Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

100% Cabernet, aged French oak (78% new), deep Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits, herbs and sweet floral spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with floral herbs, earthy oak and black pepper. Fine dusty tannins, long. finish ending with fruit, toasty oak and herb pepper spice. Will age well! — a year ago

Mary H

9.2

Yeasty bread, ripe and slightly browned Fuji and honeycrisp apple, hint of pineapple. Crisp but not bracing, fine bubbles. — 2 years ago

Antonio Gianola

9.3

Life is better with magnums — 3 years ago

Monica Abi-Naked

9.3

We noted the cherry and pepper in this delightfully refreshing zin! — 4 years ago

Susan Hanners

9.1

Cranberry/currant on the nose, bizzare color, 1st sip raspberrish second taste apricot yet tart — 5 years ago

Michael Seely

9.4

What a splendid nicely aged wine. Tyson Crowley is exceptionally talented! — 7 years ago

with Jeff and Joe

Kathy H

9.0

Musty, earthy, leathery nose. Dark berries and white pepper on the palate. Interesting wine... — 9 years ago

Allison Hickey

9.5

John lyons wine party — 9 years ago

Jonas Johansson

9.2

Good times in Nashville. — 10 years ago

Jane Weitzel

9.7

Balanced. Well layered. — 13 years ago

Randy Fillingim

9.4

Looks like the last review of this wine was 11 years ago. Quite highly rated . Have to say it still earns that rating in my opinion. 19 years young. Still wonderful harmony and a fulfill lusciousness in the mouth.  — a year ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.0

Smokin rose right here. — a year ago

Aaron Tan

9.0

For the price, I expected a lot more. So did the rest on the table. Probably too young as it did improve with air, but I’ve had youthful (and cheaper) Champagne’s that performed far better than this. Started off with heaps of pears, bruised apples, and almonds on the nose. The palate was concentrated, juicy and almost too fruity for me (apples and apricot for days!). Air brought about more cut and chalkiness, as well as some floral notes. In short, I expected more depth. I suspect I’m just not a fan of the vintage. Time will tell. — 2 years ago

Jordan Yu

9.5

Third rating for this: started at 10 degrees , and warmed up to around 15-18 in a warm 29 degrees tropical Singapore. Was fresh, crisp, lemon-like at first, followed by zesty mandarin orange flavours that finally matured to mellow honey apricots. Best of all coloured like the upcoming Chinese New Year - perfect gold. — 5 years ago

Daniele Cuzin

9.3

Had the 2009 vintage in July 2019 in Kairon with family for birthday celebration. Excellent. — 7 years ago

Rich Walker

8.9

Minerals initially segueing into light fruit. Fun. — 8 years ago

with Monica

George Chen

9.3

Bottle variance! Last one was bit maderized but this one was showing much better. Soft mature ripe fruit of peaches, compote and bread yeast toast. Enjoyed it. — 9 years ago

Carl Tominberg

9.0

2012 is excellent. Went very well with Tuna steak. — 10 years ago

Max Gottesfeld, FWS, CSW

9.8

Roses pedals and cherries with wonderful acidity. Too bad we only had a glass with dinner. — 13 years ago

Edwin Lu

8.9

Refreshing and light — a year ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

Label has some style. And catches the eye. Bit of an aged version of CA Zin, but that can work. Deeper rusty, maroon color than some Paso Robles Zin I’ve had. Smells a bit more herbal and dank than fruity and jammy. Flavors are big, bodacious and brawny. Hints of the blending other reds in the mix. Chewy. Hint of that grape jelly in a campfire flavor of some Zins in the finish. This should pair well with a steak and grilled veggies. It’s a nice, well produced classic. Kinda like the biker on the bottle. — a year ago

Susan Daniels

9.1

At the bottle shop with Becky, chris, patty and me. Nice and smooth! — 4 years ago

Alan Weinberg

9.3

actually V19. Gorgeous wine. Love it. Fabulous exuberant fruit. — 4 years ago

Zack Hall

9.3

Low pressure of course. Vinous. — 5 years ago

Lisa Fried

9.3

Gorgeous deep blackish purple. The spice and leather and strong and perfect. A fantastic petite Syrah. — 8 years ago

Chris Harvey

9.1

Delicious grower champagne. Great recommendation from @Sarah O'Kelley — 8 years ago

C

9.1

Pretty jammy, good spice. Plum, cherry, and blackberry — 10 years ago

Tim O'Rourke

8.9

'06 vintage — 12 years ago

with Matthew and Jeremiah

Richard Betts

Master Sommelier/Winemaker/Mezcalero Saint Glinglin, Sombra

9.1

Impressive stuff Mr. Lynch — 13 years ago