Jim McCusker

9.5

Second vintage from Kevin Carriker (I think Mark Herold was still involved at this time). Absolutely terrific. It's clear that Kevin's wines need a lot of time in bottle. Had this one several years ago and there is NO comparison. Surprised how much primary fruit one still gets on the nose, but the palate is classic, moderately aged CA cab. Beautifully sweet, integrated tannins. Great balance, with a silky finish. Unfortunately this is our last bottle, but it probably has a few more years left (but don't wait: it's drinking perfectly now!). — 8 years ago

with Vanessa

David Annis

9.0

Nice, young grenache. Tannic but approachable. This will soften with age, but I'm not sure that's a positive. It's drinking well now, and I'll admit I enjoy the faint heat on the finish. — 9 years ago

David Annis

8.9

This is the 100% grenache, not the 85% grenache with some syrah, etc. The color is inexplicably light, not rosé, but literally closer to that color than a young, dense syrah. The color belies a thicker body and mouth feel, nice tannins. Drinking well. Solid effort. — 9 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Black & blue fruits, spice and graphite. Big, rich and dense wine with a tannic structure that should have been decanted as this could use more time to open. Well made wine from Mark Herold — 10 years ago

Andrew Peek

9.2

For a white, extremely tasty. Nice and spicy from the Gewürztraminer, nice acidity from the Riesling and good amount of body from the Weiber Herold. Different but really pleasurable different. — 10 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.0

Nose is strong, powerful, and full of flavor. Oak flavor dominates with distinct acidity. Fairly good for the price. — 10 years ago

Robert McNally

9.3

Loved it. But I have a bias. Everything Mark Herold is pretty awesome in my opinion. Would be a ten if it hung on the tongue a bit longer. Pair it with red meat (brilliant insight) — 10 years ago

Mr B

8.9

Not at all bad for such a warm climate. — 10 years ago

Bertus van Zyl

Assistant Winemaker Regusci Winery

9.1

Oak Knoll Can Franc blend by Mark Herold, opened up beautifully into 2nd day — 11 years ago

Eric

9.2

Destroyed the Herold for half the price. Straight forward fruit and oak. Still had time left. — 8 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.2

Very interesting wine from up on Diamond Mountain, showing the classic elements of a cold, wet vintage. Dark, inky ruby red with garnet edges. Some funkiness on the nose, cigar box, barnyard, wet tobacco leaves and some truffles. Definitely seems older than it is. Very complex and layered palate with dark stewed berries, cassis, damp wood, tobacco leaves, and some damp earthiness. Some light greenery and plums in the long and lingering finish. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Some bright acidity in the mid palate alongside a creamy and extracted texture. Definitely needs some time to open up and show the layers and complexity. Reminds us of the 2011 Brown Label by Mark Herold. Drink till 2023. — 9 years ago

with India

Roel van der Burg

Sommelier at Restaurant Entrepot

9.0

It's Kerner so it's aromatic. But there is also a nice minerality to this wine. Aged 'sur lie' for six minths. A joy to drink. Note to self: Kerner is a crossing between Trollinger and Riesling. Crossed by researcher August Herold. So why is it called Kerner? It is named after 19th century German poet Justinus Kerner, who -apparently- wrote a lot about wine. — 9 years ago

with Jerome

Marie Matz

9.3

Mark Herold is a genius. — 10 years ago

Josh Bennethum

9.3

Winemaker Mark Herold scores big again. He has a way with Cabernet. — 10 years ago

Josh Bennethum

9.1

Nicely done, Mark Herold. — 10 years ago

Ricky Calonita

9.0

Good blend with a nice oaky smooth finish. Good value wine. — 10 years ago

Ashleigh Everett

9.8

Better than the Mark Herold. Really nice. — 11 years ago

with Michael

Nicholas Vernald

9.7

Excellent on first taste ..... — 12 years ago

Joyce Tompsett

9.0

Like the Grenache blanc@in there — 8 years ago

Joyce Tompsett

8.9

This is the Verdejo. — 8 years ago

Paul T HB

8.9

Rather have the Mark Herold, — 9 years ago

Guy La Ferrera

9.0

Delicious creamy grenache. Milk chocaLate finish. Yummy — 10 years ago

Sam Coturri

Winery Sixteen 600, Enterprise Vineyards and the Moon Mountain District

9.4

Spicy tobacco nose. Darkness. Bold dark fruit. Tension structure balance. Tasted with Christophe Tassan, Mark Herold, Robert Kamen and @Philip Coturri #moonmountaindistrict — 10 years ago

with Philip

Blake Conklin

Cellar Hand Relic Winery

9.4

Sweet, yes, but dank. I love all Rieslings. — 10 years ago

with Katherine

Kyle Groombridge

9.3

This is really good.. Mark Herold toes the line of an explosive yet distinctively Bordeaux-esque cab.. Nice. — 10 years ago

James Lee

9.4

Great wine by Mark Herold — 10 years ago

Rafael Landestoy

9.7

Awesome awesome Merlot. Herold doesn't miss. Amazing fruit, great structure and depth to the wine. Very rounded tannins. Loved it. — 11 years ago

with Ilida

Peter Andrew

10

The nose alone will blow you away. Mark Herold is a genius and he worked his magic to make another gem! — 11 years ago