Brian Pederson

10

Heavier, seriously fruity. The bottle says "beware of the yard dog" and this rings true, but like many yard dogs, it doesn't seem so viscous when you get close to it. Packs a punch at the start and then calms down. One of my favorite blends to date. — 11 years ago

Jesse Light

10

Delicious... Going great with meatloaf and mash for dinner tonight... — 12 years ago

Austin Beeman

9.1

Wildly funky nose of cauliflower, Cheerios, wet ferret, and charred pork rinds. Palate is big with black stone, a touch of heat, and lemon kiwi. For wine geeks only. $35 — 12 years ago

with Jim and Dale

Eric Hwang

8.9

Didn't get to taste this last night; too many great wines. A little hair o'the dog this morning. Tight and brambly nose with a hint of eucalyptus, a palate of red fruits and loads of acidity, but with enough finesse to bring it all together. Smooth tannins and a bit of herbs on the long finish. Worth the price? Hmm. — 11 years ago

Nolen L

8.9

2011 vintage. 3/4 bottle, tasted on day 3. Napa Valley all the way. Creamy oak overtones dominate, though are enjoyable ;) Dark fruit skins. Pencil lead. Hints of peppery, tobacco. Simple, yet enjoyable. I've been enjoying the 2011 Napa Cabs with a few days of air. 13.5% on label! Haven't seen that often lately. Thank you 2011 for a more Bordeaux styled vintage. — 12 years ago

Evan Wilson

9.7

Cab sauv, petit Verdot, cab franc, merlot, Malbec, a dog, three creeks and some finger painting. — 13 years ago

Francis Wilden

Director Francis Wilden Food & Wine Consulting

9.0

2009: quite dense appearance; ripe black / red fruit w a faint touch of horse hair (Brett ); generously proportioned attack of ripe red and black fruit, leads onto medium weight palate which finishes fruitfully but without the verve of a "classic" vintage. A satisfying and quite delicious drink without being memorable. A lot of 09 burgundies would fit these descriptors. — 11 years ago

Rob Beattie

10

Been a long time. Ordered online #1 of 6 — 12 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.7

Super huge grapey nose. But very pure and nuanced. From Mauves. Very granitic soil. More tannin. Velvety. Very sweet fruit and a bit of dog biscuit in a good way. Profound! — 12 years ago

John Bradford

9.9

Made by Jennifer and Herb Lamb, my favorite SB in CA! Blended with 3 clones of SB, they all show through, but, as it should be, the final product is greater than any individual component. They are also HUGE dog lovers! A plus for me. — 13 years ago