Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.0

@Delectable Wine this is the 2013 Elyse Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

Deep ruby red in appearance. Interesting nose with almost stewed plums, black cherries and a bit smoky. Medium plus tannins (7/10) with a full body. Cherry liqueur on the palate with some nutmeg, bitter cocoa and black currants. Dry and long finish. Drink till 2034.

Fruit comes from the Morisoli and Tietjen Vineyards. — 6 years ago

with India

Adam Burnett

9.1

Elyse really liked that one — 8 years ago

Garnet Kindervater

9.0

W/ josh, Laurent, and Elyse — 8 years ago

Devra G

9.0

I think we had it with Elyse and Jeff. — 8 years ago

Ashley Sutton

9.4

Wow! I've been holding off on opening this because I'm a wine hoarder but so glad I did tonight! This is in a beautiful spot, show stopping!! — 9 years ago

Devra G

9.5

Had this with Elyse & Jeff. — 9 years ago

Rory Parness

8.9

Elyse choice. Nice and smooth. With yacht club — 9 years ago

Andrew Benn

9.0

2011
With cheese with Dana, Elyse and the Murphys — 10 years ago

Chris Hogan

9.7

Classic. I'm always happy when I open an Elyse and their Syrah always delivers. So good w skirt steak and chimichurri. — 10 years ago

Allison Orr

8.9

Cinnamon oak scent slightly acidic, a little sharpness in the finish but overall a nice med red - a bday gift from Elyse — 11 years ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

11.18. Good stuff. Paired well with the rib eye. Enjoyed the flavor and easy to drink. — 6 years ago

Vivian

9.8

Enjoyed this very tasty wine with my wonderful sister at the Botanical Gardens last night. 🌷💐🌺🌸🍷 — 7 years ago

Devra Glowinski

9.3

I haven't had this yet. Elyse says it's delicious. At least and it doesn't give her a headache. — 8 years ago

Rhonda Stone

9.0

Very nice Zinfandel-based blend that Trezo Mare placed in our wine locker. Its a full bodied California-Italian style grape blend, but very drinkable now. — 8 years ago

Amanda Ray

9.2

Elyse dinner party! Mineral notes rhubarb cherry and earth. Medium body with a nice finish — 8 years ago

Ashlea Samic

9.0

Wine with Elyse at carvers — 9 years ago

Collin Brown

8.9

The Alentejo hits keep coming. Light, refreshing.
"Great when you're not feeling too boozy." -Elyse — 9 years ago

Andrew Benn

8.9

2010
With curried halibut and grilled chicken with Dana, Elyse and the Murphys
Followed three Cabernets which made it a challenge to show its stuff
Hard to build the wine lineup down in intensity — 10 years ago

Ben Jakubec

9.0

Damn good
— 10 years ago

S C O T T S H E L D E N

9.1

I don't drink Petite Sirah very often but I am sure enjoying this one! — 11 years ago

Alex Kroblin

Co-owner Thirst Wine Merchants

9.8

2005 Chard and it's still full of life! — 12 years ago

Ryan Vento

9.0

Early evening wine tasting at Neat Bottle Shop in Alys Beach.
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Really liked this blend. Reminded me of lawn parties, garden salads, and coastal seafood. — 7 years ago

with Krystal

Andrew Belzer

9.7

plum blackberry jam black peppercorn tobacco cassis and toast. condensed tannins and good acidity lead to a lengthy finish — 7 years ago

Devra Glowinski

9.4

Very smooth. Dinner with Jeff and Elyse. — 8 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.1

You folks have heard of Elyse Winery, right? They make probably my most favorite zins in Napa. Well this is their other label, named after their son (Elyse is their daughter) - which comprises their estate Cab, a Petite Sirah (from Hayne) and a Bordeaux blend. We bought this many years ago while visiting there and completely lost it somehow until tonight. So beautiful and, more so, a great memory from a past trip. Nice blackberry fruit and chocolate flavors. Not a terribly big wine - soft and smooth and drinking perfectly. — 8 years ago

BaroloDude

9.4

Best PS in Napa Valley?! #elyse #jacobfranklin #haynevineyard 2004. Big. Teeth staining. Chewy. Great. — 9 years ago

Lori Mike

9.2

Pours Jam in color. Aromas of bell pepper and dark berries. Flavors the same along with chocolate. It is a velvety wine no drying tannins. Almost like milk chocolate melting on your tongue. Edwin body long finish — 10 years ago

Bruce Evans

9.2

Setting the black petite sirah tongue aside..... I really love this silky smooth wine — 10 years ago

Brent S

9.4

Awesome CDP mimic. — 11 years ago

Amie Hendrickson

9.6

This is fun. First "geek out" of 2014. — 11 years ago