Jan de Weerd

9.0

We had the battle of the Shiraz at our family gathering over Christmas. A Shiraz from South Australia and South Africa. Both 2016. This Shiraz, despite from the Adelaide Hills where I think it is a little cooler, was very rich, very bold and broad and a slight jammy note on the edge perhaps. People liked it, but all the votes when for the Shiraz of Cederberg from South Africa. Fun!!! — 5 months ago

with Tammy

Doug Powers

9.6

Intense red fruited aromas and flavors, a little less tannic and structured than the 2007, but this shows bracing acidity at the present time, long, lingering finish, which the incredible acid backbone lifts and lengthens, another wine to ideally drink from 25-30 years after the vintage! — 7 months ago

with Jim

Seiichi Kurumizawa

9.1

伊勢丹ワイン　ピノノアール
カルラ — a year ago

Amanda Thomas

9.2

An old standard in our household. Velvety smooth, rich juicy berries. Glad we can purchase Freakshow even at Costco in TX and have a solid, boozy Cab at the ready. — 5 years ago

with Tim

Mike Hartz

9.2

Delicious, blend of the kitchen sink, but full bodied and full of flavor, delicious — 8 years ago

Jose Rico

9.2

Dark fruits, intense colour, great legs. A real bargain. — 8 years ago

Mick Eddy

9.6

Amazing vintage of Peter Michael. Delicious. — 9 years ago

with Amber

Kate Tanis

9.5

Unbelievable! So good. Smooth finish. — 10 years ago

Magdalyn Stiver

9.8

Great 11.99 from Harris Teeter! — 11 years ago

Nils Johnson

9.6

Mellow and delicious. Toffee and coffee notes mixed with a faded blackberry jam. — 13 years ago

Brandon Boesch

9.2

Really nice starting to get some secondary flavors. Overall enjoyed it. — 5 months ago

Bob Boyle

9.3

Nose is faint, fully resolving into the body. Body is soft and supple but wonderful experience on the palate with medium finish. Great wine. Tannins are still there, but holding the body with gossamer gloves. — 7 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on July 26, 2025 at l’Ete du Vin with Ned and Beth]

Lemon, apple, mango and mandarin orange, with ginger and almonds. — 10 months ago

Seiichi Kurumizawa

9.0

鮨、大和徹
ピノノワール — 2 years ago

SK

9.3

Fabulous table wine. The Australian version of The Chocolate Block. Affordable too. From Wine Rack in Belsize. — 6 years ago

Megan Park

9.5

One of the best cabs I've ever had....
— 8 years ago

Andy Hall

9.3

We always drink a PM on release day to celebrate. Typical strong effort with this Pinot, certainly a relief from the summer. — 9 years ago

Brad Hemmer

9.1

Great balance! Fresh cranberry, brown sugar, leather, nice body & acidity. Love the finish. — 9 years ago

with Jenny

Eric Waxman

9.1

Still in good shape which is no easy task for a 2004 California Chard — 10 years ago

Alek Leontie

10

One of the few Cali SB that can compete with the top Pessac wines. — 12 years ago

Ron Kyle

9.0

Always reliable. — 5 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2022 | Chardonnay typicity, vanille, minerality, prominent bitters, dinnerwine — 7 months ago

Dmitry Teytelman

9.2

The wine opened up quite a bit after decanting for an hour or so. Great tawny color, notes of sour cherry and raisins, long aftertaste. Will integrated tannins. An awesome bottle! — 8 months ago

with Eugenia

Jane Nuss

9.3

Plum, oak, vanilla, pepper, cherry. Bold palate with ripe dark fruits. Blackberry, fig, prune. Silky tannins.
— 2 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.0

Mfdz y tad — 7 years ago

Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.4

Superb complexity and depth. — 8 years ago

Jeff Hollinden

9.5

Beautiful. Incredibly well balanced. — 9 years ago

Meeter B

8.9

Definitely needs to open up. Was sweet on the first sip. Significant fruit tones at the outset and got dry as it opened. I would give it a good half hour and drink and enjoy. Solid choice. — 10 years ago

Nichelle Renk

9.7

So yummy. I acquired at my most recent Napa visit. Medium bodied fruity cab. — 11 years ago

Patrick Quinlan

10

FOGO w/ the beagles — 13 years ago