Kittydawwg

9.8

One tough wine...my magnum has been driven across the US in a big moving truck and occasionally poorly cellared but after 13 years... balanced oak, cedar, blackcurrant, balanced char, slight leather, white pepper...a very classic easy-drinking cab. Great job Ken!! — 5 years ago

Bernard Benninghoff

9.3

Slightly sweet Grenache — 6 years ago

with Brenda

Craig Marino

9.2

Not too hoppy and not too much malt. Very nice! — 7 years ago

Christopher Pappe

9.5

Sur lies rich middle long finish. A classic in the Spottswoode, Crocker Starr tradition — 8 years ago

Brent Morgan

9.2

Popped it with a burger at lunch. Before wine opening up had nose of red fruits and slight smell of green pepper. Bright and tasty. Came back to it 5 hours later for a steak dinner. Became a little more black fruit with slight graphite and dust. Got better with a little air. — 9 years ago

Brent Morgan

9.1

Great value. Blackberry and white pepper. Delicious. — 9 years ago

Peg Hanssen

9.1

Catalonia Spain
Surdyk's Staff Selection (Noelle Starr): The non-vintage Brut Reserve, made from indigenous Spanish grapes, undergoes second fermentation in the bottle, is aged for 15 months, and is a fantastic value – even at full price. Aromatic and elegant, there are notes of citrus, Asian pear, hints of flower and a touch of biscuit. The finish is dry and refreshing. Thoughts: start by using a regular wine glas, as a bigger bowl helps bring the aromatics front and center. Pair with anything salty (potato chips), creamy (brie smeared on a fresh baguette), or crunchy (fried chicken is especially good.) Pairs wonderfully with Blue Earth, a delicious brie-style cheese from Mankato, MN
Surdyks Spring 2015 Sale - $7.99 (compare at $11.99). Great with Sticky Chicken — 9 years ago

Peter Hladun

9.2

Just got better and better with more oxygen! Decanted and should have let sit longer as the aromatics really intensified showing licorice and leather on the nose. — 5 years ago

G

9.6

2009 is perfect! And, I love these tiny bottles! — 6 years ago

Joe Roth

9.5

Beautiful — 7 years ago

with Jeff and Michael

Brent Morgan

9.1

The 2011 is drinking funky right now. Funky in a good way. Color is a dark purple but the flavor is red fruits. Lots of fun acidity, not a lot of tannins. — 8 years ago

John Rieber

9.9

Having this with wine make Pam Starr - bravo! — 8 years ago

with Alex and Bruce

Mark Flesher

9.3

Good wine in a great place right now! Great density. Tasted the 10, 11, and the 12 with Ms Cakebread in our recent trip. I think she was surprised we didn't like the 12. Parker gave this one a 93, which I shockingly agree with. I think this wine has incredible depth and density, but it was ready to go at pop and pour without any decanting needed. I don't think this is too age worthy, which is shocking given its AVA. FWIW, it seems Crocker&Starr and Paradigm Francs are just better "built." Still this is a indisputably good wine with great acidity, fruit core, tannin, and finish. More on Cellartracker. — 9 years ago

Richard Jayson

9.5

Sharing a birthday dinner with family. Ringo Starr said he couldn’t make it. PNP and wasn’t that tight. Could have used some air but the nose and palate were just great. — 5 years ago

Brent Morgan

9.1

Nice acidity, red fruits with a little bit of smoke. — 6 years ago

Michael Parks

9.4

Great with vegan food. — 7 years ago

Eric

9.2

My favorite Zin. — 8 years ago

G

9.7

#awesomecabernet looking forward to visiting C & S next week! — 8 years ago

Brent Morgan

9.3

My favorite from Judy. Love it. — 9 years ago

David L

9.2

14' Crocker Starr SB. Better than 6 months ago. — 9 years ago