Ellen Clifford

9.1

I’d go so far as to call it great! Nice work Toad’s Hollow. — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Founded in 1982 Robert Talbott Sr., his wife Audrey, and their son Robb, with the planting of the 24-acre Diamond T Estate Vineyard and the construction of the first winery in Carmel Valley. Aromas of crisp fruit with scents of oak and floral. On the palate apple and pear flavors with sweet citrus notes and tangy acidity. Lingering finish ending with a creamy texture — 9 years ago

Mark High

9.2

Bright sharp cherry with a bit of earth. Nicely lean, not jammy. Hides its 14.8% abv. Could stand with a good Sonoma Coast or richer Willamette Valley. I'd say yes. — 9 years ago

Nicole Dutram

9.0

Dark red fruit nose. Super ripe black cherry, blackberry, then light spice, like white pepper, and a little bit of funk. Clean on the palette. Very drinkable. Had on jun 29 2016. — 10 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.2

12½ % alc.
An old non-vintage bottling.
As for the age I would guess this to be somewhere late 60's to early 70's (as the bottle is embossed 4/5 quart which I believe was discontinued for the metric 750ml in 1979) and also has the "classic" plastic/rubber foil found on a lot of oldies from that time.

Being a bit of a history buff when it comes to CA's wine industry I'm very humbled when opening these pieces of history.
Amazingly this held up to 24+ hours of aeration without loosing any life...and actually got better!!
— 10 years ago

with Acumen, Kurt-Inge and 1 other

Natalie Stassen

9.1

We enjoyed this one — 10 years ago

Bret Thompson

9.3

At the lake with Jaice — 11 years ago

Patrick Alles

9.3

Soaring aromas of spice and lemon followed by bright acid and structure. Gorgeous texture and a precise, long finish. Seven years old and this is a current release! This is what Chardonnay should be. — 11 years ago

Patrick Castillo

9.5

Crisp, clean. Very light. Fruity mid palate. Slight minerals. Clean finish. Perfect summer wine. Don't care much for the name or bottle look. — 12 years ago

Lisa Zaleski

9.1

Really good for 3.99 at trader Joes. — 13 years ago

Matt Mason

9.3

Whole Foods; C straw yellow; N Apple, pear, citrus; T same with creamy mouth feel; enjoyed with crab cakes — 8 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.3

I tried this right out of the bottle and was a little worried - super tight and one dimensional - but after two hours open it was singing and I was smiling. The nose has a more savory profile but the palate is full of bright red fruits with crushed gravel on the finish. Super smooth - the fruit and spice from the Grenache keeps the gaminess/savory flavors of the Syrah in check while the Mourvèdre adds richness. Helen Keplinger is a genius when it comes to these new world “old world blends” - I have yet to have one from her that hasn’t been fantastic. — 9 years ago

Jose Espinosa

9.6

Combines with everything — 9 years ago

Linda Wilkinson

9.1

Let the wine breath awhile and it is nice and smooth. Hint of plum with clean finish. — 10 years ago

Bob Yoon

9.3

Wild strawberries. Well balanced. Lingers quite a bit. — 10 years ago

DAG

9.0

As you see the cork is perfect. I've had this in my cellar for years and decided it was time. At first he nose had a cork smell but now after being open for 4 hours it's a different wine. Pear, apricot, nectarine, and good acid. Not like I'm ever going to have anymore of this so #fugetaboutit — 10 years ago

Joseph Mrak

9.3

Nice Howell man example. Well balanced. Not a heavy cab. — 11 years ago

Nicole Newcomer Campagna

10

With Matt and Mich. — 11 years ago

with Jon

Paul Giovenco

9.5

Really nice drop — 12 years ago

Jamelle Legaspi

9.4

For $16 at BevMo, and you have to let it breah for an hour. This is an amazing find. — 13 years ago

Maya Kaczorowski

9.0

Slightly too sweet, and I like it! — 8 years ago

Kat Nelson

9.5

Nice semi-sweet wine — 8 years ago

Nick Stelmach

9.1

Pretty good - would drink again — 9 years ago

with Eric

Rob Owen

9.8

Seriously. A 16-yr old Zin... Bright berries, very fruit-forward. And it just lingers on your palette until you can't help but take another sip. Simply incredible durability for a Zinfandel. #ZinMaster #HouseOfZin — 10 years ago

Michael Schamis

9.1

Intense citrus aromas with notes of pear, apricot and wet stone. Big, rich and dry on the palate. Flavors of lemon and lemon zest and citrus oil leads to deep, stone minerality, grassiness and full, deep acidity with just a hint of oak. The finish is incredibly dry and zesty with intense length and depth. — 10 years ago

with Kati

Richard Perlman

9.6

Spectacular — 10 years ago

Molly Davies Spangler

9.1

Awesome blend — 11 years ago

Pga

9.7

Joe Davis makes one of the finest Cali pilots. — 11 years ago

James Gourley

9.0

Sharp bing cherry and raspberry fruit with some oak. Medium finish. Great paired with roasted pork dinner. — 11 years ago

with Andrew

Benoit Bluteau

9.6

A very good one — 12 years ago