Chris MacLean

9.0

A bit more polish than I remembered from the 2018, but still solid overall. Light bodied, fairly complex, integrated fruit. — 18 days ago

with Sarah

Peter Sultan

9.0

Very rounded Etna white but still lava rock & white flowers, dry white peach. Perhaps less Etna typical for whites I’m used to from there- ie, pin prick acidity etc — 8 months ago

Jeremiah Glazer

9.4

Green apple and dried cranberry goodness! Pleasantly tart with a slightly puckering finish. — 2 years ago

Jody Scharf

9.4

beautiful blend that was better the next day. — 23 days ago

romo

8.9

15.2! If you’re so inclined. It is quite a show@ — 3 months ago

Jody Scharf

9.0

Cab that misses the acids I enjoy, some age but ready now. — 8 months ago

David Walser

9.2

Always like the Phelps Syrah. Big Phelps week for me. — 4 years ago

Andy Thomson

9.2

Soft, lots of flavour, great nose — 2 months ago

with Rod and Cheryl

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

2013 Kelham Vineyards “Sons” Proprietary Red – Oakville, Napa Valley

Crafted by Rawson Kelham and inspired by his wife Susanna’s love for balanced reds, “The Sons” is a masterful blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 10% Sangiovese. Lovingly bottled by Rawson’s stepsons—who’ve been at the helm of this line for over 20 years—this 2013 vintage was cellared until 2016, with just 300+ cases produced.

Now, over a decade since harvest, this wine is a revelation. The blend unfolds seamlessly-structured, layered, and impossibly harmonious. Aromatically, it’s a mature tapestry of dark cherries, dried herbs, cedar, and hints of worn leather. On the palate, it’s intense yet controlled: lush black fruit, plum, a whisper of tobacco, and an echo of sweet balsamic reduction that brings complexity without weight.

What’s most striking is its youthful acidity—this bottle feels alive, still pulsing with energy as if it’s just waking up. That freshness paired with age-built depth makes it one of the most compelling wines I’ve had from Kelham (and I’ve had many—see my past notes!).

This is Oakville at its best. Bold, nuanced, timeless.

Speechless after the first glass. Crazy delicious.
Cheers! — 6 months ago

Joe Estrada

9.4

Mineralty, acidity & deliciousness in a glass — 2 years ago