Chris Anton

9.2

A great Merlot to kick off a weekend — a month ago

Vino Joe

9.5

Rich and rounded. Smooth as silk with developed fruit and structure. Always a reliable wine but this is a strong vintage. — 2 months ago

Matthew W.

9.2

Bright red fruits, with cedar tartness and a hint of tar. — 2 months ago

Ming L

8.9

A well made if undisguised Napa Chardonnay with notes of mostly ripe stone fruits with touch of tropical fruits and vanilla. Creamy texture and balanced acidity lead to a smooth, lingering finish. — 4 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Founded in 1970 and considered one of the "first growths" of Napa Valley; blend of 76% Sauvignon Blanc, 19% Sauvignon Musque (a clonal variant of Sauvignon Blanc), 4% Muscat Canelli, 1% Semillon. Pale lemon with green edges, aromas of citrus and earthy herbs. On the palate flavors of apricot, mango and grapefruit flavors with ginger and lemongrass tones, crisp and fresh. Good mouthfeel medium finish ending with lively acidity. Nice, consistent quality! Pair with some crab cakes, wow! — 5 months ago

Tom Barras

9.1

Excellent 2023 vintage; fermented and aged in stainless steel; well balanced with good acidity and ample fruit; pure and precise SB character; fruity, floral, with long finish. — 6 months ago

Daniel Anderson

9.3

Rich and fruity on the nose. Consistent on the palette. Good tannins and vibrant notes of fruit leaning heavy on blueberry and some of raspberry. Decent drink — 6 months ago

Jan A

9.5

Really looked forward to this one, but a little bit too rich to warrant higher score. Missing the acidity/tension a bit.
Edit: and it was served too warm.. — 2 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Medium lemon color with aromas of stone fruit, floral, spice and citrus. On the palate apple, melon and peach flavors, with lemon zest, vanilla and toasty notes. Nice balance with bright acidity on long creamy finish, savory with spicy rich oaky mineral ending, very nice! — 2 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Mid 20th century fashionable country resort, popular with Hollywood due to 1892 stone Manor House & historic gardens. Blend of Cab Sauv, Merlot, Malbec, rest other Rhone varieties, aged 20 months in 37% new French oak. Dark Ruby, aromas of ripe berry fruits, herbs & spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and black currant with vanilla oak and earthy notes. Well balanced, fine tannins long finish ending with fruit, espresso notes and sweet spice! Nice now and will drink well over next decade. — 3 months ago

Mark Mannebach

9.4

Plum, pomegranate, boysenberry fruit with chocolate and tobacco tones. Complex but smooth. — 4 months ago

Paul K

9.2

8 hours open in bottle with a glass poured. Still very young, but great fruit and much promise! — 5 months ago

Chris S.

9.0

Nicole gave it a 9, me and 8.5. Nice cab, slightly strong finish. — 6 months ago

John Hagood

9.0

Chez Cybulski 4/19/2024, from Wrightsville Beach. Blissful nose carries one to California perfection. — 2 months ago

Victor Hsu

8.9

Inky and dense, with aromas of violet and dark fruit. Multiple flavors hitting the palate, including blueberry and blackberry with a hint of earth supported by a tannic backbone. Still tight and a bit alcoholic; decanting improved things a bit but needs more time in the bottle. Good but not great. — 3 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2022 vintage. Sampled via Coravin. A bit more fruit than the 2021 vintage sampled just prior. Still...über-pleasant and giving now. Cellar it. PNP it tonight. Somewhere in between...doesn't really matter as you'll be more than satisfied regardless of your decision. 03.19.25. — 3 months ago

Ericsson

9.4

Special Cab, truly. — 4 months ago

Joe Flo

9.7

Another winner from Realm — 5 months ago

Kyle Volluz

9.3

This is a holiday treat! Wonderful tannins with notes of vanilla perhaps for good measure. — 6 months ago

Anthony Pro

9.3

Has a lot going on. Opened this vintage a couple years ago but it has since evolved. Complex yet delicate. — 6 months ago