Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.8

Parker 98 point taste off today,
Cult takes it at P&P lets see after a couple hours decant,
The nose on this has caught our attention now, not as full bodied as the cult but still delicious. Can't go wrong either way.
Maybach has taken over as it opens, winner! I think Amoenus is the top 2104 I've had, has lingering layers as it opens up, — 9 years ago

Ian Abraham

9.5

Heavy blackberry nose and flavor subtle creme de cassis finish medium to light tannin. Heavy alcohol upfront. Semi- complex but could not justify the price for the quality. Very Bitter at first starts to get better after opening up a little. Robert Parker 96+ pts The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Bone Ash Vineyard Estate, which comes from their estate in Calistoga, shows great blackberry and cassis fruit, nice minerality, a floral component, subtle new oak and a full-bodied, expansive mouthfeel. This wine should drink well for 30 years and be approachable within 5-6 [years].” $97.99 a bottle. — 10 years ago

Tom Riley

9.0

I prefer my Pinot on the leaner and lighter side, but this is too delicious to snub. Deep, brambly, almost inky, with well integrated acid and alcohol (14.1), concentration and structure. These are things that 15 years ago I would not have said about a Fess Parker pinot noir. A serious, well made wine. — 11 years ago

William Meyers

9.4

Bertie La Muse 2009 85% Merlot 9% Cab Franc 5%Malbec 1%Cab 96 Parker all new French Oak 15 mos complex med body fruit, spice mind blowing! — 11 years ago

Zainal Abdul Kadir

9.0

Big, rich, full, tight. Nuances of red spice. An beautifully made wine — 12 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.9

This was great, cant wait to try the 07, it scored a 99 from parker — 13 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

Rich maroon with purple tinges. Notes of ripe plummy fruit with spicy creamy oak but not overdone on the latter. Medium to full bodied. A quality quaffer and good QPR at $24. — 9 years ago

Chris Bensick

9.2

Consolation for last night's petite sirah. Drying out a bit but very savory nonetheless. 12% abv. Up yours, Parker! — 10 years ago

Ian Abraham

10

Love it as much as Kathryn Hall 2010 cab. Gently sweet with subtle tannin, rich complex layered with a floral scent sensational nose, and incredibly smooth. Slight bit of tart cherry on the flavor. 97-100
Points by Robert Parker
More approachable, but no less impressive, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) looks gorgeous, and is probably the most complete wine in the lineup. Layered and rich, yet ultra-pure and elegant, it gives up classic creme de cassis, lead pencil shavings, licorice and liquid flower-like qualities to go with full-bodied richness and depth on the palate. Relatively civilized, yet with building tannin and richness, it should benefit from short-term cellaring and have two decades of longevity."- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue #213, June 2014), 97 - 100 pt — 10 years ago

Jill Hill

9.6

Parker gave this 100 points today! Hooray Jason delicious!Kevin insisted on drinking it tonight — 11 years ago

Andrew Maynard

9.6

2013. Soft and splendid. Perfect after a Pinot. Recommend. — 12 years ago

Ruan Vosloo

9.7

Amazing Pinot. — 13 years ago

Jerry Ouellette

9.0

Really not bad, but not my favorite Pinot — 13 years ago

Jim Lindsay

8.9

Hard acid closed nose 95pts Parker 100 year vines. — 9 years ago

Michael Mcdermott

9.4

1997 vintage was rated 87 by Parker and I drank this over 5 days closing with vacuvin between dinners. Best day? The last one really! The first day was better than expected for this vintage earthy, leather, touch of vegetal notes but last day was allspice, lavender like notes, dark cherries. No tannin, smooth, medium body. A pleasure. Best thing is there two more in cellar! Enjoy! — 10 years ago

with Adam, Mike and 1 other

Julie

9.2

Mom's favorite is now one of my favorites! — 10 years ago

James Webb

9.0

This wine was at its peak at a warmer temperature than most. Really pretty tropical notes and hay. Under-ripe mango, kiwi, very direct nose and alcohol comes through (14.5) The palette is all about the malo and new oak, soft, buttery, nice acid, lingering finish. I can't help but believe that this wine lacks soul (or typicity?) but it's damn good. Maybe if this were the benchmark of Santa Barbara County wines? Regardless this is great with spicy Indian. Good job FP. — 11 years ago

with Megan

Julia Kozitsyna

9.0

Need a lot more cellaring time — 11 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.2

Ripe but balanced, very high rated Parker but I would say mid 90s. Still complex and layered with black cherry, spice, earth and red licorice. #wine #100ptsRP #grenache #spain — 12 years ago

Jason

Winemaker Futo Wines

9.8

Ethereal genius from the old stalwart — 13 years ago