Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Yup...that's Neil Patrick Harris on their Label. Sleight of Hand Cellars got involved in a charity that NPH was apart. They got to talking and found he not only had a love of Magic, but wine as well. The relationship evolved well enough, they asked him if he would be on one of their labels and Neil agreed. The "Sleight of Hand Cellars" label has been seen a few times on "How I Met Your Mother." NPH is also is a club member. The Conjurer is blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and a splash of Petit Verdot from the Columbia Valley. Nice, fresh nose of; ripe dark currants, blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, black raspberries, black licorice, dark chocolate, soft spice, wood shavings and fresh dark florals. The palate is M+ body & soft M+ tannins with a thick, round mouthfeel. Dark spice, eucalyptus, mint, herb notes, cinnamon, vanilla, clove, chocolate, caramel apple, black licorice, crushed rocks, soft leather, nice, round, acidity and a very well polish finish. This is very easy to drink young and will cellar 10 years. — 8 years ago

Jonathan Lipsmeyer

9.2

2010. Great wine beginning its joyous window. Sweet rich Italian red nose that gets to a minty place occasionally, some leather, tannins are present but feel like "Ceylan tea-level" bite--quite manageable. A wine that gets your heart moving a bit when you're in the mood for an Italian red on a blustery day. Has a long life ahead but is already giving a great deal of pleasure. — 9 years ago

Kelly

9.2

Trey, you've outdone yourself with the 2013! Can't wait till this integrates over the next decade but it's drinking amazingly well now too. Gonna be hard to wait on this one. — 10 years ago

with Lily

John Doe

8.9

One of my favorites. I always keep a bottle on hand for when I am invited to a dinner party. — 10 years ago

PJ

9.5

Great way to warm up on a 20 degree night! 🍷 — 11 years ago

James Bourne

9.6

Red fruit on the nose w/ red licorice, fresh strawberry on entry; enjoyable mid-palate with a ever so slight tannic mid- length finish. Fruit forward w/ low acid — 12 years ago

Natrone Means Business

9.6

Holy wow! I don't know if there is such a thing as a "mouthgasm," but I just had it! It has a finish with which you could set the minute hand on your watch! Intense currant with wooly/velvety tannins! I think that they were trying to impress Parker... I'm sure they succeeded. — 12 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.6

This wine is made in conjunction with consultant Michel Rolland. The blend is 81% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1-2% of both Petit Verdot and Malbec. It's meant to be made in a Pomerol style. On the nose; ripe, lush, sweet black currants, sweet tarry notes, black licorice, soft pepper, violets, understated mint and fresh, dark. fresh floral bouquet. The mouthfeel is stunning as are the fruits. Fresh, ripe, nearly candied, blackberries, dark cherries, notes of blueberries, black raspberries/cola, gentle spices, elegant minerals, loamy soils, liquid violets and a gorgeous, long finishing. Comparing other most quality wine prices, this a steal at $60. Photos of one of their vineyards, Gilles in the lab and a hand blown glass artwork in their tasting room. — 8 years ago

Kyle Groombridge

9.3

"I make wine at Lafite and Latour, but my heart is at Calon"... I can see why Nicolas Alexandre Marquis de Segur said these iconic words after having this wine in my glass. The nose is so inviting with warm spice, cigar smoke, embers, and toast. Raspberry syrup, plums, vanilla, and toffee on the palate. Nice thread of smoke throughout with nice balancing fresh fruit. What an enjoyable wine! 20 months in new oak - obviously the more accessible style the new owners are going for... the Pinot the other night gave an experience, this one tells a story. — 9 years ago

David Taylor

9.5

Just a really great milk stout. Hard to beat it, especially with the on point addition of nitro. — 10 years ago

No One

9.4

Legs for days! Silky smooth, light barnyard and dark cherry on the nose. Light sweet fruit then tart on the tongue. Tannins in perfect harmony. Warms the heart and soul ❤️🍷 — 11 years ago

Nathaniel Mott

9.0

Just what I needed on a hot, humid day. None of the nuttiness of the Patrician Verona -- just crisp citrus and refreshing acidity. — 11 years ago

Rell L

9.2

Great value wine to keep on hand. — 12 years ago

Tristan Berne

9.2

Sweaty dude on the subway with a clove cigarette and a cherry hand pie. — 9 years ago

with Lincoln

Stas Medvedev

9.1

Deep garnet red. Intense nose of fruits, leather and licorice. Rich on the palate with good tannins. Grapes: 65% Cabernet, 30% Merlot, 5%. The wine is ready to drink and should keep well for years ahead. Hand-picked grapes. Barrel aged 16-20 months (35% new oak), bâtonnage 4 months. Domaine de Chevalier classified Grand Cru Classé de Graves. Belongs to Bernard Family (#1 in in France on the spirits market) since 1983. Pessac-Leognan is important Bordeaux red and dry white wine appellation. — 9 years ago

Limor Finkel

9.4

First vintage bottled under the new Eagle Peak AVA. Already drinking fantastic out of the bottle with a perfectly perfumed nose and a texture that tells you stems were involved during fermentation. About 15% carbonic maceration on this vintage. — 10 years ago

Patrick Dorsey

9.0

Really cool Spätburgunder-like Pinot. Pretty florals, tomato leaf and earthiness intermingle on the nose leading into a lean mid-palate before finishing with a rush of saline acidity framed by superfine tannins. Well done. — 11 years ago

with shiri

Steve Anderson

9.0

beautiful hand-blown bottle, handmade paper label, beeswax capsule. The good news is that the wine is every bit as nice as the bottle. A little reductive on the nose to start, but came around nicely. Lighter bodied, with spice and a bit of earth. — 11 years ago

Todd Stone

8.9

Very good- smooth on the palate and easy down the throat. Worth having it on hand! — 12 years ago

Julie Northshield

9.0

Great taste of summer, but great wine any meal. Try with a winning hand in poker or take to share on the top of a hill with a great view. Balanced , smooth — 13 years ago