunno about previous years but wow the 2016 is great. Massive hit of strawberry upfront but enough backbone that I like it more than some of the Nouveau's I've had. So good in the warm weather! — 7 years ago

Wesley Box

9.3

Should have aged this wine for a decade. Forest and ocean mist, limestone quality to the tannin structure. Excellent wine. — 8 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

A huge surprise on the upside. All the appropriate Cabernet descriptors plus Rich, concentrated, long and satisfying with notes of mint, cassis and dark chocolate. 50 year old vines from Langhorne Creek contributing to the richness. Turned 10 years old as of a few hours ago. — 8 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.0

Tasted blind, friend thought French, Sancerre- the elegance is, but has a slightly viscous body ( which for me is more Viognier, but what do I know about Marsanne? ). Quite delicious, & subtle. Lemon grass, our Aussie adventures continue. About 20$. Good value. — 5 years ago

with Paul

Josh Claxton

9.1

Oily and tropical. Usually not a fan of the Rhône whites but this was lovely — 5 years ago

Andris L

9.0

Pretty nice pinot, on the thicker side, reminds me of zinfandel. Dried dark cherry and almonds. Cherries linger in the aftertaste. — 7 years ago

Sarah Milsow-Guenther

9.2

Fantastic Cab Franc heavy blend. Ben knows how to work with CF. Actually surprisingly good with smoked bacon. — 7 years ago

Nathan Wegener

8.9

Deep garnet colour. Dusky spicy fruit aromas. Savoury and spicy on the tongue definite strong tannins. Enjoyable but looking forward to cellaring this for a while. — 8 years ago

Dock Hooks

9.0

Right out of the bottle faint post rain rock, moss, and leather first pour nose showing deep red front-mouth fruit with youthful tannins that will coax your tongue to the roof of your mouth and groovy acid slowing things down letting the moment linger, penetrate, and compliment the amazing meatballs served up by Ben Barker (of Magnolia Grill Durham) at his son's amazing new pizzeria, in Carrboro, NC (do not miss!!)
More on this wine soon, but @13% alcohol and low $s, it's good stuff for sure! — 8 years ago

Bill Morgan

9.2

Big bold Cabernet - delicious full fruit with a wonderfully smooth long finish. Thanks Ben! — 8 years ago