Shawn R

9.3

@David L thank you for sending this bottle to Jennifer and I. Yet again you gift a fine example of Mike Smith work. This is my first time having Becklyn, it won't be the last. Drinks very well at a young age, typical with Mike's wines. Needs a minimum of 2 hours of decanting. Graceful and polished, tiers of plum black currant and smoked blackberry jam. With most of the fruit that comes from Moulds Vineyard I get this cedar and anise of the finish. Drinks well now! Thank you David! — 8 years ago

Brian Messineo

9.2

Had this the other night. It was pop and pour and it could have definitely used a decant. I love Mike's Kenefick cabs and this one is no different with the hints of blueberry and dark fruits. A little hint of sweetness on the palate, but I would imagine with a few more years of age that will dissipate. — 8 years ago

Martin G Rivard

10

1989 Lynch., as my friend Jason would say"It doesn't get any better"@Jason Chang @Mike Smith Also one of Mike's favorite wines! — 8 years ago

with Holli, Howard and 1 other

Chantelle M

9.0

From Mike's Ithaca visit. Fruity nose, green apples. Complex palate, mineral tang with a sweet finish. — 9 years ago

Jason Silverstein

8.9

At Krissie and Mike's — 9 years ago

Bridget Monahan

9.0

Visit with Claire at Uncle Mike's — 10 years ago

Darlene Eanett

9.0

Mike's Crab - Annapolis — 8 years ago

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9.1

Keeping the Mike Smith vibe going with another '09 cab. There's a nice streak of minerality running through this that reminds me of Mike's Pellet cabs. That would be a fun side-by-side comparison if I had more Spring Mtn cab. Unfortunately, this was my only bottle. — 8 years ago

Shay A

9.4

Caymus, especially the last few vintages, are polarizing, I know. However, my wife claims this is her favorite wine. As you can imagine, this anniversary vintage is difficult to find, but my buddy @Mike R came through BIG when I told him I was searching for my bride. He graciously sent 3 one liters in exchange for some recommendations of my own. Needless to say, in Mike's own words, my wife is smiling huge! Many thanks to you, Mike! Our family opened this up at my wife's request as we put together the finishing touches for our trip out to Napa in 2 weeks.
*The rating is from my wife* — 8 years ago

Cerullo

9.0

Delicious! We got this bottle in Napa for Mike's 40th birthday in 2016 — 9 years ago

Stephanie Sales

10

Had this at poggios in Sausalito for Mike's 40th — 9 years ago

Emily Edwards

9.0

Good. Kinda velvety. Had it at Mike's Dr. Horrible thing. — 9 years ago

with Jason

Jessica Striebich

9.4

Thanksgiving with Mike's parents — 10 years ago

Mike R

9.3

Viva la French - decant 2 hours - serve with strawberry salad, juicy t bone steak and sweet corn - and bon boulot- all smiles at Mike's house - go Sergio - do it for Seve and win the Masters — 8 years ago

speedy duncan

9.0

Fine for what it is with Mike's tomatoes Scotch Bonnets and local tuna tartare — 8 years ago

Meg McCall

9.3

Mike's recommendation. Killed it. — 8 years ago

Shawn R

9.3

Really like Mike's take on a Syrah. A modern expression to me. Fig and fruitcake whiff the nose. Graphite, tobacco maybe a little black olive. Expressive finish the begs for more. — 9 years ago

susanna

9.2

Leading with faith award wine from Jackie had at Mary Beth and Mike's — 9 years ago

Christine Havens

9.0

I had the pleasure of interviewing Ivo Jeramaz on my last visit to Napa Valley. He's the nephew of winemaking legend, Mike Grgich and has taken the lead in much of the wineries day-to-day operations along with Mike's daughter, Violet. Ivo is a quiet and thoughtful in his speech—and his wines seem to reflect this. The 2012 Merlot is carmine-hued, and is more transparent than most Merlot I've encountered from Napa Valley. It possesses a kind of quiet restraint and lovely finesse with nuanced aromas of red currant, pie cherries, dried herbs and underbrush intertwining fine tannins a tart acidity. 14.0% ABV | Sample
— 9 years ago

David Walker

9.2

Beautiful dry blend — 10 years ago