Lee Pitofsky

9.5

Pristine bottle so much power and life left and still fruit definition. Drinks like first growth Pauillac. What a special era for Napa wine. — 14 hours ago

Henry Fuseler

9.2

5/2025. Great wine. Bold, full of flavor and feels hop to drink. Dark in color. Good legs. Paired very well with my favorite dry aged ribeye at Hall’s Chophouse. — 2 months ago

Andrea Watt

9.2

Cedar, earthy forest floor, and mushroom and fig. — 2 months ago

Ana Bumgardner

9.0

2019 vintage Jan 2025 with homemade pizza. Very solid and tasty wine. — 6 months ago

Jason Phillips

9.0

Good nose. Coats the palate well with good balance. Lasting finish. — 10 days ago

Doug Powers

9.2

Still quite primary darkfruit aromas and flavors, moderately harsh tannins as well, for me, typical of the early to mid-1980s Montelena Cabernets that had some harsh, tannic edges, should live for 10+ years easily, but I doubt it will ever be charming, solid Napa Cabernets that had, and should pair nicely with some New Zealand farm-raised medallions of venison I’m about to grill. — a month ago

with Jim

Andrea Watt

9.1

Bigger deeper notes for a Zin with coffee, blackberry, and leather. Some stronger tannins but not a total alcohol bomb at 14.3% — 2 months ago

Bill Mowry

9.3

Still young, but drinking beautifully once it opens up. Cherry, chocolate, and plum. — 16 days ago

with Paul, Olivia and 2 others

Ron R

9.4

You know when it’s good cos you immediately go online searching for more. This is our last bottle.
Bivio Pizzeria, Montclair. — 2 months ago

with Anne-marie

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Jack and Jamie Davies revived the historic vineyards and cellars in 1965. Today, their son Hugh, continues their mission. 100% Chardonnay pale straw color with aromas of stone fruits, floral and citrus notes. A terrific crisp sparkler with crisp apple, peach and lemon flavors, fine mousse with tiny bubbles. Tangy acidity on a long finish ending with a yeasty creamy character. Nice! — 3 months ago