Ted

9.1

Cigar box, eucalyptus and cured meat. Tasty. — 15 days ago

with Jeni

Mark S.

9.1

Oak. Sweet jam. Delicious! Smoky. Fruity. Concentrated. Later on, showing Chocolate nuance. Then, sourness. 2021 @, Vinsemble, 240406
Jammy, Rasin. Sweet red fruity. Not Spices. Tannin covered by fruity Godina 21 @, Vinsemble, 241230
Elegant, chalk, flower, cherry, raspberry. Vanilla harmonized. Sweet and spicy.
212@, Vinsemble, 250627 — 4 months ago

Andy@andyberke.com

9.1

Super solid. Plenty of structure. Great value — 9 months ago

AJ Gubser

8.9

Black currants, sweet oaky spices, cigar, coconut cream. Ripe, dark fruits, oaky spice (nutmeg, cinnamon), mild acidity, firm but smooth tannins. Some lingering grape candy.

A nice, affordable steak wine. — 2 months ago

Ellen R

9.2

Vintage seller under 10 — 3 months ago

Dave Keatley

9.0

Really well balanced wine. Great tannin, acidity and texture. Lovely red fruit — 8 months ago

ESF

9.0

Not your standard jammy Monastrell: deep wafting (mostly) dark fruited aromas, licorice & minerals, just oozing - peppery notes as well. Broad smooth on palate (med + weight) not much acidity, rugged tannins leading to modest finish. Great QPR @ Costco — 10 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2016 vintage. Last tasted 11.06.24 (9.2). This has come together a bit more since then. One thing I can tell you is you got to be free. Showy dark cherry and oak marriage with spices aplenty. Medium body alongside respectable mojo filter tannins. Fun and built for speed. 08.14.25. — 2 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

1 of CA's oldest wineries, Far Niente, founded 1885 by John Benson. Winery flourished until Prohibition, when it was abandoned & fell into complete disrepair. Stately stone shell of a winery purchased in 1979 by Gil Nickel. A big wine! Tropical and stone fruit aromas with complex spice and oak notes. On the palate apple, peach and citrus flavors, creamy, with buttery toasty oak, fig/honey tones. Long finish ending with vibrant acidity & mineral character. Consistent. — 6 months ago

Emily Chen

9.0

Similar to a cab sauv — strong aroma but not too strong on the palette. Not oaky which is great! Dad likes this one a lot. — 9 months ago