Boone Seto

9.7

Smooth well balance, full body and silky and clean finish and no imperfection — 7 years ago

Shay A

9.4

Possibly the WOTN. Drop dead gorgeous at this age. Everything was harmonious. Fruit medley, fig, cedar bark, balanced palate. — 7 years ago

with Dan, Benjamin and 1 other

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.6

I would love to put this wine in a blind tasting of all the Cult Cabernets. I wouldn't be surprised if this beat them all. It certainly would finish in the top three. Yes, this includes; Screaming Eagle, Scarecrow, Harlan etc.. It's so full, round, lush, elegant & perfectly ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, blueberries, plum, dark cherries, dark raspberries. Baking spices done just right, sweet lush rich moist dark earth, dry florals, fresh violets, spice/box, powder from crushed rocks, cocoa powder, suede style leather, a hint of stems, dead on acidity and an elegant round finish that doesn't stop. — 8 years ago

Sam Surath

9.8

Tasted at Piocho Ranch 6/11/16 — 9 years ago

Sam Surath

9.4

Tasted at Piocho Ranch 6/11/16 — 9 years ago

Wendy Ferrigno

9.3

Canyon Ranch from Wilamette valley in Oregon had at the canyon ranch grill in The Ventian. — 9 years ago

Andy Halvorsen

10

With a Skywalker Ranch Bone-in New York Strip. Winning combo. — 10 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

Only 100 cases produced canyon ranch vineyard in Yakima. This is the first release from victor palencia. A very pretty nose of fresh flowers red berry pie like fruit and notes of savory herbs. Smooth and silky texture and an array of flowers red licorice spice and a zesty balanced finish. 45+ excellent+ — 11 years ago

Reagan Helms

9.5

I liked it, Tabitha liked it, win! — 12 years ago

P Darr

9.7

Wine tasting Canyon Ranch — 12 years ago

Sam Friedland

8.9

Nice California Pinot. Shiny of raspberries. Some tannins. Needs about an hour to open up. Went well with lamb kofta and grass dead steak — 7 years ago

Chris Chiapparelli

9.5

I love this, even though it's way outside of my typically tipple. I may have even made a few unsavory predictions about how poorly this would age. Sorry Pax. I was dead wrong. 14 years in bottle and better than ever. Glad I forgot a case of this in the cellar. — 8 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Twomey Cellars originated with a vineyard, the Soda Canyon Ranch in southeastern Napa Valley, which the Duncan family, owners of Silver Oak Cellars, acquired in 1999. Dark Ruby with ripe red fruit aromas and complex spice. On the palate strawberry and cherry flavors with cinnamon, tobacco and espresso notes. Rich full fleshy tannins, nice acidity and balance on s lingering finish ending with earthy tones. — 8 years ago

Juan Menendez

9.7

Outstanding. Side by side with the '96 Dominus and holding its own. This is world class merlot. With 10+years these are Dead ringer for St. Emilion premiere grand crus. — 9 years ago

Sam Surath

9.6

Tasted at Piocho Ranch 6/11/16 — 9 years ago

Chris Grimm

9.5

Wow. Olive, black pepper, fruit, and acid. A dead ringer for Northern Rhone. Fantastic! — 9 years ago

with Brooke

Marisa Reisman

8.9

Boujalais style sin. Light and fruit forward — 9 years ago

with Kim and Levon

Terra Fuller

9.0

Soft earth, super drinkable. — 10 years ago

Caroline Nibot

9.9

Birthday at copper canyon! — 12 years ago

P Darr

9.8

Wine tasting Canyon Ranch — 12 years ago

P Darr

9.7

Wine tasting Canyon Ranch — 12 years ago

Steve Mitchell

9.3

Nicely done! — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The second vintage of Beau Vigne. On the nose; dark currants, burnt ambers, blend of blue fruits; blueberries, boysenberries, huckleberries & olallieberries. Dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, dry brown soil, dark minerals, anise, dark fruit liqueur notes, cinnamon, clove, tree sap, a whiff of mint, herbaceous characteristics and decayed dark flowers. The body is medium full and rich. Tannins are 65-70% resolved. The structure is not their best, but, the length, tension and balance are quite nice. The blue fruits explode onto the palate. Blueberries, boysenberries, huckleberries & Olallieberries. They set a little syrupy. Dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries/cola, raspberries come on late, dry brown top soil, palate grippy dark minerality, graphite, dark fruit liqueur notes, soft, medium, dark spice, mocha powder, cinnamon, clove, light vanilla, tree sap, a whiff of mint, herbaceous (bay leaf) characteristics, lilacs, violets and decayed dark flowers. The acidity is round and nicely managed. The long finish is velvety, ruby, rich and beautiful. Shows a little alcohol but it’s tamed from the tiger I bet it was young. Still has another 5-7 years of good drinking ahead. Photos of; their vineyard and antique truck, Yountville tasting room, Owners/Winemaker Ed Snider and wife Trish. Producer notes and history...Beau Vigne was founded by Ed Snider in 2002. They are a small, family winery with a production of about 4,000 cases annually vintage dependent. They are primarily known for their Cabernets. Their vineyard goes by the name of Stags Ridge and is the benchmark and centerpiece of Beau Vigne. Stags Ridge Vineyard & Ranch are located on the Eastern edge of Napa, situated in appellation of Atlas Peak at the very top of Soda Canyon Road overlooking Pritchard Gap, Haystack, and Stagecoach Vineyards. They began with only a few acres in 2002. Stag’s Ridge is now comprised of nine acres, eight of Cabernet Sauvignon and one of Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot. As the Beau Vigne brand has grown, they’ve sourced from some of the best vineyards on the North Coast and Napa Valley such as Bacigalupi, Dutton Ranch, and Lewelling. Beau Vigne’s philosophy to winemaking hasn’t changed since their beginning. They are a boutique winery; which is generally a good idea to maintain very high quality. The family roots run deep in the Napa Valley. Martin Garzoli, Ed’s grandfather, arrived in the Valley in 1913. He was a Swiss Italian who, learned winemaking in Italy. Martin worked the Hayfields of Napa and Sonoma during the day and made wine in an old barn at night. Nearly 100 years later, Beau Vigne Family is still carrying on in the family tradition. — 7 years ago

Sam Surath

9.7

Tasted at Piocho Ranch 6/11/16 — 9 years ago

Sam Surath

9.8

Tasted at Piocho Ranch 6/11/16 — 9 years ago

Michael Horkay

9.3

I might be the only dumb ass on the planet that views this wine as surreal. This wine from three year old vines on grimms ranch is absolutely gorgeous.... Only three year old vines but holy shit good. Almost raveneau like with creamy aromatics. I remember using this wine when we put it in a ceramic egg and let it sit on its Lee's for six months. Mineral driven goodness. — 9 years ago

Katie Jelicich

9.2

"Pizza cab" — 10 years ago

with Melissa

Jessica L. Jordan

10

Purchased at Silver Lake Wine
2013 vintage — 11 years ago

Larry Halff

9.0

Dead ringer for Chablis? — 12 years ago

P Darr

9.6

Wine tasting Canyon Ranch — 12 years ago