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9.4

Glistening magenta. Displays expansive, spice- and mineral-accented red/dark berry preserve scents that take on incense and lavender flourishes with air. Juicy, seamless and energetic on the palate, offering densely packed black raspberry, cherry liqueur and exotic spice flavors that show sharp delineation and back-end thrust. Finishes impressively long and smooth, with resonating red fruit, floral notes and velvety, harmonious tannins that make a cameo appearance. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, June 2019) — 5 years ago

Billy L.

9.4

1 hr decant, excellent as always!
Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻 — 6 years ago

Kyle Groombridge

9.2

Pure RRV feel. Loads of ripe red fruit and cinnamon on the nose. Palate is gorgeously silky. Pure fruit. Beauty. — 6 years ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.2

Comparing to the 13 last night...
This is not quite as big in alcohol. Even more opaque. More silky on the tongue. Instead of a green front I got a little spice, nutmeg. Tannins were softer. In sum, I give the slight nod to 2013 Snowden over 2012 Snowden. Experiment complete.

92 points — 7 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Wild dark berries, blueberries, huckleberries, well done toast, dark florals and coffee grounds & bacon fat on the nose. The wine has experienced beautiful bottle evolution. The tannins are nicely softened but will continue to soften further over the next 7 or so years. It's mouthfeel is round, full and elegant. The fruits are ripe & juice but dry on the longer finish. It's a nice blend of wild dark berries and an array of blue fruits. Blackberries, black plum, plum, dark cherries, blueberries with an undertone of over pancakes, olallieberries, huckleberries, strawberries preserves, a bramble quality, anise, slight tarry notes, cinnamon, vanilla, caramel, nutmeg, dark volcanic minerals with a touch of iron, dark moist soils, dry crushed rocks, violets, lavender, violets, used coffee grounds, slightly sweetened black tea, wood shavings, graphite, acidity is spot on and the balance of fruit and earth, length and structure are beginning their harmony. The finish is long, lush, round, elegant and lasts well over a minute. Looking forward to the Nickel & Nickel Entrecote in May to see how their 16 single vineyard Cabernets are developing. — 7 years ago

Shawn R

9.1

Cola on the nose with brick colors on the rim of the glass. Same cola on the nose follows through on the taste. Spice and jamming, smooth on the finish. Aged well, drink now. — 8 years ago

Paul J

9.0

Lovely, deep nose! Extremely soft on the palate with nice blackberry and plum flavors. Even a little spice. Fades pretty quick for an '09 Napa Cab and isn't as bold and powerful as I would have expected. Not bad but probably $20 bucks too high in price. Wife rated it 90/91. — 8 years ago

with Brooke

Paul Mason

9.0

A bit oaky on day 1, better on day 2 and even better on day 3. — 9 years ago

Chris Scanlan

Sales Amy Atwood Imports

8.9

Elegant. A lovely change from the dense, Syrah like pinot coming out of Cali. — 10 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Great expression of the varietal, however lighter in body than expected. Big dark blackberry fruit with hints of peppery baking spices and licorice on the finish. Soft and velvety. — 5 years ago

with Mark, Tom and 2 others

Maggie Harrison

9.0

2012 tasted 1/1/19 citrus rind, reduced currant, ripe red cherry, and lovely fresh violet notes Initially. The alc didn’t show until day 2. Quite light on the palate for the alc on day 1 though while packing a ton of complexity. I wished that I had drank it all on night 1 but I had to be fresh in the AM! I like Tegan’s wines very much and honestly? I did not expect this to be a favorite vi years and it wasn’t. I’m saving the faves for a few more years. — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Light and bright Ruby, lightest CA Pinot, more of an OR color. Tons of fruit and floral aromas that meld well together. Strawberry and cherry on the palate with mild spice wrapped up in a vivid acidity package. Mild soft tannins, elegant style, medium body, lingering ending with a fruity mineral ending. Very nice! Tastes great, but a couple af years could benefit, but hard to resist if you see a bottle on the menu as I did. — 6 years ago

Joe Davant

9.2

Cherry, crushed rocks, a bit of earth and a nice long finish. I look forward to checking in on this vintage again in a few more years. — 7 years ago

with brent

John W

9.6

Deep Ruby coloration. On the nose, anise and cherry, berry and hints of tobacco. On the palate, plum, cherry, dark berry jammy finish with strong complements of vanilla. — 8 years ago

Doctor No

9.2

Floral, slightest hint of candy on the nose. Rich but weightless. Layered and impeccably balanced. — 8 years ago

Valerie Harrell

9.0

Struggling to explain this cab! Intoxicating nose. Not overly rich/full.... but not thin either. Not syrupy , not dry.... sort of 'in the middle' on all counts... But yet smooth & great flavor! A bit sweet at first but after decanting = wow! Def buy again. Dana - I think you'd like!!! — 8 years ago

with Dana

John Lin

9.0

Had the 2010 Roll Ranch with Christmas dinner of prime rib, baby artichokes, asparagus, roasted potatoes. Had this after a 1999 Dalla Valle Cabernet. A little thin on first sip and not a as full as the regular cuvée. Losing fruit? Energized and vibrant for an older vintage. After some time in the glass, the wine filled out and is improving. Maybe decant? — 8 years ago

M. Ventre

9.2

Very polished, nice supporting acid, like a lemon cream pie. drinking very well right now- and was fantastic on a day like yesterday #hotaugustwhites #shafer — 9 years ago

Kyle Mueller

9.5

Restaurant had half off wine and let me get this one. Long finish that goes on for days..... Great opportunity to try a great wine! — 9 years ago

TheSkip

9.4

As always, so on point! — 5 years ago

Nick Ferrall

9.2

Another winner from the Towe family. Ripping lemon acidity with a slight oak presence for me, which I might be confusing for its move through malo. Excited to explore more of their wines! — 6 years ago

Abraham Lerner

9.2

Bright solid ripe black...berry, raspberry, cherry, framed with peach yogurt and black pepper on the finish. Full bodied with very well integrated alcohol. A personal favorite vineyard of mine with 100+ year old@ vines Style sits between Ridge and St Francis if you are familiar with their bottlings. — 7 years ago

Greg Helmer

9.4

Pleasant rich flavors; clean minearaly aroma; an elegant Sauv Blanc — 7 years ago

Richard Adams

9.4

All about the small production vineyards, but CB's Dancing Bear makes me want to put on some Sugaree. — 7 years ago

Daniel Ribeth

9.0

This is a good wine. On sweeter side but enjoyable! — 8 years ago

Kyle Mueller

9.6

Incredible wine. Beautiful on the nose and a smooth velvety feel. Need to find more... — 8 years ago

Raul Puga

9.2

2010 vintage. Really crisp and refreshing. A little age really did wonders. Very good — 8 years ago

Jonathan Wall

9.1

Medium light and elegant as a Carneros should be... But strong on a long enjoyable finish. A well balance, easy drinking wine to slowly sip and savour. — 9 years ago

Rob Sternthal

9.2

Purple ink. — 9 years ago

Jason Burch

9.6

Some would say jammy, some would say fruit forward. I say amazing. I'd spread it on toast if I could. So fruity it should be illegal. — 11 years ago