Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2016 pours a deep ruby/purple with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe black and red fruits: cassis, blackberries, raspberries, red plum, tobacco, a touch of bell pepper, earth, old wood, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. A classic expression of Bordeaux during a period where the lines between New and Old World have been blurred. This is tasty and showing well in its early drinking window. Drink now through 2036+. — 5 months ago

Lee Johnson

9.1

Fantastic. Wine tasting at the Ritz in Arizona.  — 6 months ago

Ming L

9.0

Dismissed by many as too jammy or too ripe, I’ve always thought this is the fun bottling. This ‘21 is no exception. Beneath the slightly over extracted ripe dark fruits lies quite complex aromas and flavors of figs, sweet spices, dark chocolate, smoke meat, and hint of balsamic. Rich palate but not overbearing. In a good vintage like ‘21, this can benefit for 5-8 years of bottle age.
My guilty pleasure. — 8 months ago

Sarah Nally

10

Absolutely loved this wine! Perfect for fall. Full, balanced, and bold. Warms your pallet from the first sip. Simply divine! — 9 months ago

John Dykstra

9.0

Pen ink? People keep saying that about wine. Sure. Pen ink. A nice spice — 4 years ago

Anupmeera Gokli

9.6

Daddy and mom liked — 6 years ago

Paul Maranzan

8.9

Loved this.. very peppery with hints of berry — 7 years ago

Allison Bothley

9.1

Yummy. Would drink again. Great for a glass. — 7 years ago

Sara Tsai

9.3

Excellent wine. Full of depth and flavor. Fruit forward. — 8 years ago

Kimberly Lamonda

9.7

Great & easy drinking want to find in stores — 10 years ago

Steve Mitchell

9.4

Full bodied, bold , nice nose and easy on the palate. — 5 months ago

Jessica Knickerbocker

8.9

2021 is much better than the previous vintage we had. — 5 months ago

Joe Gillies

9.4

Happy holidays, everyone! Drinking beautifully now but no rush still plenty of life to go...opened about 45 min before drinking. — 6 months ago

Gina Puente

9.2

Incredible nose & gorgeous dark inky purple. 2017 opening more w meal. $175 but normally $220 @ AB — 8 months ago

Chris Anton

9.2

Such a wonderful wine to enjoy on the weekend with friends. In Scouts Honor! Cheers!!! — 3 years ago

Rob Sternthal

9.5

Spectacular full mouth feel. Rich and dense. Amazing wine. — 5 years ago

with Daniel

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

Medium ruby color. Aromas of dried red fruit, savory herbs and chalky minerals. Amazing black cherry on the palate soft, black tea tannins gives it a nice dry finish. — 6 years ago

Raun Kupiec

9.2

Smoky Syrah with fine tannins and restrained fruit. Very refined but very young. Long finish. — 7 years ago

with Barbara

Meeter B

8.9

Definitely needs to open up. Was sweet on the first sip. Significant fruit tones at the outset and got dry as it opened. I would give it a good half hour and drink and enjoy. Solid choice. — 9 years ago

Laura Burgund

9.3

Very smooth & velvety — 11 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, & Charbono. Deep Ruby color with aromas of ripe berry fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry and plum with cacao, baking spice and vanilla. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and tobacco notes. — 5 months ago

Ana Bumgardner

9.0

2018 - had on 1/23/25 with baked Rigatoni - very smooth cab. Nice body. — 5 months ago

Brandon Boesch

9.2

This is very nice. Velvety mouthfeel, a lot of fruit, berry jam, some herbs and pepper, not much tannin. I’d definitely buy again. This is a crowd pleaser bigger red. — 8 months ago

Mon M

9.3

So good. Paired very well with chicken pasta. — 8 months ago

with Jon

Hugh O'Riordan

9.1

Dark and rich earth flavors. Very well balanced with good finish. It’s from Livermore not Australia! — 4 years ago

Cayla Iwaniuk

9.5

Lots of bright berry notes. Very light and fruity — 6 years ago

Shelby Cole Graham

9.2

Very good wine. Smooth, not to dry, definitely can tell it's a Zen! BlackBerry and plum with a smooth finish — 7 years ago

Jay Root

9.1

Peppery, acid, lighter on the fruit. This would pair really well with chili or a similar dish — 7 years ago

Paul Robinson

9.0

Thanksgiving wine from Jeffro — 8 years ago

Mike Viscosi

9.6

Fruity and smooth. Nice for a dinner wine — 9 years ago