Nathan Renfro

9.3

Almost 3 years since my last bottle of this and my notes are very different. Thought this would be drinking well now but it’s still tight on open. Bright ruby colored, big red cherry and tobacco nose. Red fruit, earthy, tight. — 15 days ago

Nathan Renfro

9.8

2013. Opened my first bottle. Wow it’s really good right now. Great nose, strong acidic backbone tells me many years left. Tannins have eased but still have a touchy grip, for a great mouthfeel. Black, red and then blue fruit. Just really enjoyable. Love this vineyard and Melka’s work at Nine Suns. One of my favorites! — a month ago

Ericsson

9.5

On the palate the wine is decadent and opulent at the same time. There’s dark chocolate, blueberry compote, sweetwood, with backbone acidity. The finish persists, and persists some more, reminiscent of raisin and dry fig. This fortified wine is from hundred percent Napa Cab, from the stellar 2008 vintage, from single vineyard site, and rated 95-99 points by renowned critics. Jayson Woodbridge made the wine in a Port style pushing the boundaries of conformity. That alone deserves praise but I can’t help considering it a cellar trophy… There to be admired and talked about but ready to deliver pure hedonism the moment it is poured.
— 10 months ago

Roy Goble

9.4

The pro ratings got it right. A good wine that adds a lot to dinner. Not an elite wine, but it’s not trying to be. — 23 days ago

Tom Garland

9.5

Double decant and pour(little fine sediment). A striking dark magenta color with some bricking. On the nose: dark fruit, herbaceous, worn leather, touch of stewed meat, sweet vanilla toast. Taste: silky, rich, nice depth wine with dark cherry/plum, soil, crushed gravel, dried herbs, smoke, and a peppery chocolate espresso medium plus finish. YUM!!! — 2 months ago

with Brenda

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Funky and good. — 2 years ago

with Mari

Amber Collier

9.5

Nice smooth wine with a mild kick- very drinkable and would pair well with many foods — 5 years ago

with Rachel, Barbara and 2 others

Kland Aida

9.1

15.5% alcohol… Very big, high in tannin and dry. Almost didn’t taste like a new world wine. — a month ago

Anthony Cammarata Jr.

9.5

This full body Napa has the perfect balance of tannins with flavors of blackberry, cherry, currant witho hints of cedar and licorice. — 6 months ago

with Michael

Nathan Renfro

9.2

Decanted 45 min though think it needs more time, very young wine. Very aromatic fruit when opening the bottle. Dark red fruit - black cherry and plum, raspberry; chocolate, coffee, graphite, pepper, plush tannins, well integrated acidity, high ABV but hides it well. Medium finish. Will be interesting to see this evolve over next few years in the cellar. — 5 years ago