Joe Roth

9.4

Excellent wine! Bottle too big and heavy. — 9 years ago

with Michael

Rocket Rod

9.2

Was apprehensive at first as last time I had this (a year ago with Big Wave Dave) it was the cliche Oz Shiraz fruit bomb with high alcohol bordering on over extraction. On the second outing a lot more complex. Still classic cassis fruit and choc/tobacco overtones but not over the top and with some nice acidity still. Less spice than typical. Nice underlying tannin backbone. Lovely mouthfeel and medium body and finish. A little time has done its work nicely. — 10 years ago

with Big

Mandy Capehart

9.1

Excellent stand alone red! — 12 years ago

Michael Mathews

9.1

First snow fall....taking boys to Orchestra Hall to see Chris Botti (3rd row, center stage)...having dinner at The News Room....Staying downtown tonight. Just magical. Orin Swift rocks!! Wonderful wine. Big, juicy. Long legs. — 10 years ago

with PJ, Linda and 5 others

Esther Roden

9.1

Great all around red. Very dependable. — 10 years ago

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

9.1

Mag. Big stuff — 12 years ago

David Annis

9.3

Cork disintegrated, but otherwise no concerns. Very restrained with more fruit showing as it took on air. Looking forward to seeing how the rest of the bottles age. — 10 years ago

Pierre Arneaux

9.2

Wow. More flavor, much better than their regular cab. Silky, velvet, smooth. Chocolate. Rich fruit. Big, full flavor, lots of flavor. Not old world style for sure, not subtle. It's a big bomb. We would pay up to $75 for this so a bit overpriced to us.
— 10 years ago

Morgan

9.0

One of my favorites. Big bold red. — 10 years ago

Gen

9.7

Very good for CA! — 13 years ago