Neal Krishna Devaraj

9.1

Anniversary in Taipei. — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

This historic winery was purchased by Beringer in 1999 and also owns Meridian, Chateau St. Jean, Napa Ridge, Chateau Souverain and Stags' Leap Winery. A blend of Cab from several top Napa vineyards, aged separately for 19 months then adding a bit of Cab Franc to the final mix. Complex aromas of dark red and black fruits with sweet spice scents. On the palate black cherry and red plum flavors with leather, cacao and coffee, well balanced. Firm soft tannins, lingering finish ending with fruit and oak. Nice! — 6 years ago

Jef Knight

9.2

Very good. A great deal at $10 from Meijer. The flavor of the barrel is very strong, which is great. — 7 years ago

Lyn Millward

9.4

Nice fruity red. Delicious with our homemade spaghetti. — 7 years ago

Autumn Anderson

9.1

Really quite beautiful. — 7 years ago

with Barrett

Renee Smith

9.2

9.2 9 pro ratings — 8 years ago

Jarrod Schott

8.9

Fallen leaves and soft braised mushrooms on the nose. Lively and delicate fruit somewhere between sweet cherries and cooked ripe rhubarb. Soft acid but silky and very enjoyable. A great surprise! — 8 years ago

Cassidy Carney

9.5

Love! A little pricey, but definitely worth it when $10 off. — 5 years ago

Robb Miller

9.1

Held onto this bottle for 10 years...worth it. — 7 years ago

John Wehner

9.1

Had 2014 vintage at Stage Coach Tavern in Sheffield, Ma. Great, light, smooth with a distinctive hint of citrus. — 7 years ago

Noell Myska

9.8

Delicious. Smooth. Light. Love this! — 7 years ago

Anthony Biagi

Winemaker Hourglass, Owner Patria

9.4

Wow, fantastic bottle. If given to me blind would have guessed Bordeaux from a ripe vintage and may seem funny but 82 kept popping up in head. This had the 89/90 montrose style Brett that makes those two wines so beguiling chocolate, herbs hints of dried blackberries but the palate was so rich and decadent. Just really blown away with this and happy I bought it. — 7 years ago

Ryo Hayashi

9.0

Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 1978
ブランデー化してるが酸が足りてないので糖度がやや目立つ。 — 8 years ago

Jim Sikes

9.2

Soft tannins and sweet fruit. Nice medium Cab with the nuances of age. Tiny sediment. — 8 years ago

Rachel Goyette

9.1

Nice dry white — 8 years ago

Sebastian Corriere

9.0

With Gabriella, Andrew, Mom.... 1975 after sending back a corked wine. Amazing at Berns — 6 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

On the nose; liqueur style blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, plum, blueberries, baked strawberries, sweet spice, vanilla, wood shavings, dark, rich, moist soil, crushed, dry rocks, violets and fragrant, fresh, dark florals. The palate is medium bodied and the tannins are nicely resolved and round. The fruits are also liqueur is style. Blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, plum, blueberries, boysenberries, raspberries, baked strawberries and a touch of dry cranberries. Sweet, soft leather, lead pencil, cola, vanilla, cinnamon, soft spice-box, understated herbal notes, rich, moist, dark soil, crushed rocks, a touch of bramble, crumbled volcanic minerals, nice, soft, round acidity and a long, lush, fresh, elegant fruit finish that is 75% fruit and 25% earth. The 06 has plenty of life ahead of it...at least 10 years. I'm pretty sure this bottle was around $35 at Costco upon release. Photos of, the view from their tasting terrace, the legend/Napa maverick Joseph Phelps, terrace seating and interior shot of the remodeled estate. Producer notes...the winery was founded in 1973 by Napa wine pioneer, Joseph Phelps. Like a number of other vintners in the valley, Joseph came to wine from another industry. In the 1960’s he ran one of the largest construction companies based in the USA, Hensel Phelps Construction One of his projects was to work on building the BART system in the San Francisco Bay Area (Bay Area Rapid Transit). Joseph's transition into the winery business started with a banker informing him of several potential winery projects in Napa and Sonoma. One of the projects was to build Souverain Winery in Napa (now Rutherford Hill Winery). After that project Joseph became interested in purchasing his own property in the valley. He acquired 600+ acres. His first vintage of Insignia was 1974. Joseph Phelps began planting grapes – varieties such as Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Noir. They ultimately discovered these grapes were not suited to the particular climate of this part of the valley and they changed over to other varietals...namely Bordeaux based red varieties.The first vintage of Joseph Phelps was made at Heitz Cellars. Sadly, Bill passed away in April 2015 at 87...may he rest in peace with a glass that never empties. All and all a good life I'd say. Today his son Bill Phelps is President of winery. Not that long after Joseph's passing, Joseph Phelps opened their remolded hospitality center (photos above) located in what was the original winery building. It's sad that Joseph did not live to see it's full completion and opening. The last 1/4 of glass or less from the bottom of the bottle which; is called "The Truth" was so rich, concentrated & beautiful, I was tempted to push the rating to 9.3/9.4.
— 7 years ago

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9.3

A terrific surprise. Exceptionally good at age 46, and from 375ml nonetheless. A little understated on the nose, but with great color, clean elegant fruit on the palate, and fully resolved tannins. Never would've pegged this as a zin. Tasted like a well aged, medium bodied, old school cab blend. — 8 years ago

Jesse Mallgren

9.2

1975 Still alive. Earth and grilled meat. I wish more Zins were like this. 13% acl. — 8 years ago

Alex Hill

9.2

Tertiary notes of wet leaves, wood ear mushrooms, decrepit barn, turned earth, and cedar chest. Surprising freshness on the palate. This was a well-stored bottle that had been kept cool and developed beautifully. 13.2% alc. — 9 years ago

with Michell