K L

9.3

A little fruitier than the Rutherford we had after. Delicious and needed to open. Big wine. — 4 months ago

with Matt

Nathan Renfro

9.2

Nice aromatic nose. Needs a good decant, tannins bright and chewy pnp. Plum, cherry, layers of fruit. Tight mouthfeel with a nice full finish. — 9 months ago

Jody Scharf

9.3

Full tight
let this baby breathe — 10 months ago

Rob N

9.5

I really enjoyed this wine; 30 minutes in a decanter did a remarkable job mellowing the tannins. Otherwise, an excellent, classic, but tannic Napa cab. — 3 years ago

Adam Baker

9.1

Drank at dad’s with his ribs from Pettys. Very good pairing with ribs. Probably near the end of life, but still very good. — 5 years ago

with Chris, Brud and 1 other

Frank Chudy

9.2

Frank had 3/17/18. Very good and rich — 6 years ago

Jocelyn

9.0

That sweet maltiness and funkiness work well together! Also 9.5% woah — 6 years ago

K L

9.2

Always enjoyable. Some sweet notes but a nice bright Chardonnay. Not as heavy as the far Niente — 5 months ago

with Matt

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

My pick for their best 13 wine when I barrel tasted all their wines. It doesn’t disappoint years later. So much, lush, ruby, richer & riper than the 05 Lynch Bages. Night & day different. The fruits fall into black currents, ripe, lush, velvety; blackberries, very dark raspberries, black plum, dark cherry skin, raspberry notes as it opens, raisins, tarry notes, dark spices, anise that falls into black licorice, , dry tobacco, barrel shavings, melted caramel, dark chocolate, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, bright graphite notes, most clay, true Rutherford, dust dry herbaceous notes, mid to dark berry cola, dry brush, tree bark w/ a touch of sap, crushed, dry rock, volcanics, dry soil with sand mixed in, violet frame with fresh & whitening, dark, purple and red florals framed in violets & lavender, perfect, rainfall acidity and well balanced, structured finish with nice tension, polished w/ Orchestra strings over the top, velvety, finish that lasts two-minutes. As good as I expected. A nice follow up to the 05 Lynch Bages. Corn from my organic garden. Ten or more years of life left. — 9 months ago

Nathan Renfro

9.3

Has been and continues to be one of my favorite N&N vineyards. Big ripe black fruit, big juicy mouthfeel upfront. Nice plush tannins and a nice ripe fruit finish. Not complex but very enjoyable! — 10 months ago

Steve Haro

9.3

“Lovely, dark and deep.” Big and inky with supple tannins and cherry notes. Finish is a little weak or this would have been an amazing wine. — 5 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Aromatic, charred red bell pepper. Extracted, dark, serious. — 5 years ago

Brandon T

9.1

Bit of a fruit bomb. Solid but not a ton going on here. — 6 years ago

with JRM and Sam

Christoph Vancompernolle

9.0

Drank this wine with Tania while at Sherry’s — 6 months ago

Nathan Renfro

9.3

Nearing the end of its life, certainly, but man it was good juice! Jammy and juicy, silky tannins, very little acidity left, drinks very easily and quite yummy. Held together nicely for 16 years. Brief finish, great mouthfeel. — 9 months ago

Michael Sticka

9.1

Dogleg vineyard — 9 months ago

Kate

9.5

Thick and dark fruit. Floral nose. I love the smell more than texture. Tart fruit. Has something else like a wood or earth that toned down the fruit. I enjoy. Tastes much better after it opens up for a while. Went from chewy to softer after a few hours. — 2 years ago

Jeff Ball

9.2

Minerals and hint of mint on the nose. Oak, minerals and fruit (mostly lemon) on the palette. — 5 years ago

Jeff Orlowski

9.6

Leather, oak, tobacco on nose. Full body, mild tannins, dry, hint of acidity. Plums, blueberries, and hint of caramel. Outstanding! — 5 years ago

with Michael and Joe

John W

9.6

Deep ruby coloration. On the nose, florals, minerals, strong strawberry, raspberry and cherry. On the palate, very fruit forward, with strawberry dominating, cherry and raspberry as well. Oak, leather, chocolate and more strawberry on a long finish. Moderate and well balanced tannins. Medium body and opened up to a surprisingly rich mouthfeel and great, drinkable wine. — 6 years ago