Randy Fuller

9.1

This red blend smells not too heavily of the Kentucky Bourbon barrels that are billed as the difference-maker. The aroma is there, but ripe, deep red fruit claims center stage. The aromatic notes of leather, vanilla, caramel and chocolate are there, but they play supporting roles. On the palate, there's a hint of bourbon, but it's not overplayed at all. The wine is big - let’s not undersell it, it's huge - but it's a fun drink if you're into that trip. — 8 years ago

Kate Baima

9.0

2010. Bottle 1316/1448 — 9 years ago

Taylor Leigh

10

Love this dry red wine ❤️ — 10 years ago

Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

9.9

Slight problem with it evaporating upon being opened — 10 years ago

Michael Peterson

9.2

Drinking wonderfully at 12 years of age with a nice mix of fruit and tobacco notes. Solid wine for the price. — 10 years ago

Mikey Giugni

Owner/Winemaker Scar of the Sea wines & ciders

9.1

Beautiful. — 11 years ago

Kenny Kim

9.5

Well balanced delicious cab. Enjoyed it to the last drop. Good luck trying to find it. — 11 years ago

Julie Sanvidge

9.6

This wine begs to be the center of attention. The curious label art sets the stage and the wine steals the show. The wine is aged in Pappy Van Winkle bourbon barrels, giving it a mystifying flavor that is complex, with a luscious linger. You will not forget this wine and will soon start the hunt for another bottle. Mine was a 2008, signed by rock star winemaker David Phillips. — 11 years ago

Kyo Jin

9.3

Very tasty with a certain finesse. — 12 years ago

Jon Bonné

Wine Editor San Francisco Chronicle

9.0

Completely a Germany fan, but a brief moment of neutrality while drinking during the World Cup final. — 12 years ago

Louis Everuss

9.0

As savoury as pip's dance moves. — 8 years ago

Scott Rowe

8.9

All aboard the funk train, last stop Funktown. A curveball Grenache! — 9 years ago

with Anthony

Ben Jones

9.2

Fresh tobacco leaf and gentle spice box on the nose. Full bodied and full tanic ride to a nice deep red fruit and earth finish. I like this wine a lot. — 10 years ago

Deanna Ginther

8.9

Complex wine with fruity tangin bolder taste. Good with sushi. — 10 years ago

with Dan

Ellen Clifford

9.1

Oh heck. I wish I had more. I don't know Aussie wine but don't think that would make a big diff in how to interpret this oner. It is an individual and a nice one at that.
It is smooth and merlot Berry then POW there are your Gewurtztraminer spices and whoa. Despite my hatred of the color of yellow I can dig it. Yowza. — 10 years ago

Richard Steinberg

9.4

Very rich black fruit. Chewy. Vibrant and over the top in a good way. — 11 years ago

Julia Eklund

9.3

Working for this brand now so I might biased but I am enjoying this. Rich flavor and well balanced blend — 11 years ago

Paul Bradley

9.4

Wow - an amazingly complex wine. Great quality Barossa Shiraz finished in Scotch Whisky barrels. The whisky barrels certainly change the flavours in the wine. Well worth the money at $25. Can't wait to try the Cab Sav. — 11 years ago

John Sweeney

9.5

One of the best CA Viogniers I have ever had! — 12 years ago

Rebecca Chapa

9.6

This is amazing. Dense flavors of coffee and chocolate, very velvety Amy Currens said shoo fly pie in a glass. So aromatic and malty. Super long finish — 12 years ago

Rod Downey

8.9

Bold flavor, very enjoyable. — 8 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.1

Grateful for the opportunity to taste. — 9 years ago

with Tyson

Kristine Williams

8.9

Delicious!! — 10 years ago

Mark Huisenga

9.1

Pleasantly spicy and lots of character. Decant first. — 10 years ago

Nate Redner

9.5

Crushable. Great summertime wine. — 10 years ago

with Michael

"Odedi"

9.2

Dark inky color with a purplish rim.

Oaky nose with plums, blackberries, wood, vanilla, vanilla, vanilla (did I say vanilla?), earth, spices and black pepper.

Full bodied, smooth and bold with nice legs.

Fruity on the palate with blackberries, figs, cherries, plums, earth, oak, vanilla, dirt and peppercorn.

Nice finish with big tanning and black pepper.

Awesome wine with a great mouth feel, that can be enjoyed by itself. I paired it with Parmesan cheese, crackers and great company. Drinkable now, but will be even better in 3 to 5 years.

A blend of 60% Monastrell, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Syrah. Each was fermented individually, and then aged for 18 months separately, in new French and American oak barrels. After blending, it sat for over a month in steel tanks before bottling.

15.5% (Wow!) Alcohol by volume. — 11 years ago

Jeff Rothrock

9.3

2012 Rebel Yell: Not as memorable as the bottle opened last year.
Dates, cold brew coffee, toffee and just enough oxidized character to be interesting, but still past its prime.
Rated as an average between samples. — 11 years ago

John Vuong

Wine Director/Sommelier Ame

9.5

Gevery Chambertin of beer? — 12 years ago

J

9.5

Got this as a Christmas gift and I couldn't be happier. Very smooth - seemed a little thicker in consistency to other whiskey. — 12 years ago

with Amber and Todd

Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

10

2013. YES YES YES. — 13 years ago