Ming L

9.5

I have drank my fare share of cab from the producer, but this is the first time I tasted their Cab Franc. And it really blew me away.

The nose is fragrant with raspberry and plum accented with savory spices and sweet tobacco. The harmonious palate is bright and gentle, showcasing deep delicious candied red and black fruits over complexity. Velvety tannins.

Magnum. — 3 days ago

Conrad Green

9.0

Dark fruit. Iodene. Some sweet notes. A hint of balsamic. Nice balance on the palate. — 9 months ago

with Paul and Ara

Ming L

9.3

From magnum. A cut above the 17’ Napa bottling.
Richer and darker fruits with peppery spices, counter by bright acidity. More depth on the mid palate. Balanced and complex.
15% PV from Kendrick vineyard. — a year ago

Pete

9.2

Smoother than the usual chard. Buy agin if I can find it — 5 days ago

Jennifer Bobin

9.1

Father’s Day {steakhouse night} 2023 — 5 months ago

Conrad Green

8.9

Sweet fruit. Cherry and damson. A bit simple. — 9 months ago

with Paul and Ara

Andrew Belzer

8.9

Pear, baked apple, butterscotch, nice acid — a year ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberries, black currant, baking spices and smoke. Great flavors of black fruit, sage and pepper. — 3 months ago

Ross Hensley

9.3

Great color with citrus vanilla overtones earthy texture and nice oak finish — 5 months ago

with J and Melba

Ming L

9.3

Fun to compare this famed Chilean cab, also from 13’ in magnum, to the Merryvale cabs.
A bit more savory and herbal, with hint of green bell pepper that’s signature of Chilean cab. Ripe dark fruits intertwined with tart fresh cherry fruits made for a supple yet vibrant palate. Quite elegant.
I was not very impressed with couple of the older vintages I tasted. But this is great! — a year ago