Madeleine Ray

9.4

Bright high toned red fruit, black pepper skirts around edges of petrichor and a fleshy greenness that’s very understated. — 6 years ago

with Gavin

Doctor No

9.1

Right now this is lovely and brutal. As unyielding as a young Barolo, and a deep black hole of boysenberry and black cherry. Needs time, time and more time. — 7 years ago

Joe Chepolis

9.2

Old vines, man... Beautiful, big, rich wine. Mentholated, black fruit. Eucalyptus. Herbs. Not terribly fruit forward. Really complex. Gotta lay some down and see what happens. Really great. — 7 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.4

Inky as a frightened cuttlefish, intense black fruit without being voluptuous about it. — 8 years ago

with Lynne

Spencer Cutter

9.1

Old school California Cab. Dark black fruit and herbal notes of eucalyptus and cedar. Balanced alcohol and body. Nice fruit but not over-ripe. Tannins dry the palate on the medium plus finish. Let this breath for 2 hours or age until 2020x — 8 years ago

Josh Krieter

9.2

Herbaceous, toasty, black fruits, blueberry, vanilla oakiness. Well balanced, love this wine — 8 years ago

Korey Hill

9.2

Deep black/blue fruit. Some oak. Oregano on the back end. Very enjoyable. — 8 years ago

with Kathy

Ryan Mullins

9.0

Blue black fruit, pepper, meat and a texture that feels like heavy cream — 9 years ago

Ryan Mullins

9.6

last night chillin with W — 10 years ago

Jay Eagan

9.8

Awesome juice - great spice notes - with improve with a little more bottle age. — 11 years ago

Louis Martin

9.5

Delicate nose with a medium bodied and crisp and clean finish. — 7 years ago

Abraham Lerner

9.2

Bright solid ripe black...berry, raspberry, cherry, framed with peach yogurt and black pepper on the finish. Full bodied with very well integrated alcohol. A personal favorite vineyard of mine with 100+ year old@ vines Style sits between Ridge and St Francis if you are familiar with their bottlings. — 7 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

It's in solid shape. Dark chocolate & mocha powder influenced; blackberries, dark cherries, cherries, strawberries, plums, just a whiff of green bell peppers & jalapeño, crushed brown volcanic rocks, mushroom, steely minerals, dry stems, decayed floral bouquet, fudge w/ nuts, orange peel, chocolate pudding, rich semi-sweet black turned earth, dry stones, vanilla, light spice-box, grilled meats, cigar, used leather, steeped tea, brewed dark roast coffee, anise, toffee, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, brilliant acidity, great; balance, tension, length, structure with a round, lush, full evenly mixed blend of all of the above on the long finish. Crazy, complex, every changing in the mouth beautiful Merlot. What was Paul talking about in Sideways? I'm thinking Mediterranean prepared Lamb Shank pairing. Oh...what were you doing in 1996? — 7 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.3

Black raspberry, leather, and cocoa. We really should try to age some of their wine, but we seem to keep enjoying them young! — 8 years ago

with Lynne

Alicia Cypress

9.3

This is so well rounded! Dried flowers on the nose, followed by a palate with cherry up front and black licorice (anise) that's been rolled around in the dirt and picked up some spice along the way on the finish. — 8 years ago

Mayuka Yatomi

9.0

It needs to be decanted. Elegant black cherries, baking spices, soft leather, and hint of eucalyptus. Silky tannins. Medium to medium plus finis. — 8 years ago

Mike Bolinder

9.0

Super hops meets super stout. Very hoppy, chocolate, and hints of coffee. — 9 years ago

Sean Crosbie

9.5

Rediscovered in the pantry.... Left behind by my father, who always enjoys a good bourbon. — 9 years ago

Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.1

Thick, dark yet super easy to drink. Reminds me of Dixie Brewing's Blackened Voodoo. $4 / 89pts — 11 years ago

Harris Goldberg

9.0

Red fruit on the nose. Black cherry, raspberry on the palate. Opened 12 hours ago. Balanced, but still very young. Give it more time in the cellar. — 11 years ago

Brian S

8.9

BlackBerry, black cherry, dark raspberry, black pepper, leather, cedar, — 7 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.5

This is pretty incredible, even young - finding it difficult to unpack the complexities of the palate, actually. Black olive, and a suggestion of black fruit, mostly black currant, but not in a terribly jammy way. — 7 years ago

with Lynne

Shay A

9.3

This is one of the better cab francs I've had (though I need to try Detert on @Carl Fischer's recommendation). La Jota is becoming a favorite of mine...shouldn't be surprised as I'm a die-hard Howell Mountain fan. No traces of green pepper at all with this...got a nose of very slight toasted oak and blackberries. Long legs and a gorgeous purple ring/black core. Plum and cinnamon on the tongue. I'll take some more please. 👌 — 7 years ago

Martin Redmond

9.1

Dark ruby color with brambly mixed black and red fruit and spice aromas. On the palate it's medium-bodied, and focused with creme de mure, black and red currant, black cherry, and spice with a very appealing minerality. Long finish. A field blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouchet, Grand Noir, Teroldego, Syrah, Black Muscat and Golden Chasselas. From 4.5 acres of wizened, stumplike, dry-farmed, head-trained red vines, which, planted in 1910, produce only half a ton per acre. — 8 years ago

Bill Morgan

9.1

Full bodied, black fruit and dried herbs silky smooth tannins — 8 years ago

with Steve

Jason Somerville

9.0

A very good Syrah. Light splices blended with flavors of black cherry and a touch of tobacco. Supple. Medium tannins. — 8 years ago

James Senior

9.6

Yummy. Black current notes. — 9 years ago

Chip Cook

9.4

The King Kong of Syrah. Hugh black fruit. Big acidity and tannic+ that will develop complexity with age. Adventurous now, but will hit its prime 2017-2019.  — 9 years ago

with Paddy, Daniel and 1 other

Peter Alig

Wine Educator Robert Mondavi Winery, Von Holt Wines

10

Can't think of a better Napa Valley Syrah. Perfect balance of black pepper, dark berry, meaty garrigue. Amazing texture. 100 cases. 12.9%. Buy this now. — 10 years ago

.

9.6

Both juicy and zesty. Nice acidity to balance the red and black fruit. Super value for $22, and great w/BBQ chicken. — 11 years ago