Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on January 18, 2024 at Luogo in Nashville with Jay]

Pomegranate, red currant and açaí fruit, with licorice. Nicely balanced. — 3 months ago

Chris S.

9.0

Nicole gave it a 9, me and 8.5. Nice cab, slightly strong finish. — 4 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 — 4 months ago

Aimee

9.7

Peppery and leather — 6 months ago

JKT

9.2

Opened at request of Lewis during Greg visit. Drinking beautifully, all that old NAPA goodness emerging after twenty plus years in bottle. — 2 years ago

Fredrik Finn

9.3

The legendary John Williams and his team has put together a fantastic wine this vintage and as always a bargain considering the origin. Crafted as always in the classic style, yet no denying of its provenance. The 2017 Frog’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon walks the talk with a luxury appeal, a fashion model in an haute couture dress.
Ripe fruit with soft edges but with plenty of energy and nerve. Cassis, black plums, red strawberries and floral minty lift backed by a sweet spice, graphite, tobacco, pine wood and dusty rocks.
Refreshing acidity, pronounced but approachable tannins that is balanced by a soft and fruity texture. Dense and concentrated flavor profile with a fresh spine that permeates the palate. Strong mid palate and an evolving complexity through a solid finish.

Rutherford
83% Cabernet Sauvignon accompanied by Cab Franc and Merlot.
13.8% 20mths French oak — 4 years ago

Neal Ferry

8.9

Good... let’s do this again — 7 years ago

with TwiLea

Maurice Linton

9.4

Great structure. Very supple and rich dark fruit. Fantastic finish with super firm tenants. Should be able to age this model 12 to 15 years. — 8 years ago

Michael Maggitti

9.3

Blackberry highlights in a very intense cabrenet — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Very dry wine at this point, tannic, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cooked rhubarb, backing spice and lots of crushed rocks and minerals. — 9 years ago

Patrick Olds

9.7

It is drinking so well, I got for 10 bucks!! — 10 years ago

Andrew Belzer

9.0

Really cool wine made by the same grapes as the Judgement of Paris winner! Vines have since been ripped out and replanted so a bit of history for sure! Figured the birth of our first child is a perfect time to open and celebrate! — 3 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. — 4 months ago

Tom Barras

9.3

Elegant and savory2020, this Old World styled Merlot has ample fruit, juicy acidity and soft, refined tannins at the finish. A delicious user friendly Merlot. — 5 months ago

Andrew Baird

8.9

Dark cherry and chocolate for days. Smoother as it opens up. — 10 months ago

Tom Garland

9.5

Cliff Lede Vineyard Valentines Day Dinner in their tank room. Fun party and generous pours.

2019 FEL pinot gris
2012 FEL pinot,  savoy vineyard
2019 FEL chardonnay, savoy vineyard
2008 Cliff Lede songbook cab..Stunning!!
2018 Cliff Lede poetry cab..Must try!!!
2018 Cliff Lede cab sav, Beckstoffer To Kalon

HORS D'OEUVRES
Oyster on the 1/2 shell, cheese puff, stuffed mushrooms
FIRST COURSE
butter lettuce salad with lobster
SECOND COURSE
carnaroli risotto & mushrooms
MAIN COURSE
black Angus tenderloin, bone marrow, potato
DESSERT
warm chocolate cake, port soaked cherries — 3 years ago

with Brenda

Steve Rura

9.0

Excellent. Tight and minimally oaked. With chicken and mushrooms. — 7 years ago

Alexander Vadas

9.3

Impressive from our Oregon trip last year! 2013 is cooler vintage and this wine had density and depth of volcanic minerality. — 8 years ago

Rich Friedland

9.3

Smooth and drinking well but curious to see what this is like in 25 years — 8 years ago

Chad Ihrig

9.6

This is as smooth of a Cabernet as I have ever tasted. Beautiful black fruits with solid, yet not overpowering tannins. Great cab. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

It's the 12 Zin. Delectable might correct? Ripe raspberries, touch of baking spice. — 10 years ago

Kyle Volluz

9.3

This is a holiday treat! Wonderful tannins with notes of vanilla perhaps for good measure. — 4 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. — 4 months ago

J Choi

9.6

Friendsgiving. Magnum. Old Napa! 27 years. Loved it — 5 months ago

Ryan Caperton

9.4

Big flavor, solid cab. Very oaky, but was 6 yrs old. Would buy again — 5 months ago

Vino Joe

8.9

Was hoping to like this but it was a solid if unmemorable CA Cab. Nothing much to say which is all I have to say…. — 3 years ago

Steve S.

9.3

Darkest ruby red color. Full of black currants, black berries, dark red cherries and plums. Hints of chocolate and burned wood. — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

I’ve not had a Regusci in awhile. 2011 was certainly not one of Napa’s best vintages. However, this 11 while not the best Estate bottle I’ve had from them, is just drinking really well. It might have something to do with the fact I coravined it six months ago and laid it back down in my EuroCave. It likely advanced it some. I am more & more not sold on the longterm storage (9yrs) of a coravined bottle.

On the nose, nice soft dark spice, beautiful baking spices; round full vanilla, cinnamon, clove & nutmeg. Ripe, slightly stewed; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries with a hint of ripe cherries & strawberries. Dark moist, soils, dry crush limestone, used leather, hints of eucalyptus/mint, tree sap, light roasted used coffee grounds with dark fresh & withering flowers.

The body is round & full. The tannins are round, velvety and about 60% resolved. The length is nice, structure not what you expect from this producer & Napa but, the balance is lovely. The fruits are ripe with no baked quality as the nose. Blackberries, dark cherries, black spiced plum, blueberries, black raspberries, creamy raspberries and more cherries & strawberries than the nose. Mixed berry cola. nice soft dark spice, beautiful, layered baking spices; round full vanilla, cinnamon, clove & nutmeg. Mocha chocolate powder, caramel, dark moist, soils, dry crush limestone, volcanic minerals, used leather, hints of eucalyptus/mint, tree sap, light roasted used coffee grounds with dark fresh & withering flowers. The acidity flows like a river. The medium finish is; rich, ripe, well balanced and lasts a minute plus.

If I hadn’t coravined this bottle, I’d tell you to drink in the next 3-5 years. However, I think it’s got another 7-8 years of good drinking ahead. Properly stored of course.

Photos of, the long view from the Silverado Trail, their tasting bar & picnic area. If you make a midday appointment, reserve a picnic table and bring lunch to enjoy after your tasting. It’s a great spot with excellent views and ambiance. Last but not least, their (buy on the honor system) fruit & vegetable cart during the right time of the year. You see, the Regusci Family were farmers long before they got into the winemaking business.

— 7 years ago

Nick Davis

9.2

M+ acid, ripe tropical fruit, Mod alcohol, off-dry. Nice WA example. — 9 years ago

Miguel A. Nistal

9.0

I love Stags Leap and this one is crazy reasonable and so good. Cherry flavored, soft on pallet. Beautiful wine. — 10 years ago

with Miguel