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. — 8 years ago

with Andrew, Will and 4 others

Kent Kuusinen

9.1

Very nice dark bramble fruit, and nice finish — 10 years ago

Thomas Brenner

9.2

Smells a little like cotton candy and exhibits notes of cedar, clove, prune, cherry, red rose, eucalyptus with perceivable mint-traits. In another dimension this may be a cousin of Heitz's Martha's Vineyard. Awesome to have with bbq'd steak, garlic bread and knowing this is the only winery for this AVA ( just 20 miles south of where I got to imbibe this 400 case production of local goodness. ) — 10 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! — 10 years ago

Laura Purdy

9.1

Full flavor that hits the front of the palate — 11 years ago

Thomas Epps

9.0

Not their best offering... But definitely not bad. — 11 years ago

Norah Pfingsten

9.3

Good cab, nice depth of flavor. — 11 years ago

Ryan Bond

9.6

Legit SCM Chard. Mineral acidity balanced butter and pineapple/Apple flavors. — 11 years ago

D Gissen

9.6

My Beaune man crush. Traded a wine map with Ben for this bottle. V. Good. — 12 years ago

Corey Ikerd

9.5

Erica likes it a lot I find it a little fruity — 14 years ago

Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.0

@Ben Edwards 35th bday — 8 years ago

with Christian, Ben and 1 other

Graham

9.2

Great post Italian food at iTalico — 9 years ago

Jason Osper

9.0

Very akin to the warm santa inez sunshine - pleasant and bright on the pallet, but somewhat lacking depth and complexity. Cherry and tobacco — 10 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. — 10 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. — 10 years ago

Michael Brughelli

9.2

Bright candied cherry, coriander, sandalwood, five spice, black pepper. Vibrant and fruit driven. Ben Cane getting it done in 2012. — 11 years ago

Josh Trowbridge

9.1

Celebrating new business and new friends..... — 11 years ago

Nathaniel Muñoz

9.0

Yes again. Love this. Everyday swill! — 11 years ago

Karl Nichols

9.1

20 year old magnum. Lots of fruit, we'll aged, mild tannins, nice must that softened over the evening. At Ben and Dianne's with Kyle, Carole and Diane G. — 11 years ago

B C

9.3

For kosher it's great. — 13 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. — 9 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.3

Wow. Was kind of expecting this to be a bit further down the hill, but what a great surprise. Definitely in the “drink now” category, this is an absolutely classic example of what Duckhorn has done so well over the years: making interesting, layered, terrific merlots. No doubt due in part to attention to detail (check out that 15-year-old cork!), this wine has a degree of liveliness on the palate that I never expected given this wine’s age (and after an hour this is still going strong). I haven’t had a Duckhorn wine from a vintage more recent than a decade ago, but if they’re still making wine like this...wow. — 9 years ago

with Vanessa

Jimmy Hong

9.4

Ben Glaetzer can't go wrong — 10 years ago

Alberto Cdm

9.2

Otto! Veramente ben fatto. Bel equilibrio e legno dosato in maniera perfetta. Bravi! — 10 years ago

Bill Morgan

9.2

Big bold Cabernet - delicious full fruit with a wonderfully smooth long finish. Thanks Ben! — 10 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.2

Eucalyptus nose. Velvety and rich fruited palate. Mmmmmmm. — 11 years ago

Mary Rose

9.5

Bought 1/31/15 at WS Cellars for $60. Ben Smith there for the tasting. — 11 years ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.0

Yummy! Well balanced with hints of cherries. Very peppery finish — 11 years ago

Mario Anima

9.5

Rich red with dark berry finish. Delicious. — 12 years ago

Josh Szpilzinger

9.0

Very good Shiraz not to heavy let it breathe — 13 years ago