Matt Konopka

9.1

Dark Cherry, hint of chocolate — 5 years ago

George Andrew

9.0

Nice deep color, good dark fruit, nice body - great value for the price. — 5 years ago

Aruna Patel

9.9

It's good wine. — 6 years ago

with Priya

Severn G

9.3

Nose has mashed blackberry, ripe black current, ripe black cherry, wet saddle leather, horse barn, dried mint, fried green herbs, chopped bacon, muddy garden soil, constantly developing...

Palate has mahogany shavings, black cherry 🍒, dried garden soil, day old bacon bacon 🥓, over-ripe black currant, warm dark chocolate, (minor) baking spice with a very long and intense finish. This wine has at least a decade in front of it tonight. Perfect, supple cork on extraction.

Still quite tannic, decanted 4h, needs much more time to reveal it's true self.

My retailer commented this was not a standard CA Cabernet, more Bordeaux-like, and he was fully on point. The stink on the nose really pointed us away from CA right away.

Paired to some expertly grilled, medium-rare Delmonico steaks from my favorite, local farmer in Columbia Co. NY (Kinderhook Farm), well salted (in advance). Finished with Maldon smoked sea salt, best which exists in the world, IMHO. Also roasted beets with goat feta from VT, where I can only image goats listen to Phish and eat Ben & Jerry's ice cream daily, because only a stress free life like that could yield cheese this good.

I'd like to know the blend on this, should anyone know, I can't believe it's 100% Cab based on the stinky nose, which we appreciate. — 6 years ago

Joe F.

8.9

Very enjoyable, found this very bold in the first taste and mellowed out towards the finish which was very smooth. Fruity and balanced. — 7 years ago

with Laurene

Anthony Riebsomer

9.0

Good blend. A little punchy, but not too much — 8 years ago

Katie Mlodzienski

9.2

Tropically sweet and crisp — 5 years ago

Jody Scharf

9.3

Nice blend of dark fruits, let it sit. Needs to open up. — 5 years ago

Shealynn Neve

9.3

Pretty good red blend. It’s definitely velvety and smooth. Pairs well with lots of things 🍷 — 5 years ago

with Zach

Julie Gorsline Perry

10

Black cherry and spice with a chocolate finish — 6 years ago

Robert S.

9.1

Decanted 30 minutes. Expressive nose of dark berries. Air time added a smooth mouthfeel. Luscious medium to long finish. Drinking very well now. — 6 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.5

Steep climb, well made wine. I’d drink that tons. — 7 years ago

with Mark

Patrick Derdeyn

9.0

The ‘17s just arrived so that means it was perfect timing to drink my last ‘16. @Morgan Twain-Peterson says these can age 5-10 yrs, but mine never seem to make it 5-10 months while I let all of the SVs rest in peace. A splash decant really helps the bouquet jump out on these. Rose petal, spice, and dark fruits balanced by wonderful acidity and some light tannin presence. A screaming value year in and year out. — 8 years ago

Michal Figgs

9.5

Super deep fruit, dark, very drinkable — 5 years ago

Nick Piccone

9.2

Christmas a day late! Dark, concentrated but not overpowering - black fruit and mocha - dry finish — 5 years ago

Ben Christen

9.2

Tasty. Light, lemon 🍋. Great Chardonnay — 6 years ago

with Ellen

Judi Kruse

9.0

Nice, bold Sauvignon Blanc. Will definitely buy again. — 6 years ago

Beth Segrest

9.1

Beautiful Chardonnay, oakey and buttery with an excellent aroma. — 7 years ago

KRISTIE

9.0

Robust flavors of dark berry jam with hints of toasted oak. — 7 years ago

Patrick Derdeyn

9.1

A little richer syrah expression than some of the single vineyards but well balanced. Dark fruit with a spice and pepper note that should continue to evolve for several more years. — 7 years ago