Tom Casagrande

9.0

This wine is 6 years old and has essentially zero sediment. That means a heavy-duty filtration, which causes me to think, how much flavor did they strip out? Putting that aside, this is very good. Classic scents of brambly dark blackberry and a hint of dark maple syrup, and smoky gravel. In the mouth, it’s large framed, and would benefit from a bit more flesh and fruit. But that’s quibbling. It went very nicely with my mesquite grilled hangar steak. — 7 years ago

Michael Tao

9.0

In the middle of a business trip, and a glass of Sanity is exactly what I needed. Nice fruit, good balance and not overpowering. Enjoying at Weft & Warp — 8 years ago

Erin Kurland

9.4

Cures jet lag like a cold bath. Although red...tastes incredible with calamari - Ciao! — 8 years ago

with Lee

Greg Miller

9.4

30 min allowed for the wine to open... Ever so slight hint of prunes from ripe plums on the nose, juicy fresh grape flavors, mid palate of earth, cedar, & acid that causes cleansing salivation across the tongue... 2007 vintage firing on all cylinders, and at a high moment, from a producer of magical Zinfandels... it's the next morning, and I'm still craving more. — 8 years ago

TheSkip

9.1

Inspired by @Ron R , I thought a white might go well with dinner.

Newton remains ok' reliable. It has changed slightly from the 2012. It is more tropical than buttery. I think this causes it to be a bit out of balance compared to prior. — 9 years ago

Ron R

9.1

The nose is a volcanic eruption of exotic fruits. Citrus fruits, gooseberries, white peach and lemon rind demand your attention. The palette does not disappoint. It's bright and light on its feet. Grapefruit, apricot and lemons come along for the ride. There is some acid on the mid-plate which provides structure. Finishes with fresh toast and a slight hint of marzipan.
Excellent showing which is considerably improved from my impression 4 months ago. This wine causes all the senses to pulsate - top shelf. — 9 years ago

with Anne-marie

Davis Smith

Sommelier Acquerello

9.1

Warning: this wine causes double takes — 9 years ago

Jim Wagonfeld

9.2

Yellow gold. Big nose of honeysuckle, peach. Flavors of white fruit esp. peach.Opulent mouth feel and long finish. Needs a little acid for balance. Alcohol 14.1%. Fun to drink but causes a bit of palate fatigue with its size. — 10 years ago

with Judy

Randy Fuller

9.4

This wine is deep and dark. The inky indigo color telegraphs the nose, exploding with blue and black berries and cassis, a whiff of campfire smoke and a mountain of prehistoric terroir. The palate is laden with dark fruit, too, not to mention spice and earth. The sage and rosemary linger into a finish that won't let you forget them. The tannic structure is fit for meat and aging while the acidity refreshes and causes the mouth to water. Beautiful work, Mike Sinor. — 10 years ago

Scott Stewart

9.0

I hope this finally cures the vicious cold I've had... — 10 years ago

Justin Hansohn

9.2

Taking that electric cut out of a lot of Spanish Albariño I experience that causes me to take a step back. This is delicious and rich in a very balanced way while still bringing a whole lot of character and interest forward. Special. — 7 years ago

Tom Young

8.9

Interesting. Big flavor with tartness that causes a little pucker — 7 years ago

CYesh

9.5

Nothing cures the broken ankle blues better than Jean-Louis. Almost as good as making a Lisa......in Weird Science. — 8 years ago

Max Kogod

Owner Kogod Wine Merchant

9.2

Cotton candy & honeyed, but crystal clear. '08 cures all. — 8 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.4

Good friend in Orlando, Ed Murray, Dir National Sales for Wagner Family, and continual donor to our charities and causes, was kind enough to "insist" that we stop by Caymus for a taste of the latest vintages. Always one of my go-to wines, I especially love the Zinfandel (I swear I will get out of this phase soon)! This one is only available direct. It has all the deep deep colors of regular Caymus Cab, with some black pepper and that plum Zin fruit...and that signature Caymus dusty ending. One case to Orlando please! — 8 years ago

with Lauren and Katherine

Shawn R

9.3

Lush wet nose showing Saturday morning blueberry syrup. Jumps out of the glass. Wonderful nose! Ripe black fruit hits the tongue, candied walnut, soft mouthfeel with balanced tannins and cracked pepper round out the taste. Acidity is slightly high that causes the mouth to water over the ripe black fruit and smoke for a sustained finish. Well done @Rob Sinskey well done! 177 cases produced. — 9 years ago

Jen Gulvik

9.4

I freaking love these rose bubbles. It's no surprise @JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset called it No.69 because it's so good it causes a blackout. — 9 years ago

with Tom

Gae Saccoccio - NdC

9.3

Simply wine! Beyond such a crystalline and focused mark on the label, it is covered up a complex structure of activities and causes indispensable to produce this white wine made from 100% manual harvested Cortese grapes. So much so this semplicemente vino is genuine salty and refreshing that I would "simply" drink it up - at least - a couple of Jeroboam just by myself or perhaps in good company with some straight-edge friends 😁 ps. Delectable name of the winery is: Cascina degli Ulivi a biodynamic farm up in the hills of Novi Ligure, 30 Kms south-east of Alessandria, an extremely vocated wine area in Piedmont (Italy).

http://www.cascinadegliulivi.it/index.php/it/vini/vino-bellotti-bianco — 10 years ago

Paul J

9.1

Great nose and bold first taste, but it's age causes it to fade fast and lose power. That being said, a Jose Bautista homer in the 10th for a 2-1 Jays victory over the Yanks makes up for it! Yeah, that was meant for you my friend and unfortunate Yankee fan, Mike Walker!! — 10 years ago

with Brooke and Steve

Kelley Kalivoda Mewissen

9.2

Beautiful Floral Pinot- acidity that causes quite a pucker, yet this will soften over time. We'll stash it in the cellar for a while and report back ! — 10 years ago

with Mark

Carla Hine

9.1

Cures what ails. — 10 years ago

Jennifer Tomkins

9.6

My favorite red wines are the wonderful rich montepulcianos of the Marche region of Italy because they are soft and supple and full of rich fruit flavors. In other words I like my reds full bodied but not heavy and rounded and with soft tannins. This wine hits my sweet spot. I find it mouthwatering. I was surprised and delighted to discover it and wholeheartedly recommend it to those whose tastes in wine coincide with mine. A bonus: this producer supports progressive causes with his profits AND he makes his wine with almost no additives and with organically grown grapes, mostly petit dsirtah and mourvèdre. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

We were suppose to be in Napa this weekend. Sadly, no one should be in Napa/Sonoma except Firefighters and first responders. However in lieu of; the Sodhani party, appointments at Beau Vinge, Mark Herold & a steak at Cole’s Chop House, what the next best thing? #STEAKANDCLARETNIGHT at home in the backyard. This 86 was amazing with my ribeye. The kind of pleasure that causes great pause and rolls the eyes a bit. On the nose; menthol, eucalyptus, dry herbs, soft ripe blackberries, dark cherries, strawberries, baked plum, perfectly stated baking spices, stones, soft unstated spice, clay, rich dark earth, touch of black cherry cola and fresh & dark florals. The palate is heaven as it coats. The body medium full, layered and the tannins are nicely resolved but not completely...still a fair amount of life in this bottle. I’d say it’s still around it’s peak. The fruits are ripe and still fresh. Blackberries, baked plum, dark cherries, strawberries, dry cranberries, hues of blueberries, black cherry cola, sweet darker spice, vanilla, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, dark rich earth, dry stones, tobacco, suede leather, dry clay, menthol, eucalyptus, touch of dry herbs, fresh & dry dark flowers, beautiful, round acidity, perfect 12.5% alcohol and a long, even, elegantly balanced with beautiful structure, tension & length that’s lasts two minutes. It’s in a really excellent spot. 9.6 with the ribeye and 9.4 on it’s own. Photos of; an aerial shot of Chateau Canon, owners Alain and Gerard Wertheimer who made their first big money on Chanel, own Rauzan-Segla and are worth just under a paltry 10 billion, their barrel room and their Saint-Emilion vineyard. Producer notes and history...Chateau Canon is a premier cru with a history of fine vintages. This Saint-Emilion property has long been recognised as one of the best in the appellation. It is believed that Canon was named after Jacques Kanon, the naval officer who bought estate in 1760. He built the château here and surrounded it with plantings solely of vines...a rare agricultural practice at the time. However, he then sold the estate to a Bordeaux négociant just ten years later. In 1919 it was purchased by the Fournier family, who owned the property until 1996. When they sold it to the Wertheimer family, owners of Chanel and of Rauzan-Ségla in Margaux it unfortunately had some serious problems. The cellars were contaminated with TCA, the chemical compound which causes cork taint. Many of the vines were infected by viruses and in need of being replaced. As well, part of the vineyard above the quarried cellars had subsided. Fortunately the Wertheimers had the money to fix these issues and a manager, John Kolasa with the skills. The first decade of the 21st century saw Canon begin to regain its reputation once John Kolasa retired and Nicolas Audebert at Rauzan-Ségla took over. The substantial estate covers 22 hectares on Saint-Emilion’s famous limestone plateau close to the town. The vines have an average age of 25 years and are generally planted with a southerly or south-westerly exposure. 75% of the vines are Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. After the grapes are hand-picked, they are fermented in traditional cone-shaped vats, before spending 18 months ageing in oak barrels, 50% new and 50% used. — 8 years ago

Mackenzie

8.9

Floral as F filled with the flowers this cheeky man is holding; a lil white bready, too--what causes this??? ~grolleau n gamay — 9 years ago

Malcolm (Dan) Powell

9.0

The Thinker Is Right. This Spanish Galicia Region wine touches your lips and causes you to pause with expectations of smooth and tasteful Irish home made whiskey! Instead it delights your pallet with the full taster of mixed citrus Great cross over with Snow Crab Claws, Fresh Oysters, & Gulf Coast Red Bud Garlic Shrimp. Let's Think Again Real Soon — 9 years ago

with Lisa

Brandon Bouge

9.1

Cures what ails ya🍻 — 10 years ago

LM Segal

9.5

This bottle put me over the top on Catena Alta Malbec. In any decent year, as this one, beautifully extracted fruit under a dusty/earthy nose that screams its origin. Liquorice, blackberry, tobacco and neat acidity. An orchestra of cocoa to coffee. I'd serve this food-friendly beauty - they seem to hit a threshold at 4-5 years, longer for the single vineyard efforts - to my most wine-snobby guests. There may not be a better value in New World wine, which causes an issue only for Catena Zapata, who may have a hard time selling >$100 offerings when this can be had for <$40! — 10 years ago

Jay Clark

9.1

Hoping this cures a cold — 10 years ago

Leslie Faison

9.7

I love this wine!!! Never disappoints!! It's got a hint of pepper, not overly tannic, spicy, deep gorgeous color!!! Sweet but not overly sweet - it cures what ails us!! — 10 years ago