Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

I have never had a bad bottle of BVT in any vintage 15+ yrs in bottle. Likely $28-$30 on release.

Last day of California Indian Summer.

@Chaminade — 15 days ago

Tom Kohli

8.9

Light to medium body blend. — 10 days ago

Norman

9.3

Rehearsal dinner wine for my nephew. I thought this probably WOTN. — a month ago

Pooneet K

9.0

Nice but less distinctive than I was hoping. Good pairing with some seared flank steak involtini. Nice fruit, but lacking a bit of depth and acid. Tannins are quite resolved. — a month ago

Joe Flo

9.9

Wine Spectator #1 wine dinner. By far the crowd favorite. — a month ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Best valve at the duty free shop. This over the 2013 Altagracia that was twice the price.

While this is showing some nice evolution, if I had others, I would wait another 3-5 yrs…I’m leaning 5 yrs as this still has some astringency and has earthy dominance.

The nose reveals wild, dusty blackberries, black currants, black cherries, poached & backed strawberries, some slightly, stewy plums, leathery, dry tobacco, graphite, loamy earth, subtle baking spices, dark spices that show intensity and yet some restraint, dark chocolate baking bar, dry herbs, withering to dry dark flowers and floral violets.

The fruits are ripe but have a dusty coating. Wild blackberries, black currants, black cherries, poached & backed strawberries, black plum skin, plums, notes of boysenberries as it lingers, leathery, dry tobacco, oak barrel to cedar, string graphite, loamy earth, subtle baking spices, soft caramel chews, dark spices, dark chocolate baking bar, dry herbs, sage brush, withering to dry dark flowers and floral violets, good acidity, well made for a selection second, the balance isn’t quite there and still shows big structure/tension, dry, powdery M+ tannins that finishes with dry earth tones and ripe fruits over the top and lasts nearly 90 seconds.

If you have this vintage, it is a hold for another 5 yrs and has 15 yrs ahead. — 2 months ago

Jenks

9.3

Absolute steal from LB. See it buy it. Excellent. — 11 days ago

Nick Jouras

9.4

Double magnum still has a lot of life left we sure enjoyed it with the crowd!! — a month ago

GaryWEdwards

9.5

With a short decant , drinking with long finish after a fragrant nose. — a month ago

Martijn

9.4

Paired with an excellent prepared CdB. — a month ago

Ted

9.3

Fun wine to enjoy on a warm Saturday night. Chilled for a bit. Teeth stainer. Tobacco and blackberries. Loved everything about this bottle. — 2 months ago

with Jeni

Fabio Franchella

9.5

Nach etwa 9 jahren, jetzt die letzte flasche geöffnet. Hatte etwas angst dass er weit über das trinkfenster hinaus ist….war aber nicht so! Bleibt einer meiner lieblingsweine…in moderat heissen jahren. — 2 months ago

Michelle Beer

9.6

Dark fruit and medium tannins. Gorgeous — 2 months ago

Eric Zimmerman

9.2

Aidan’s 21st bday. amazing bottle of OPUS ONE — 15 days ago

Brian lindke

9.4

One of my all time favorites, never ever disappoints.
The winery, caves and vineyard on Howell mountain are just as amazing! Never pretentious or over done. Pure, and true to the artist expression from the family founders/ owners to the incredible wines! This particular 2016 vintage was at its prime and thoughly enjoyed! — a month ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

The 2022 release is a hit!
Deep purple color. Aromas of black cherry, cola, dried herbs and cedar. Black and blue fruit on the palate, herbs and oak on the finish.

🏅97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
🏅94 Points - @Dr. Owen Bargreen — a month ago

leon egozi

9.4

NY wine spectator event — a month ago

Kyle B

9.3

Fantastic red for a great dinner — a month ago

with Terry

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2014 vintage. Last tasted 07.04.25 (9.3) and 01.30.25 (9.3). Decanted with some sed and tasted after 30 mins. Consistent with previous tastings in 2025. Hint of richness up front, then very businesslike afterwards. Fairly dry but began to fold a modicum of fruit into the proceedings a spell ago. Quintessential, affordable BDX with a decade of service tendered out in the boonies but back in town again and starting to hit the hot spots. Lean but not mean. Strike up the conversation in the next year or so and you two just might hit it off. 09.25.25. — 2 months ago

James Pendergrass

9.2

Full body. Even after being open 4 days, loads of power. Amazing wine. Consumed way too early. — 2 months ago