Matt Perlman

9.2

Very old world, savory. Beautiful — 10 months ago

Douglas Braun

9.1

2018 Vintage - reductive style - lees style - baked apple, medium plus acidity — 4 years ago

Ed Chin

9.0

May have been slightly off. Can’t put my finger on it. — 5 years ago

Robin Gerber

Partner Spotlight Brands

9.5

Tried this vintage a year ago and it was really good but tonight is in its prime. Sad it’s my last bottle. — 7 years ago

John Willison

9.1

From 500ml...Black Cherry, cherry licorice, dried roses, licorice root, black tea finish. Austere, in a good way. — 8 years ago

Christine Wallin

9.1

I’ll have the whole bottle, please. — 9 years ago

Nico J. Snyman

9.6

Tried the '90 recently, spoke of how amazing a producer of Californian Cabernet it is, but just needed a little more time, this '85 is well & truly on point, everything is in balance, there's fruit intensity yes, but the development/complexity/layers are really shining through, outstanding stuff. — 10 years ago

Michael Washabaugh

9.1

Paired well with a lamb, eggplant purée, fava beans, piquolo pepper. Would also pair with a medium rare magret duck or other game. — 11 years ago

Marshal White

9.4

First time checking in since bottling. Like a laser beam of dark, intense fruit with very woodsy overtones. — 12 years ago

Michael Shonblom

9.3

Sweet, fruity, mild spices that sustain. Holds its own — 13 years ago

Sarah Dennison

10

Delicious — 2 years ago

Perry Atha

9.2

Wonderful Zin- enjoying the 2013 vintage- hint of tobacco - pairing with Salmon - Brisket- will definitely try again — 4 years ago

Peggy Hadley

9.1

Easy drinker. Full of fruit. — 6 years ago

with Jim

Jennifer Liu

9.2

39.97 from new season. Balanced. Round. Worth the price. Would buy again — 8 years ago

Jay Root

9.1

Peppery, acid, lighter on the fruit. This would pair really well with chili or a similar dish — 8 years ago

Ned Clark

9.6

Really excellent zin. — 9 years ago

M Weil

9.4

Very drinkable, not overly bright, silky, full mouth feel. Not complex but great to drink by its self.
Lots of dark fruit flavors. Blackberry & vanilla notes. Well balanced. Would drink again. — 10 years ago

Mike

9.1

Quirky but nice — 11 years ago

Jon Anderson

9.3

Savory. Interesting. Fantastic. — 12 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.7

Our K&L Redwood City staff party at LB steak was fantastic- nothing smaller than magnum allowed! This double mag has been in our cellar since release and has hardly moved at all! Big, powerful, Mountain fruit! — 13 years ago

Pooneet K

9.2

Delicious. Flinty, full, dense, lovely finish. Very nice. — 3 years ago

Hugh O'Riordan

9.1

Dark and rich earth flavors. Very well balanced with good finish. It’s from Livermore not Australia! — 5 years ago

Brandon T

9.2

Can’t get enough of these chards. Just behind the Zephyr for me. — 6 years ago

John Osgood

9.0

Good Cali blend — 7 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.0

This yellow-gold wine rings the “old-style Cali” bell in all the right ways. A nose of apricots, mangoes and apples is helped along with the smell of buttered popcorn. Oak treats the palate as well, draping over the tropical fruit like a sunshade. The acidity is zesty, yet the mouthfeel tends toward creaminess due to the wine sitting on the lees for five months. The oak is a definite part of the wine, but the effect is softened enough so that it's a pleasure, not a pain. — 8 years ago

Ann Kunes

9.0

Very pleasant, drinkable and mellow. Buy again — 10 years ago

Michelle Zell

9.7

My favorite Cabernet. — 11 years ago

with Madra

Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

9.5

Like seeing an old friend. First winery I ever visited (I was 5), and is always one of my favorite places to visit. Wines are better than ever and Paul Draper is simply a legend. — 11 years ago

Mike Brown

8.9

Only open a week. Stable — 12 years ago

Rachael Ryan

Sommelier Quince Restaurant

9.8

Always surprised by these wines. Incredible concentration and still lively. — 13 years ago