Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Fruit is brighter, more brilliant than many other 21’s I’ve had. Texturally & fruit-wise senses more like the 23’s I’ve had. It’s gorgeous. Again, needs a decade or more in the cellar.

Round, lush, creamy blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, both plums, poached strawberries, dry, crushed rocks, limestone powder, nice balling spices, caramel, mocha, dry herbs, dry tobacco, lead pencil, dry river stone, leather, melted, dark chocolate, dark spice, fresh & withering dark flowers, red roses, nice round acidity, well balanced, bigger tension & structure, excellent round, excellent finish that last minutes and lands on spice, wet clay and Christmas cake. — 11 days ago

ChefLRA Riaño

9.2

Medium bodied, berries & chocolate, low acid. Delicious — 3 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Another beautiful drinking older Napa Cab that was showing younger than its 35 yrs with dark fruits, mocha, cedar, graphite, spice & tobacco — 15 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2021 vintage. PNP. Nose waay nicer than the flavors currently but ended up being a relatively solid effort for the price. No complaints. Maybe the gorgeous bouquet complexity marries into the flavors family at some point in the next 5-10 years? Twould be nice. 01.17.26. — 7 days ago

Ericsson

9.4

Enjoyed this wine eight years ago. Wine is so evolved now. Tasting so much better. There’s deep notes of cedar and cooked fruit. — 11 days ago

Bob Boyle

9.1

Drinking very well, still some dusty tannins with good fruit & nice finish — 9 days ago

Stephen Fitzpatrick

9.1

Smooth and rich Napa Cab, heavy notes of fruit and licorice on the initial taste, floral and spice on the nose, decent finish; not chewy like some Napa cabs. Paired well with spicy penne pasta. — 6 days ago

Paul J

9.6

PnP. Dark, deep wine. Nose is dominated by coconut and vanilla. Lots of sweetness on the palate with a silky texture. This exceeded expectations although the bottle variation continues! — a day ago

with Manish and Brooke

Conrad Green

9.3

Very pretty. Faded with a touch of balsamic. Poised and pretty. Very light but complete. Pristine for a 50 year old cab — 8 days ago

with Naoko and Paul

Ericsson

9.8

One of most sensational Opus Ones I’ve ever had. Drink now or age for decades. — a month ago