Shay A

9.1

This was Decanter's 2013 Wine of the Year. Came across it fairly hidden at a local wine shop in town and got it for $40. Figured why not!

At 16yrs old, the color is still extremely ruby shaded. Don't really see any bricking around the edges. Floral nose of cherries, and a dirty/dusty element to it. Fairly thin at the front of the palate, but it has a nice weight in the middle and the finish is holding strong. Black peppercorn, faint leather taste and a rush of tart cherries. Reminds me of a 5-7yr old Sonoma Pinot. This is still "juicy", which to me is less in your face than "jammy". Fruit is giving way to secondary notes. Not WOTY for me, but for $40, a nice find.

Update: Much better after 45mins as well as at cellar temp. — 9 years ago

Steve Dennis

9.0

Excellent wine!! Would recommend this! — 10 years ago

Lauryn Hreben

9.2

A little sweet and not too heavy — 10 years ago

Sean m Roberts

9.5

Beautiful wine. Just finished dinner, a great find at a local winery in Ventura. I have had the privilege to visit this town and enjoy some similar local vineyards. — 10 years ago

Barbara Parker

9.0

An outstanding California blend; rated way higher than its price. A great find.
— 11 years ago

Justin Heller

10

Such a find!!!! — 11 years ago

Judy Sebby

10

My favorite wine! — 9 years ago

with Mary

Carla Hussey

9.0

Tastes a little sweet, but is just so easy to drink. Doesn't give me heartburn and isn't as sugary sweet as it tastes. — 9 years ago

Mary Forrest

9.0

Loved this wine! New fave, but don't know if I can find it in OK...? — 10 years ago

Tawnia Milligan- Beckwith

10

One of my favs!! — 10 years ago

Michael Pitts

9.5

Huge. Phelps Insignia doesn't hit the ethereal heights of the best '70s Eisele's for me, but I find it more consistent. This '77 is a monster but still classic. — 11 years ago

Max Reichwage

9.5

The best wine I could find in Cabo, 2002 is really good, great depth, fruity and earthy. — 11 years ago

James Hemrick

9.5

Best naked wine I have had yet. — 13 years ago

Ben Sacks

9.2

Very consistent Cab. While not a single-vineyard, I find its a solid expression of lush fruit and silky "Rutherford Dust" tannins. The '12 was pretty silky, I wouldn't reach for it to accompany a dinner but it's a crowd-pleaser on its own. — 9 years ago

MM McCullough

10

Not too sweet, just the right blend. — 9 years ago

Chad Thompson

9.0

Lime and minerals over candied citrus. Super nice but could still age. — 10 years ago

Anthony(aug 2013) Dimarco

9.1

Really happy to find this 1 litre for only $129 especially considering 750ml sells for $100 in the store. First time for the 2013 vintage. Very similar to 2012 and another winner for me. — 10 years ago

Justin Hansohn

9.5

Immediately in my top 5 beers. Concentration without weight or offensive intensity. So many tropical fruits, cannabis, and sage aromas bursting out of the glass! In the mouth it reminds me of all the great aspects of a Sierra Nevada pale ale turnt up. A new benchmark in balanced beer. Such a casual hurried situation to be drinking this, but nonetheless an encouragement to find more of this stuff. — 11 years ago

Jennifer Cox

9.3

Minneapolis- find! — 11 years ago

Lenna Pewitt

9.5

Love this. Would like to find it again! — 13 years ago