James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.5

A lot of new oak on this monster Sangiovese. Tastes like a Napa Cult Cab to me. — 10 years ago

Howard Yang

9.2

Very dark opaque burgundy/purple with slight brick hue showing, India ink, blackberry, black cherry, some tobacco undertone, licorice, nutmeg and raspberry, full body and round mouthfeel, tastes of berry, pomegranate, pepper and cedar, chewy and sweet tannin with firm backbone, long finish with spicy notes and Assam tea lingering on the tongue. — 12 years ago

David Kuchar

9.4

really really nice — 12 years ago

Nvr8787

9.6

Super easy to drink! Will be finishing this bottle tonight. Or at least I wouldn't be surprised if I did. It's not over powering or spicy. Just very very light, a tad sweet, and a tiny sweet finish. — 11 years ago

Jon Bonné

Wine Editor San Francisco Chronicle

9.1

Grenache in mountain man guise, from the Mullineuxes. Swartland meets Amador. — 12 years ago

Aaron Means

9.5

4 hour decant and this big boy was still closed down. What little it revealed hinted at the monster wine this will become. Still very primary extracted black fruit, pencil shavings, camphor, mammoth tannins with fresh acid. Desperately needs time to open up. — 12 years ago

Phil Resor

8.9

Good Shiraz for price — 11 years ago

katie

9.1

Need to find some more of this! — 11 years ago

M. Ventre

9.2

Also magnum- the better of the two, more balanced - not quite showing the heat as much- smoother softer finish. Nice layers to this one..riper cab, but not too ripe. 9.1+? — 12 years ago

Corey Zamora, CSW

9.6

Just a monster of a wine — 12 years ago