Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.5

2016 Upchurch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon by superstar winemaker Chris Upchurch is a revelation. On the nose this takes on gorgeous Cabernet character with red bell pepper, anise, brandy soaked red cherry and milk chocolate aromas that build in the glass. The texture to this wine borders ethereal. Mocha, crushed mint, blackberry cobbler and creme de cassis flavors all beautifully dance on the palate. The balance and richness is sumptuous here. Mineral-driven and rich, this gorgeous effort will cellar well for the next fifteen to twenty years. Drink 2019-2037- 95 — 7 years ago

Cody Short

9.5

3 hr decant and this was drinking beautifully. Chris Carpenter at his best and maybe my favorite vintage of Cardinale — 9 years ago

Bobby Lewis

9.5

Chris Ringland does it again. My fourth vintage and it seems like it's getting better. This wine is SPOT ON DELICIOUS and only gets better with a little breathing time. Beautiful blueberry pie on the nose and palate. Vanilla and warm baking spices. Some deeper tones of baked blackberries also. Label says 15.5% alcohol but in no way does this seem hot. If you can find this, load up. The only problem is finding it... — 9 years ago

Rachel Caggiano

9.3

Probably should have cellared for a few years, but we couldn't wait. All wine. Zero bullshit. Greatness @Chris Pittenger. — 9 years ago

Lawson Mertz

8.9

Still has great life! Good job Brundrett — 10 years ago

Ashley Dubois

9.1

Lovely bright fruit and soft tannins after decanting for an hour or two. Love Chris' work. — 10 years ago

Heather Meyer

9.6

Thanks, Chris @brocwine for making this deliciousness again! — 10 years ago

Evan Banker

9.5

Excellent birthday wine! Paris perfectly with pizza and trashy tv. Thanks Chris. — 11 years ago

with Chris

Yashar Shayan

9.8

Really great Bordeaux style red from Washington State. Winemaker Chris Peterson, formerly of DeLille Cellars. Great for the price too, can likely lay down for 5 or 10 years — 11 years ago

Jessica Stenberg

9.2

Ruth's Chris - Mom's Birthday Dinner — 12 years ago

Norma Munoz

9.8

Paired this cab with a rib eye steak at Ruth's Chris in Dallas TX! Pure heaven — 13 years ago

Jan de Weerd

9.5

Our favorite Figgins blend. 2011. A tough year but Chris Figgins turned it into a gem. Minerally. Full body, rich mid palette with a sweet edge, evolving into a dry, grippy finish with with minerals edging the experience. Perfect with aged Gouda cheese. — 7 years ago

with Tammy and Chris

Steve Bozich

9.0

Nice enough, but expect more from a 100% Cab. Not near as complex as you'd expect. And Chris Gorman's collaborative efforts are usually my favorites here. 14.9 ABV. Nice enough, but nothing unique or multi layered about it. Too bad, higher expectations. — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.6

This is a partnership with Adrian Hoffman. This wine creates a body glow like I've not experienced. The mouth entry just is an OMG long moment. The lush fruits explode and layer over your palate. Ripe, lush, fruits of; blueberries, turning dark cassis, black plum, blackberries, warm soft spices; Clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & hints of vanilla, light baking spices, black tea, plum cake, light tarry notes. Then, the lighter red fruits unfold as it sits on the palate. Perfect wine harmony!!! 4 years in oak. — 9 years ago

Matias Chiota

9.5

Simply outstanding. Chris carpenter knocking out of the park! — 9 years ago

Tj Adams

9.3

@Chris Koupal @Bill Bender either of you had this one — 10 years ago

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.2

I've recently had Dick Vermeil and Drew Bledsoe's wines but this one gets my vote for best football themed steakhouse Cab. Well done by Dan Marino and Damon Huard (and of course the winemaker Chris Peterson). This is way too young, but I look forward to checking in on these in a few years. — 10 years ago

Tom Wildenhaus

9.4

Very nice work by Chris Carpenter and team. I a few years this will be even better. — 11 years ago

Kristi

9.2

An excellent wine from Chris Carpenter in a winemaker's vintage. Cocoa and cinnamon — 11 years ago

Beth Nelson

9.9

A little Ruth's Chris for a late dinner. The boss picked a great bottle. I'm not sure how much input he gave, but turned out well. I just hope he's paying. — 12 years ago

Charles Huff

9.6

Rangy and effervescent. — 7 years ago

Penny Sadler

9.1

Chris Ringland 's wines are balanced and complex. I'd put them against any old world Syrah. — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.7

The Hoffman was nearly the wine of the tasting. Warm fruits; of blue & blackberries slowly lift out of the glass with supple soft spices. It was a hard call to say, was it warm fruit pie or was it more like pudding? I'd say both. The spices in this wine lifted off your palate like warm sun on ground water creating rising steam. You cannot only sense it, you can see them as you sip it. Blackberries, blueberries, black plum, rhubarb, baked cranberries & strawberries follow, black licorice, used leather, dry stems, underbrush, crushed rocks, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, Christmas cake and used coffee grounds. Perfect harmony in body, texture. length, balance, acidity and finish. 5 years in oak. — 9 years ago

Ray Bruce

9.0

Very bold aroma and immediately crisp mouthfeel. Intense flavor on the tongue. Wonderful fruitiness on finish. Perfect for summer. — 9 years ago

Marika Reuling

Vintner/Partner Reuling Vineyard

9.2

Drinking Broc on our first date since Jack's birth! A true celebration! Beautiful bouquet. Impressive structure for a Gamay. Love it @Chris Brockway ! — 10 years ago

Chip Stryker

9.2

Way too young now but destined for greatness. Chris Howell knows how to showcase what the mountain gives him. This wine, with its hints of well integrated Brett, is not only distinctive for Napa, but stands out against others from the mountain AVAs. Cellar for a long time! — 10 years ago

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.2

Marsanne + Roussanne + Acacia barrel = sappy, honeyed, spicy apricot deliciousness. This has the structure to live forever; I'll never know, can't stop drinking it now. @Chris Broomell kills it again. — 11 years ago

Nick Fox

9.2

Spectacular — 11 years ago

Robert Krupp

9.0

Drinkable (and then some) Zin. Thank you, Chris! — 11 years ago

Charles Kempton

8.9

Rec by Pete & Chris — 12 years ago