Andrew Benn

9.0

2008
Bright but age served it well - letting the Zin and Cab elements meld. Nice cold day sipping wine — 12 years ago

Adam Jesberger

9.6

Much more napa typicity than the 03 estate. Big ripe black berry, black currant, raisin and cranberry notes on the nose. Massive methoxypyrazine presentation, bell pepper vegetal overload. Not in a bad way. It is enveloped by a bitter dark chocolate element that compliments spicy brown sugar oakiness. The palate is big and bold. Full bodied black fruit expression. Big vegetal notes. Solid oak elements with a long satisfying finish. Went super well with short ribs! This wine is very good. — 12 years ago

with Jenelle

Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.3

Beautiful classic mouton Rothschild. Great bordelaise components and elements. Lovely balance. Nice nose and moderately long finish. A lovely wine. — 13 years ago

Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.6

First US Riesling I have had - impressed - good fruit, mineral & structure - would love to taste it with some serious age! — 12 years ago

Thomas Porter

9.0

Monte De Oro Unique Elements (squared) blend. Tastes of current, boysenberry, blueberry, and a hint of tobacco making a silky sweet finish. — 12 years ago

Kelsey Morrison

9.6

Nose has similar elements to 07: black cherry, smokey white pepper, licorice. Palate has balanced acid, smooth texture, fruity finish. Great tannins, will last another ten years if cellared well. I ❤️ Paloma! — 13 years ago

Rosie Haro

8.9

Smooth red — 14 years ago

Corey Zamora, CSW

9.2

Very good rioja, good structure, earthy elements, beautiful color. But wine of the year last year? Think not. — 12 years ago

Jill Nussbaum

9.6

Holy moly! — 12 years ago

Eric and Rachel Ferkel

9.8

Full bodied and smooth — 13 years ago

with Eric