James Forsyth

9.2

I've always liked Vietti's labels and the Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne is a delightful departure from their usual illustrations from nature. Unlike the label art of a mask, and indeed of the mask from the El Gato Chimney painting behind, nothing is being hidden here. Overt and plummy and floral too, this 2010 reminds me why I love the vintage and how Barbera with a bit of age can be an utter delight. — 7 years ago

with Cara

Morgan Hunt

9.2

Phenomenal wine pairing with 2 different cuts of steaks. Hangar and flank. Would absolutely have again. The subtle smooth flavors and the velvet combination of grapes opening up made a great experience. — 8 years ago

with Jonathan

Mono Head

9.3

135. Smells nice too. Also smooth and balanced. No sourness in this one like Chimney Rock. But I said both are good. First sample of this I rated it a 9.0. But once I had the Old Acre and came back to this I thought this was even better than OA. I thought it was even smoother than it. This was the winner in the tasting today. — 8 years ago

Gene Buonviri

8.9

Crimson red, aromas of plum, peppery finish. Pairs well with Cowgirl Chimney Rock & Italian Casalingo Salami. — 9 years ago

Daniel March

9.3

Oh sweet Jesus, or should I say bittersweet Jesus as in bittersweet chocolate a touch on fire, a sign of youth and alcohol flames that creep up your nose like a chimney. Blackberry, licorice, and cab franc as in that big tannic chalky cry from the sun drenched Napa floor that screams, Here I Am, Like it or Not! Damn...I like it. And will love it in 3-4 years. — 9 years ago

Lauren Maines

9.9

2009 is amazing! Enjoyed at chimney park — 10 years ago

Jon Potter

9.0

Like a lot. Fruity, not overly sweet. — 10 years ago

Christanna Honer

9.8

375 ml. Bold blackberry and black raspberry on nose, white pepper, nutmeg, and chimney smoke. Palate is cooked blackberry, white and black pepper, hints of smoked meat and kalamata olive. Ridge's best non-Monte Bello. Need to get another bottle & hold it a few years, but so hard to do. — 11 years ago

Gary Hill

9.6

The last from the cellar. — 12 years ago

Tammy Bowen

9.8

Love love love!! — 13 years ago

Steven Lee

9.1

Xmas drink 2. Mouldy and dry cork. — 8 years ago

Zach Jindra

8.9

Made by Chimney Rock. Well-balanced and not over-oaked. Vanilla and dark red fruits. Mod tannins. Enough complexity to be exciting to drink. — 8 years ago

Kristin Norwood

9.2

Well balanced and soft. Delicious. — 8 years ago

with dan

Bill Bender

9.3

A hedonists delight. Downed by the chimney with care. Rich and silky. Almost too much but levels out smoothly before it turns the corner. — 9 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.2

Had it February 2011.
Garnet, orange, a bit cloudy.
Nose that changes minute after minute. Fruit and balsamic at first( full on Sangiovese from 96 vintage), then hematite( like Sodaccio 97), later hazelnut, chestnut, Tuscan chimney (Rayas 98), again changes in fava beans notes, herbaceous (cab franc like🙄).
Round, soft with a fresh approach and a good persistence on the palate. Good tannin, complex, enjoyable, but I don't think it will evolve more. — 9 years ago

Brad Lukes

9.3

Good fruit, long smooth finish. Was a Christmas wine and we did a blind rating against a Chimney Rock 2011 Merlot (which I always liked) and the preference was the Melka. Fine bottle. — 10 years ago

Mads

9.2

Clone4 stags leap. — 10 years ago

with Teresa and Kristin

Jen Johnson

9.7

Traditional New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc in the best way. Citrusy, grapefruit forward, crisp and tangy. Perfect for a hot summer day! — 11 years ago

Michelle Moser

9.5

Sophisticated summer in a bottle... Lovely bouquet of flowers, peaches, vanilla, carmel and almonds- reminded me of peach cobbler. I was grateful for the long clean finish as I did not want it to end. Lovely! — 12 years ago

Fernanda Torri

9.2

Suave porém 13% — 12 years ago

Leo McNeal

10

Next to Chimney Rock, my favorite cab. — 13 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.2

To be paired with local beef short ribs this evening, not sure which I'm looking forward to more... We bought this bottle almost 10 years ago, direct from the winery on our first visit, some tremendous stuff comes out of there and falls under the radar of most folks.

Color: Heavy garnet with trending towards medium brown edge.
Nose: Rutherford dust for days, mashed red fruits and fresh red oak Fri on the table saw.
Palate: Muted Bing Cherry and Red Raspberry, creamy Oak still present.

Argh this should have been opened +2020, too early.

'Santa honey, I want a yacht and really that's not a lot
Been an angel all year
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight' — 8 years ago

Adam Hoogeveen

9.7

Exceptional winemaking here. Not surprising from Chimney Rock, as they are putting out fantastic wines. Very glad they gave this South Hill its own bottle this vintage! — 8 years ago

with Micaela

Andy Hock

9.0

Blackberry and cinnamon, touch of menthol. Juicy dark fruit on the palate with velvety mid tannins. Long spicy finish with a little toasty oak and mid+ alcohol. — 9 years ago

Michael Meyer

9.1

Dark blue fruit, mocha, and spice on a taut frame that spins out to a long minerally finish. This should improve considerably with a few more years of bottle age. — 9 years ago

Hum

9.1

Cola and Cassis full throttle. Wet dirt and a touch of chimney smoke finish the nose. Strong in the palette but integrated. Pinot beast. — 10 years ago

Jim Nelson

9.0

Laurent loves this wine -- he says its "fumé,"'with the smoked wood of a chimney practically -- and I agree, even though I don't want to taste a chimney. — 10 years ago

Scott Martell

9.0

Had this with absolute software at the Copper Chimney in Vancouver. It is for osooyoos. — 11 years ago

Brendan Cooke

9.7

Like me, this might be approaching "over the hill" but it still has a lot to offer. Ripe tannins, impressive finish...hints of blackberry jam on the nose...leathery...everything I want from a California cab, though sadly this is the last bottle. — 12 years ago

Joel Hill

10

New Years!!! — 12 years ago

with Sherrie and Chris