B

10

Magnum 1991 Joseph Phelps Insignia CS. Dinner at T w neighbors. Drank alongside the '90 Latour out of magnum. We didn't decant this as long as the Latour and out of the gate, this wine was a little tight. However, by the end of dinner, this was the clear winner. Just held up and got better as the night progressed. — 8 years ago

Matt

9.2

Dense and weighty especially on the mid-palate. Lots of plush concentration. Sexy. Dark and plummy with great mineral and savory notes. 79% merlot, 19%CS, 5%PV. — 9 years ago

dan boedeker

9.3

A very enjoyable blend of Freisa, CS, & merlot. Regretting that I only bought 2. — 9 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.3

Steak and claret night rides again! Thanks for opening this dad! Blind, I guessed 2010 Pontet Canet on account of all the pencil lead and good acidity. As usual, CS tastes a lot more expensive than it is! — 9 years ago

with Jim

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

9.5

2012 Rutherford - nice example of a great SB vineyard in the heart of CS territory. Rangpur lime, vanillin , kiss of herb - fresh & dried. Nice length no screech or burn. — 11 years ago

Rebekah Thomas

9.2

Lovely red - not too dry - easy to drink. Great in the bourguignon. — 11 years ago

with Jake

Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.3

43 me 44 cs 13 cf blend more earthy than la mission leather mushroom fresh acidity — 12 years ago

B

10

Magnum 1997 Harlan CS. Dinner at Fstead. Drank after the '91 Chateau Montelena out of magnum. — 8 years ago

Kevin Vessels

9.1

Super rich and inky cab, excellent value — 9 years ago

Matt

9.2

Bright fruits, rich in secondaries, white pepper, tobacco, cigar ash, smoke. Lovey acid profile and a joy to taste. 74% CS, 26% CF — 9 years ago

Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

9.0

Very well done rich and delicious CS from California, the wine needs a bit more time, yet if you let it breath you can also enjoy it today. Deep dark red in color, lovely nose, sweet cedar, licorice, black current, a touch of herbs and coffee, full rich round body with firm tannins almost chewy, fantastic acidity and a long dry finish. My first experience with this winery, certainly not my last. My score 90, drink to 2022 — 9 years ago

Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

9.1

1996, This 1996 blend of 61% CS and 39% merlot, showed beautifully and justifying the 19 years of cellaring.
A truly deep rich and elegant wine. Lavish red appealing color, lovely nose, leather, black cherries, black current, wet soil, mineral, medium to full body, with soft round tannins, smooth, deep, complex, lovely acidity to balance, and a delicious finish, with hint of sweetness. A truly lovely wine. My score 91, drink to 2019. — 10 years ago

Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.3

85 cs 2 cf 12 me first vintage in new cellar — 12 years ago

E Alvelais

9.2

Excellent Washington CS for the money. — 8 years ago

Matt

9.0

Pretty and lovely CS that really speaks old world in style. A great reminder of how 2011 in the right hands can be so expressive and perfumed. Nose is brambly, savory, minty, and an earthy backdrop gives a nice layer. Palate is a balance of those brambly fruits, leather, brown spices, menthol, juniper, dusty tannins. There almost seems to be a little VA hint that offers a lift to the wine. Very refreshing to taste Napa Cabs with this much acid and freshness. — 9 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.6

This CS deserves way more international recognition! Period. — 9 years ago

Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

8.9

A lovely robust second wine that needs more time to mature, this blend of 50% CS 50% Merlot has a deep garnet color , very expressive aromas of black current, cedar wood, black cherries, cigar box, tea leaves and plums, an excellent melange of earthiness and fruit, full body with firm dry tannins and great acidity, this wine is still young and needs more time to mellow and show his well masked smoothness, long dry delicious finish, after 8 hours starts to open up and deliver more complexity. My score 89, drink 2016-2022, next bottle in 2017 ;-) — 9 years ago

Logan Smyser

9.6

Excellent CS! — 10 years ago

with Skip

Hans Stockmann

9.1

Typisch CS. Mooi aards. — 11 years ago

Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.5

the great vintage of 2010 79 % cs 2nd higher % after 2012 vintage 82% similar qualiity to 90 59 — 12 years ago