Michael Chelus

9.0

Apple, lemon, honey, peach, oak and hints of almond. Great acidity and balance. — 3 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of ripe red fruit, rose petals, dried red flowers and eucalyptus. Red and black cherry/raspberry and boysenberry fruit on the palate along with additional notes of chocolate, toffee, savory spices and mint. Well integrated oak on the long and slightly chewy finish. Rustic, well balanced and beautifully aged. Thanks for sharing this one, Ron B! — 4 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

After reading the story of this producer, I inspired to try it. Especially, at $59.99 for a quality Napa Cabernet. These two brother’s are true pioneers of the Napa Valley. They do their own thing. Don’t follow trends and are not aggressive with their bottle price, nor do they really wish to. More rare than common in today’s Napa Cabernet market. I have a lot of respect for that and Napa Pioneers.

This also drinks pretty well for a young Napa Cabernet. I was expecting bigger/bolder based on write up. Not that this won’t benefit from cellaring.

The fruits are nicely ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, strawberries, cherries & blueberry hues. I was expecting more teeth. Think it is showing the finesse & balance of most 21’s I’ve had. Dark spice, grilled meats, light black pepper, barrel dust, dry tobacco, leather, savory herbaceousnes, moist clays, dry crushed rocks, cola, flower bouquet of red, blue & purple fresh flowers, rainfall acidity with a well balanced, softly structured, elegant finish that lasts just over a minute and lands crushed rocks and touch of spice.

It will be interesting to see if this shows more in 5 years.

Photos of; Smith Madrone vineyards and brothers Stuart and Charles Smith — 5 months ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

05/2025. Nice Barbera. Flavor and finish. Sits well on the palate. Enjoyed. 14% alc.

Hall’s Chophouse — 6 months ago

Carter White

9.4

Juicy dark beery fruit, healthy spice, balanced. — 9 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.3

Nose: slightly jammy blackberry fruit.

Palate: reasonably clean blackberry fruit. Some nice internal aromatics. Mineral. Some oak that should integrate.

Long and juicy finish. — 3 years ago

Ruud Verhagen

9.2

much better than the L’Esprit de Chevalier Blanc from the same vintage… — 3 months ago

Takuya Namise

9.0

Casa Lenzi
酸味強め — 4 months ago

Dave

8.9

Haters gon' hate. This is one of my go-to grocery store picks. It's super cheap ($12), and it tastes like Merlot.
Smashing some burgers and listening to the Cranberries. — 4 months ago

Ashraf Attal

9.2

Yasmine’s family — 5 months ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.3

Very peculiar spectrum of aromas. Freshly cutted pineapple and pear. White peach and grapefruit. Very nice and long finish.
A bit flex on the mid palate but lingering pleasant finish — 7 months ago

Mark Mannebach

9.0

Crisp, lemon, burnt marshmallow and some minerality. — 3 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.7

WOTN for me anyway!🤷🏽‍♂️🍷🥰🤪👍🏽🎉🎉🎊🎊 — 4 years ago

Severn G

9.4

1992 | Red Blend
Smith Woodhouse & CA.; Late Bottled Vintage
Oporto, Portugal
(93-95; Drink 2017-32+)

In a perfect spot for a well cared/stored for LBV; bought on release with more of its friends just coming out from hiding finally. — 3 months ago

Tobin Spratte

9.2

Resuming my journey through Italian wine with this lovely Moscato D'Asti. Bursting with orange peel and lemon bar aromas backed by notes of orchard blossoms, gardenia, and a hint of minerals. Delightful summer fun. — 5 months ago

Bill Morgan

9.0

Ruby red, balanced ,dark fruits and soft tannins. — 5 months ago

Dave

9.1

The only Nebbiolo at the corner store. Pleasantly surprised, I've lost $20 worse ways. — 6 months ago

Arecibo Message

9.0

Nice luscious balanced deep fruit with enough tang. — 2 years ago

Alix Oconnell

9.1

Very easy to drink. Smooth. — 3 years ago

Michele Hug

9.5

Opens up super nicely, immediately pleasant on the nose. Plummy and buttery, classic example of a good Napa cab. — 4 years ago