Slightly too sweet, and I like it! — 7 years ago
Pretty good - would drink again — 8 years ago
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 — 9 years ago
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. — 9 years ago
Mead, buttery, oaky, dry. Really tasty! — 10 years ago
Very good. — 10 years ago
Joe Davis makes one of the finest Cali pilots. — 10 years ago
Sharp bing cherry and raspberry fruit with some oak. Medium finish. Great paired with roasted pork dinner. — 11 years ago
Whole Foods; C straw yellow; N Apple, pear, citrus; T same with creamy mouth feel; enjoyed with crab cakes — 7 years ago
This is body medium PLUS if you know what I mean. Stumbled upon this gem tasting cabs in Sonoma last June. Was very fortuitous to find the tasting room just off the town square. Just a fabulous bottle, dry yet exploding with a fruit forward personality. More balance here than a Chinese gymnast. — 8 years ago
Combines with everything — 8 years ago
Let the wine breath awhile and it is nice and smooth. Hint of plum with clean finish. — 9 years ago
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
We enjoyed this one — 10 years ago
Nice Howell man example. Well balanced. Not a heavy cab. — 10 years ago
With Matt and Mich. — 10 years ago
Really nice drop — 11 years ago
For $16 at BevMo, and you have to let it breah for an hour. This is an amazing find. — 12 years ago
Soft tannins, floral nose, pretty wine. This would be a daily drinker for me. — 7 years ago
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. — 8 years ago
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. — 9 years ago
Spectacular — 10 years ago
Awesome blend — 10 years ago
At the lake with Jaice — 10 years ago
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
Crisp, clean. Very light. Fruity mid palate. Slight minerals. Clean finish. Perfect summer wine. Don't care much for the name or bottle look. — 11 years ago
Really good for 3.99 at trader Joes. — 12 years ago
Ian Hackett
Dry and perfect — 7 years ago