Manchester Sheldon

9.0

Still a bit tanniny that may need decanting, depending on how you want to enjoy it. — 4 months ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Charles Hendricks last vintage at Regusci and what a vintage 2013 was in Napa. If you’re are going to go out on a high note, 13 would be it. The most underrated Winemaker in Napa Valley.

Dark, ruby, lush, currents, raspberries, plum skin, strawberries, dark chocolate, lots of salted caramel notes, mid spice, tarriness, black licorice, soft dark earth with dry top soil, dry tobacco, used leather, vanillin, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, withering dark floral, lavender framed in violets, excellent acidity and great structure, tension, balance and perfectly polished for days. — 5 months ago

"Odedi"

9.4

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Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim.

Beautiful nose of black fruits, cedar, chocolates, herbs, tobacco leaf and cola.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, mint, vanilla, spices, licorice, espresso, cola, light herbs, eucalyptus, light earth, tobacco leaf, dark chocolates and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 20 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now. Showing a gorgeous nose, that I kept on smelling for a while.

Feels much younger than it actually is, complex and well balanced.

Good right out of the bottle with grippy tannins, and better after a couple of hours in the decanter.

Peaking now and good by itself or with food. Will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

A gorgeous wine. I love these older Napa Bordeaux blends.

A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. Aged in new American oak barrels for 22 months. Unfiltered and unfined.

13.8% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$225. — 6 months ago

Brett Royer

9.7

Bellevue wine night — 8 months ago

Nagib Nasr

9.2

Always delivers — 9 months ago

Vino Joe

8.9

Was hoping to like this but it was a solid if unmemorable CA Cab. Nothing much to say which is all I have to say…. — 2 years ago

Steve S.

9.3

Darkest ruby red color. Full of black currants, black berries, dark red cherries and plums. Hints of chocolate and burned wood. — 4 years ago

Mike Kerr

9.1

Delicious and hedonistic. Rich textures and dark fruit. Some leathery like aromas with hints of herbs — 9 years ago

P Plusquellec

9.1

Typical German Reisling petrol nose with light fruit and pleasant minerality — 9 years ago

Michael Smith

10

Woohoo!!! Super velvet...best cab I've had in a long time for $30. Smooth throughout would highly recommend. — 10 years ago

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.6

Concerned at first with the stewed fruits nose but it blew off within 30 minutes. My first Rattlesnake! Very enjoyable — 5 months ago

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9.0

The NV Brut 7 Crus is a very pretty, entry-level wine in this range. Bright, mineral and intensely vibrant, the 7 Crus is all energy. All the elements are so well proportioned. A blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir, this captures all the house signatures with tons of energy and better overall balance than in some previous editions. White flowers, chalk and citrus linger. Dosage is 6 grams per liter. Disgorged: June, 2023. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2023)
— 5 months ago

Anthony Auger

9.2

Perfume nose with some blackberry hints. Sticky mouthfeel with a vanilla flavor, long legs with a good amount of heat on the finish. Mouthfeel turns velvety at the end of the pallet with a raspberry compote note. — 6 months ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured. Deep ruby color with moderate staining of the tears. Developing, with a fairly becoming nose with ripe black plums, dark bramble fruit, vanilla, some pipe tobacco, some chocolate and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium(+?) acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. It’s really primary now but it should drink better after 2025 and through 2034. — 6 months ago

Ken Venezio

9.0

Might have lost its luster. Just not what I've expected from a cellar aged Cab from Hall. Gave it a 2 hr decant. Still has plenty of balance and structure. Just lost some of its fruit and luster. Medium finish. — 9 months ago

Marc Melser

9.3

We had the 2014 Vintage on 7/15-16/23. An excellent Cab with tastes of black cherry, blueberry, oak, vanilla and lavender. Full bodied, fruit forward and well balanced. The tannins are all smoothed out. Outstanding! — 9 months ago

Neal Ferry

9.2

Extremely Nice… in all aspects — 2 years ago

Michael Waroff

9.1

Flavorful with oak barrel hints — 5 years ago

Patrick Ayotte

9.1

Quite dark colored. Young nose with fruits, spices, fresh grass and strength can be felt. On the palate it’s balanced between the fruit flavors and the oak well integrated by the way, long finish and no heaviness. Excellent (91) — 9 years ago

Marcia Robinson

9.4

Very creamy - had at Barbuto — 10 years ago

Norman Gennaro

9.5

No one has had this since 2007?!?! Fantastic. Was worried I had held it for too long but it’s a Franc so was thinking I was good. It is singing! — 5 months ago

K L

8.9

Good not great. Light and a bit nondescript. Not sure it’s worth the shipment but good if the price is right. — 5 months ago

with Matt

Tom Garland

9.2

1.5 hour decant(decent chunky sediment). A majestic deep purplish magenta color with a little bricking. Always have a soft spot for aged Cain Five and Chris's old school savory style(embrace a little brett!). On the nose: stunning nose of worn leather, funky wet earth, red fruit, touch of menthol, nutty. Taste: Restrained, silky, elegant, balanced wine with dusty earth, herbaceous, currants, plum, cedarwood, and peppery dark chocolate medium finish. YUM! Hitting its stride with time to go. — 6 months ago

with Brenda

Spencer Dodd

9.3

Really good but drink around now. Stewed fruits but still fresh. Not a Bordeaux style but a bit larger with elegant and a bit of power. Glad I could share this with my folks. Fruits are rhubarb now after about an hour. Leaning down a little but still good. Definitely open the bottle of you have it soon imo — 8 months ago

Pamela Taylor

9.6

Drinking superbly now! Some dark cherry chocolate, cassis and caramel-clove on the nose, brighter cherry and plum skin on the palate with savory tannins and a mineral-driven finish. Very pretty Cab from the super cool Steve Reynolds 😁🍷 — 9 months ago

Mary C

9.3

2018… delicious — 2 years ago

Nick Mau

9.1

Lovely Merlot. Will gladly drink again. — 4 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.3

Nice wine. It came to the party wearing a backpack, glasses and a hat with a mosquito net. — 6 years ago

with Jade and Paul

Rebecca Fletcher

10

Deep ruby/purple. Chocolate, spice, tobacco, dried fruit, plum, and minerality on the nose. Smooth finish with silky tannins. Fantastic and a true reflection of #stagsleap, #napa, #baldacciwinery — 10 years ago

Nathaniel DiMaggio

9.1

Whenever I'm looking for my California Cabernet fruit basket. Love this stuff. — 10 years ago