JKT

9.3

JL Purlieu tasting 6/16/17. ABV 15.5%. Oakville. $160. #6. nose that's like others but with a hint of gaminess and balanced by fruit and sweetness. Palate that's very fruit forward and dark chocolate and very velvety and silky with kind balanced complex finish. Quite delicious. This is best of the bunch especially how it's relatively priced to the others. — 9 years ago

Joe Roth

9.5

Pure nectar! — 10 years ago

with Michael

Jeff Gassman

10

My FAVORITE! I almost want to say "It's horrible! Don't buy it!" just so there can be more for me. :) the Oakville terroir stands alone. Absolutely fantastic. 93% of these grapes come from the To Kalon vineyard.. Although not the 60 year old vines they've got out there. It doesn't matter.. Great llocation and great fruit! — 11 years ago

John Van Trijp

9.9

..........RESPECT!.......... — 12 years ago

Shay A

9.4

Was introduced to Spoto Wines officially today, though @Mark Flesher has sung their praises to me for a while, and even gifted me this very same bottle. Spoto Wines is the epitome of family...all owned, operated and it very much feels that way. Really love that style. I was pleased to meet Stuart Spoto as he was pouring. Quick review of their wines:
-2015 Viognier- The best Viognier I've tasted. "Summer in a bottle" they say. Tropical notes but not super citrus like. A minty finish which I loved.
-2014 Oakville Cuvée- From the historic Oakville Station part of To-Kalon. Merlot dominant. The most "Bordeaux"-esque of the lineup to me. Balance of red fruits and earthy herbs. Spice finish.
-Godfather Part II- My favorite of the tasting based on approachability. This is pop and pour. Red and black fruit medley, cinnamon, cassis. 80/20 Merlot/Malbec
-2013 Oakville Private Reserve Cabernet- I'm stoked to have one of these out away in the cellar. Also from the Oakville Station To-Kalon Vineyard. This is age worthy but could be popped today if you give it a 1.5-2hr decant. Very black fruit dominant. Plum rush, blackcherry and mocha. — 9 years ago

with Cody and Mark

David Childs

9.3

Not the best TOR I've had, but a good solid contender. A few have been off the charts, which is what I always hope for, but I'd take more if I could afford it. Not a daily drinker, for me at least. Wish it was. — 12 years ago

Carter Nixon

9.3

The steak was as good as the wine was as good as the guy it's named for! Now we just need Florea! — 9 years ago

Julie Kang

9.6

Smooth and delish. Drinking great! — 9 years ago

NYR

10

Delicious especially with family at Thanksgiving! 2010 vintage on November 27, 2015 — 11 years ago

with Adam

Mike Anderson

Owner/Winemaker for MTGA Wines

8.9

Pretty solid. It definitely kept me coming back for more. It has been a while since a big Cab Sauv has made my taste buds perk up. — 12 years ago