Bob McDonald

9.5

Lovely leafy notes with notes of camphor in this Cabernet dominant red blend. The palate shows good sweet. berry fruit power with the Cabernet fleshed out with Syrah Merlot and Malbec. A note of milk chocolate. Overall a very satisfying rich Red similar to the richness you get in Reds from neighbouring Washington State. A gift from a girl friend of my son Hugh when she visited us in Australia- both of them Alumni of University of Idaho in Moscow. — 8 years ago

Brent Mayeaux

Production Burn Cottage Vineyard

9.2

Alright, I see you Kusuda. I maybe misjudged you after having your Riesling.

Tasted blind. Nose is like an intense/extreme new wave/cool climate Syrah. So Hugh toned I almost second-guess calling it Syrah. There is a menthol character that made me think Australia. Imagine a dish at a fancy modernist reataurant: deconstructed Syrah essence(hold the foam). Super delineated and pristine fruit, pepper, and flowers(so many flowers)beyond the typical violet.

When I remembered to taste the wine, I found a very good palate. Good in a way that was a bit of a let down after the excitement provided by the nose, but objectively it's great. Fresh, very soft tannin structure, good acid.

Would drink again when someone buys it for me. — 9 years ago

JoAnn Brennan

9.0

I enjoyed this one... — 9 years ago

Chris Rowe

9.0

Flint, with lemons and mild passion fruit on the nose. Hugh acidity and freshness with vanilla supporting the same flavours in the mouth with a touch of tangerine. Tremendous length. Judicious oak. Delicious. — 10 years ago

Chris Edge

9.0

Excellent wine as gift from Hugh & Lizzie Stafford-Smith — 10 years ago

Dan Fredman

Chef Sommelier World of Pinot Noir

9.5

Tightly focused, hugh potential with some time in the cellar. — 11 years ago

VotreX Tan

9.8

Full bodied and fruity sweet. — 8 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Jack and Jamie Davies revived the historic vineyards and cellars in 1965, with a mission to produce California's first world-class sparkling wines. Today, led by their son Hugh, continues with this commitment to quality. A 100% Chardonnay, straw yellow with aromas of stone and citrus fruits, with floral scents. A terrific sparkler shows crisp green apple, orange and grapefruit zest. A medium-bodied, wine with a great mousse, tiny bubbles and nice length on the finish ending with some crisp mineral notes. — 9 years ago

Dima Podpolny

9.3

Raspberry
Earth
Leaves


Hugh tannin — 9 years ago

with Marina

Adam MCLEAN

10

Drunk with goose (at Hugh Johnson's suggestion)-perfect pairing wonderful wine — 10 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.0

CS, Mer, CF, PV, Mal 2011
A cold & wet year, close or at its peak, so I've been told. — 10 years ago

Julianne Malone

9.5

Full bodied with a wonderful finish. Red and black fruit notes hit the nose. — 10 years ago

Eric Hiatt

9.2

Nice chouffe homage. Fruity esters from Belgian yeast yield to balanced hop structure — 12 years ago

Taft Morgan

8.9

My mouth exploded with the likes of a party only Hugh Hefner can throw. This is a vibrant, sexy, flavourful beast that cannot be tamed. Just try it. — 8 years ago

with Ginette

Tom Wood

9.1

Second time around in just as many nights. Allowing nearly 10 hours to open up brings oyr a beautiful sweet raspberry coulis like palate which I'm seriously enjoying. Tannins have settled too. — 9 years ago

JKT

9.1

Hugh tone and light bodied. Medium finish. Closed off? Gordons. — 9 years ago

Karen Caterino

9.6

A lovely, drinkable cab from Hugh Davies! Got this in our Schramsburg wine club, no clue the cost, but a red I would love to drink again. Cherry, woodsy, mature, not acidic with a lovely finish. — 10 years ago

Erica Golden

9.0

Lovely, pleasing Australian that sings and slices my palette; this is the Hugh Jackman of wine. — 10 years ago

Nathan Adams

Consulting Wine/Beverage Director, Snake River Brewing, Persephone, King Sudachi

9.2

"D&R Semillion, my favorite." -Hugh Bett — 10 years ago

with Claire

Christopher & Sarah Vandendriessche

Winemaker Elizabeth Spencer Wines

9.5

best wine I've had in months! thanks hugh! — 13 years ago