Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Tasted this alongside the Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder. Both incredible wines but this one just had a bit more of a punch to it. Dark ruby purplish red. Insanely tight to start on the nose with some raspberries. Developed some earthy tones like truffles and mushrooms with a few hours in the glass. Not as fruity as the Mt. Brave and pretty tight with some austere mountain berries. Heavy tannins (8/10) and full bodied. Definitely needs some time to fully balance out. Long and dry finish. Very impressive and everything coats the glass. Drink from 2017 till 2036. — 9 years ago

with Sean and India

Aron Caruso

9.2

Really enjoyed this. Heavy vanilla and oak. Reminded me of circus peanuts in a good way. I love this f*in wine. Wish it wasn't $40/bottle. — 10 years ago

Mark Royer

9.1

A bit heavy on the oak but full and rich — 10 years ago

M

9.2

Cinnamon, currant, licorice, and leather on the nose. Tart black cherry flavor with a little smoke. Smooth, heavy body, long finish. — 11 years ago

with Diane and Jesse

Matthew Davis

8.9

Really strong, concentrated, sweet, fruit explosion, heavy alcohol. — 11 years ago

with Navin and Rivka

Cody Caughlan

9.5

Delightfully heavy — 12 years ago

James Cherrick

9.6

A special treat. Dry & heavy. Loved it. — 9 years ago

Karen Tate

9.3

Nice fruit with a hint of spice (not hot). Yummy. Not too heavy. — 10 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Ripe juicy peach, apricots, dry pineapple, mixed nuts, a toffee quality but not heavy (toffee light), syrupy honey. Seriously long finish. There are a lot of really nice Sauternes out there but there is only one king. — 10 years ago

Kim Strickland

9.0

Smooth, heavy fruit. Enjoy with rare steak, fudge brownie. — 11 years ago

Niki Phillips

10

Hello deliciousness! New favorite wine, don't let the heavy bottle fool you into thinking there's more wine than expected in the bottle though! — 11 years ago

with Lisa

Abby Miller

9.6

Light not heavy... Perfect! — 12 years ago

Kyle Bateman

9.0

Great Cab, not too heavy. — 12 years ago

Aaron Imholt

9.0

A delicious, complex and full fruit wine with a heavy body and a long finish. Everyone loved it but were all surprised it was a Pinot. Each to a person thought it a Merlot. — 10 years ago

Michaiah Alford

8.9

$9.99 at Kroger; easy to drink and not too heavy. Went well with our spaghetti! — 10 years ago

Sean Ballington

9.2

Heavy chalk nose. Integrated and balanced
— 10 years ago

Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

9.2

Great cab. Not too heavy but great layers of flavor. Don't decant! This guy is ready to go right out of the bottle. — 11 years ago

Damon Levy

Director/Importer Vine Connections

9.3

Tasted alongside '91 Geyserville. Blends are pretty different - this is Zin, Carignane, Grenache. The Geyserville is heavy on Petite Sirah. The acidity on this was refreshing and a better match with the Larosa's pizza. — 11 years ago

Ben Harris

8.9

Big heavy red. Need some red meat with this guy. — 11 years ago

with Nelson

Brandon Woo

9.6

Oak heavy-ish nose but not over oak ish. Oaky heavy ish tongue but not overly oak ish. Gentle tongue and medium finish. — 13 years ago