Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

Dark as a bruise on a black cherry in the glass. Purple beyond the maroon and blood red of most Cab. Smells fruity with a hint of animal sweat, and a little tobacco. Flavor is intense, rounded and juicy. Bit of tart cherry syrup and blackberry custard. Little bit of light roast coffee. Plum pits. Tannins are there, but not a drying as they could be. Oolong over English breakfast. Hint of tea tree oil and menthol cough drops. Dark chocolate cherry cake finish. It’s a nice-drinking, well-rounded, New World Cab. The berry-licious core gives it bounce and brightness. Good on ya mate! — 4 years ago

Sam

8.9

Not bad. Light bodies, maroon translucency against light. Dried cherries with black pepper. Tannins roll off the tongue. Not bad. Would be great with a balsamic reduction sauce and steak. — 6 years ago

Ryan Simmons

9.4

Picked this up at the cellar door in Rioja. Smuggled a case in my luggage. Drinking perfectly now. Dark maroon. Decent legs. Bitter chocolate, caramel, maraschino cherry with a little heat on the end of the nose. Maybe some plumb. Medium body, dry and tannic. Long dry finish. Probably could be cellared for another year or two. — 7 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.3

The last of the 09's, this wine is absolutely delicious. Takes easily 3 hours before it starts to really express, even the 09. Pours a dark maroon into the glass. The nose is black licorice, blackberry, and flint. The entry is gravelly blackberry, mint, acidity still present. The middle is where this one starts to pick up some fig jam. The finish is dark, deep, interlaced, with a lot of integration that has already occurred here. Tannin on the finish, which were softer and dusty. This wine itself is just a treat, although it may come across as being a little "thin" if you don't give it the appropriate time. Definitely not your pop and pour wine. This one is big, deep, dark, and balanced, and ready for action if you have the time. — 7 years ago

Greg Ramos

9.5

Excellent bold fruit taste. Enjoying it with meatballs, polenta and a green salad. — 8 years ago

TheSkip

9.3

Well then. This cuvée has been a long time a' coming. And it's well worth the wait.

Dark maroon in the glass. A lovely bouquet of menthol, eucalyptus, and cherry on the nose. There was a lovely smoothness on the palate. Dark fruits. The oak was there and was pleasant. The CF was there and added a floral note in the palate that I can't adequately describe. The tannins were certainly there but not overbearing. The finish was. Very good.

Three cheers for @Ron R who solidly stood by this. I'm extremely glad to have tried this.

Definite contender for WOTY sub $30! — 8 years ago

Katie Davis

9.0

Little bit floral. Very juicy. Most amazing maroon color — 5 years ago

Jayme Wortley

9.1

This wasnt too bad — 6 years ago

with Dorrie

Mark Flesher

9.4

Pours a dark, muddy maroon into the glass. The nose is dark fruit with some mushroom and funk. The entry of this wine shows more of a tobacco and fig side. A little bit sweet with almost a noticeable tannin taking hold right at the start. This one was definitely locked up but only took about 30 minutes of time to show a very intricate front. The middle of this wine is black cherry cordial, very intricate, very dark. Finished smooth, but with a sharper sweet youthful oak. Good way to start the birthday weekend. — 6 years ago

Lynn Derbyshire

9.3

Very smooth, very dry, deep maroon color. Scrumptious with pizza!!!! With Pam Hopkins in NYC at Sottocasa Piizzeria. — 7 years ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.1

Maroon and purple. Leather and cassis. Gravel, clay, black tea, ink and again cassis.
Soft yet structured. Showing considerable concentration, length and typicité, I think this is one of the best wines this appellation has to offer. Bought this wine many years ago and it's definately worth its 22€ pricetag.
Chapeau!

— 7 years ago

Jimmy Masters

10

Great cab from premier California winemaker Paul Maroon. — 8 years ago

Marc Pavan

9.0

Thick and rich! Dark maroon with a brown rim. Oak and leather push through the dark stone fruit aromas. All that aging has taken the edge off the tannins. Mellow for sure. Leathery and full on the palate. Used as a conversation wine at a gathering. Paired well with fruits from the tray, cheese log and Doritos. Honestly, for $18.99 cdn you can't go wrong with this. Lots of gold on the label and wire mesh give an elegance that makes the host think that it punches above it's price class. — 8 years ago

with Leslie

Ekasit Poositranusorn

9.5

Thanks G4 for inviting me to wine & food pairing at Il Bolognese. Deep maroon color with complex aromas of black fruits, cherry, tobacco, and spices on the nose. Full-bodied and follows by jammy flavors of blackberry, cherry, plum, chocolate, truffle, and soft peppery spices on the palate. Solid structure, firm tannins, and juicy aftertaste. Vibrant & delicious and paired well with red meat. — 5 years ago

Renee Mason

9.0

My last bottle from this lovely vineyard. Such happy memories of a wonderful trip. — 6 years ago

Renee Mason

9.0

I met Paul almost a year ago on one of my fantastic NAPA adventures. I fell in love with the wine, olive oil, and his gorgeous property. In preparation for another Napa visit I called and spoke with his sales rep who chatted with me about weather forecasts and wardrobe suggestions. Love the operation they have going on. Delicious wine and even nicer people. — 6 years ago

Mark Mannebach

8.9

Black cherry, pencil led tones. 2011 tasting very well — 7 years ago

Mark Silverman

9.5

I carried this bottle back from Italy in 2013 & opened for Christmas 2016. Tannin forward at opening, but opened up very nicely after 30 min. & smoothed out. Rich velvety maroon color. Earthy rich bouquet. Balanced fruit & oak tannins, cherry, vanilla, tobacco & pepper notes. Worthy of the occasion . — 7 years ago

TheSkip

9.1

Dark maroon in the glass with substantial legs. Notes of cedar and soft leather on the nose. On the palate, there is some heat, but personally, I find that in this case, it's quite pleasant. There's something on the initial finish that I can't put my finger on that is also enjoyable. My vocabulary is lacking here.

If this wine were from Napa, it would be $40. Great #QPR at $14 — 8 years ago

Marc Pavan

8.9

Opened by @momma_leslie several nights ago. I finally poured a glass for myself tonight. Deep maroon to purple. Full bodied with lots of tannin. Plums and dates dominate. Raisin finish is rich and deep. This one is a winner. — 8 years ago

with Leslie