Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.9

First red wine after the four Sauvignon Blancs, this bottling use to be called the Marlbrook until the first vintage in 2011 under the Estate name. Deep ruby red with dark red berries on the nose, some spices, woody elements and a touch savory. Medium tannins (6.5/10) with a medium to medium plus body. Notes of black currants, twigs and earth. Medium plus to long finish. Drink till 2024.

Made up of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Shiraz, 14% Petit Verdot and 9% Malbec. Aged for 12 months in 50% new French oak. — 8 years ago

with Sean and India

Tim Laffoon

9.5

Complex flavor, spicy yet smooth — 9 years ago

with Michelle

Deni

9.4

Absolutely amazing. Lots of good brett. Balanced and delicious. Great dark fruit aromas and flavors. So smooth. Medium high tannins and acidity. Perfect silky texture. A little funk on the nose and palate (positive). Aroma and flavors are out of this world. Leather bag full of cherries and raspberries. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carmenere. Complex. Delicious 13.5% abv — 10 years ago

Zac Alinder

9.2

Crisp and a little creamy. Pretty but not memorable. No hangover so maybe there is some truth to what they say about high vs low quality champagne. — 10 years ago

Jonathan Walters

10

High Valley Lake County — 11 years ago

Paul Lopez

9.8

I do remember....what a wine! — 12 years ago

Matt Bryant

10

A fantastic red blend! Pairs well with vegan buffalo wings! — 9 years ago

Jeroen de Jong

9.5

Surprised me, bold flavors, many layers, pepper, chili, vanilla. Long finish with complexity — 9 years ago

cynthia

9.2

Soft, high ripeness bordeaux blend. — 9 years ago

Nicolas Owens

9.4

Beautiful pale gold, super crisp and acidic with buttery straw and a hint of banana. We had it with salmon and it's beautiful. No oak on this. — 10 years ago

with Anne and Natascha

Robert Torretti

9.0

Had over the course of a couple of nights. First night was a classic Chinon on the nose and palate, although a little lighter bodied than many other Olgas I have had. Good spice on the palate and barnyard on the nose. Second night the nose was similar but the palate mellowed. A solid Chinon but not the best I've had. Still a good value in the high-20s. — 10 years ago

Julien Schmid

8.9

Buttery, and yet still fresh if served cold — 11 years ago

Jason Stone

9.2

Found this one in an oddball store a few months back, time to give it a try. High hopes! — 13 years ago

Percy Mathebula

9.5

Super amazing...first tried this at the wine farm in cape town. — 9 years ago

Ney Ney

9.0

Bold wine with nice tannins — 9 years ago

Adriana Fabbro

9.3

Can't believe I've held on to this treasure for so long! Cedar and sandalwood on the nose. Silky with a bright and savory--almost vegetal--finish. Perfect with filet and steak-house style garlicky creamed spinach. These grapes were picked when I was still in high school! — 9 years ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.3

Wonderful cab. Smooth and silky. — 10 years ago

Patrick Dolan

9.3

Aromas of cherry vanilla and maybe blueberry. Very nice smell. Spicy notes in mouth and nice smooth finish. Very rich fruit. Delicious. — 11 years ago

Anne Clemons

9.0

Awesomely balanced SB. Medium body with good minerals and soft citrus. — 11 years ago

Kell Mc

9.1

Slight fruit up front, dry finish — 12 years ago