Good Zin. Purchased at Grocery Outlet in Caldwell. 3-18-17 — 8 years ago
This is magical...
Expansive nose of sweet tobacco, soy sauce and a hint of cloves.
On the palette, it's plush and expansive. Fleshy black fruits lead into a big tannic structure, which we love. The wine has a long tail, which finishes sweet, with a kiss of acidity. This needs a little more time in the bottle, but it's already very classy.
Thanks to @Eric Shanks who gifted us this glorious example. Happy new year to you and yours, mate. — 8 years ago
Last on our tasting flight. Beautiful purpley red color. Sweet and tobacco on the nose. Lots of spice and tannins at the finish. So, so good. — 9 years ago
Brian Arden cab franc. Caldwell proprietary red. Caldwell Escape artist. Jarvis reserve cab. It was a good night. :) — 9 years ago
Always a pleaser. — 10 years ago
Gift from John Caldwell in 2012 — 10 years ago
After a long day, smooth Bobby Caldwell and Philippe Bornard's rose water wine. — 11 years ago
Caldwell is just so great. Best club too (smugglers club-limited to 500 people) — 11 years ago
Awesome Syrah from Mr John! — 12 years ago
On the nose; ruby, glowing, ripe, slightly candied fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, blue fruits and black raspberries. Soft minerals if you can call them that, caramel, cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate, whiff of black licorice and perfumed, red florals & roses. The beauty and quality of the fruits turn the eyes up. Bright and a sense dull at the same time. The body is full and beautiful. Tannins nicely round and soft for a 13. Its extremely silky & elegant. Fruits of; blackberries, blue fruits, plum, dark cherries, creamy raspberries, black raspberries, black plum and strawberries paint the background. Fruits are a touch gummy. Vanilla, caramel, dark chocolate, anise, mocha, soft leather, wood shavings, fine crushed rock powder & fine chalky minerals. Acidity near perfect. The structure, balance & length are well executed harmony. The finish is beautiful, well polished and lasts two minutes. Excellent pairing of Guinness Braised Beef Short Ribs, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes & Haricots Verts from Davis Estate Chef Mark Caldwell and featured in the middle left photo. Other photos of; the vines above the Estate, lobby and the vines/view from the Estate terrace. — 7 years ago
Wow! This is a bold beautiful wine after a decade. Loved it. — 9 years ago
Awesome wine! — 9 years ago
Really nice Syrah blend — 11 years ago
Worth scheduling a tasting at this private winery for! — 12 years ago
Surprise blockbuster WOTN. Layers of rich silky fruit, spice box, cherry tobacco. This winery was one of the first to get me engaged with wine in the mid 90's. The old crimson basic label still holds a special place with me. This brought some wine epiphany memories rushing back. I had forgotten this old friend a little but the reunion was sweet. The new somm at Addison was effusive. Respect. — 8 years ago
Bright, fresh, delish. — 8 years ago
Smooth! Great flavor ! & at 14.9% alcohol , gets you there fast — 9 years ago
Delicious! — 9 years ago
Very deep red, fruity and full body red! It's spectacular — 9 years ago
Turpen house from Jack Caldwell — 10 years ago
excellent on a wet day with cassoulet — 10 years ago
Big and juicy red but with great balance. Dark fruits, integrated oak. Great long finish. Very nice! — 11 years ago
Four star. Smooth. Rich. Petit Syrah — 12 years ago
Gil Krakowsky
Amazing. An epiphany. Menthol, lavender, red and purple fruits. Fragrant and elegant, but with a core of new world fruit. Resolved sweet tannins. Long finish. Spectacular — 7 years ago