Reggie Sheehan

9.1

Excellent 2018. Bold full body with depth. — 2 months ago

Matt Waring

9.2

Strawberry, blueberry, rhubarb, and dirt. Soft tannins and pleasant acidity. This new Turley selection is up to snuff. — 8 months ago

with Christine

Roberto Carli

9.2

Well balanced and mostly secondary. Black fruit takes a back seat to graphite. Tannins still need time to soften — 2 years ago

Steven Perlman

9.3

Deep black fruit with a spicy edge. Delicious with my prime bone-in ribeye — 2 years ago

Mark Mannebach

9.5

2009. Intake is tasting great. Smooth soft tannins yet complex with plum and spice that lingers with dark chocolate and sweetness. — 2 months ago

Michael Chelus

8.9

Cherry, raspberry preserves, currant, stewed fruit, blackberry and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins. — 8 months ago

Jason Sliwa

9.0

Big bodied, sumptuous red that pairs with red meat. — 10 months ago

with Vicki

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2021 Mataro “Napa County” pours a deep ruby/purple with a transparent core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is youthful showing abundant, gorgeous dark fruits: blackberry and marionberry, purple flowers, cocoa, black pepper, stony minerals and soft baking spices. In the palate, medium+ tannins with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose and there is a long, spicy finish. FWIW, I typically feel the Sandlands Mataros need a bit of time in the cellar. This version from the Brandlin Vineyard is delicious and already pretty easy to enjoy. Drink now with some patience but this can easily age for 15-20 years. — 4 months ago

Neal Ferry

9.2

Challenges Rombauer, and might be better…. This is spectacular — 8 months ago

with TwiLea

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Deep ruby color. Aromas of cherry, raspberry, violets and dried herbs. Good dark fruit flavors, herby and tea finish. — 2 years ago