Neal Gracey

9.1

Abundant flowers on the nose. Mouth feel is chocolate covered cherries but not for long. The finish becomes flowers again with very light grass and teaberry. Good stuff. — 7 years ago

George Carvill

9.0

With R n C at sorter Havens. — 7 years ago

Willie Carter

8.9

Dark violet in the glass. Soft, earthy aromas of soil, blueberries, and dark chocolate. Vanilla, a bit of menthol, and spice come to play, as well. Lighter than I saw coming, with a smoothness, despite the overall bigness of the wine. Chocolate cake, Newports, and cherry cola on the palate, with just a touch of dark soil there too. Nice acidity and a not so bad finish featuring vanilla and warm spices. The problem is, absolutely nothing about this screams "Oakville" to me. Not even a little bit. Just a pretty decent sub-$25 Napa Cab. No, not the $65 that WTSO claims, but $25. Overall, not a bad bottle just don't expect to be wowed. — 8 years ago

Bob Green

9.3

Drink now--perfect blend of Syrah and cab, soft and fragrant . Won't keep long though no tannin. — 9 years ago

Matt Morrison

8.9

Nice dark velvety flavors with a hint of spice maybe from cab franc ? Would recommend as a nice complex wine without being too complicated. — 10 years ago

Mari Havens

9.3

Elegant and fruit forward. I taste velvet plums and raspberries with a hint of Cedar. Pairs perfectly with Mustard and Cider Brined Pork Chops Broccoli Rabe and Mushroom Bruschetta. Tames the garlic...seduces the palette.
So delicious. — 10 years ago

with Michael

Josh Kittleson

9.5

Oak, vanilla, a little sweet, solid drinker — 7 years ago

Ingrid Elias

9.4

Delicious. Thick with notes of honey. — 7 years ago

Jody Scharf

9.2

Christine@Christine Havens on your recommendation. Thank you. Fabulous — 8 years ago

George Kaulbach

9.0

Delicious and smooth but with depth. A nice Merlot that pairs well with strip steak. Discounted and another 15% volume at NH State made it $17. As good as it gets at that price and worthy of Saturday dinner. — 9 years ago

Velma Cooper

9.0

Velma had this 9 years ago

Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.2

Happy New Year! Especially the drinkers @Bill Bender @David A Lentine @Christine Havens @Ron R @Paul Treadway @Stephanie Bolton @Eric French @Jordan Carey — 10 years ago

Tom Kiley

9.2

Great deal at NH liquor store now — 10 years ago

Lydia Barnett

10

2003 Carneros Merlot. WOW. Can’t remember the last time I had a bottle this good. We were saving it for a special occasion and it had aged beautifully. Deep, velvety fruit. Incredibly smooth and balanced. — 7 years ago

Rob LaHayne

9.4

Excellent, dry and affordable. Good for dinner party. Pairs well with steak. — 8 years ago

Nick Ionadi

9.2

Let breath for a couple hours and it was excellent. — 9 years ago

Jimmy Masters

9.8

Fabulous cab from my favorite winemakers, Havens. — 9 years ago

Steve Sliger CSW

9.1

Made by Havens winery, bottled in Magnum. Big fruit & long tannins, a bit hot @ 15% but very tasty for Napa merlot. — 9 years ago

bobinaction

8.9

family juice — 10 years ago

Adam Greenberg

8.9

Bold oaky notes. Dark fruit. Seems tight. Could lay down for at least five years. — 10 years ago

with Jennifer