Dan Cobb

9.4

Super approachable for a 6 yr old can. Very enjoyable — 8 months ago

Joe DAscoli

9.4

Solid wine. Comes across very fruity and smooth. Complexity and tannins are faded. Really nice fruit. Highly enjoyable with food or on its own. — a year ago

Frank Soldano

9.5

Drinking the 2017 in 2021. Nose is rich with blackberry and blueberry. Lighter on the palate, with hints s of blackberry, strawberry and ripe fruit. Light and smooth with very low tannins. Oaks and a light earthy finish. Very nice wine. Wish I had a few bottles to set aside for about five years. — 5 years ago

Jeff Ball

9.2

Minerals and hint of mint on the nose. Oak, minerals and fruit (mostly lemon) on the palette. — 7 years ago

John Hannah

9.4

Very strong dark fruits hit very fast and drop quickly. Low tannin. Mild finish. Very drinkable. — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

One of CA's oldest wineries, Far Niente, founded in 1885 by world traveler John Benson. The winery flourished until Prohibition, at which time it was abandoned and fell into complete disrepair. The stately stone shell of a winery was purchased in 1979 by Gil Nickel. Tropical and stone fruit aromas with complex spice and oak notes. On the palate apple, melon and citrus flavors, creamy, with toasty oak, fig and honey tones. Lingering finish ending with vibrant acidity & mineral character. Consistent. Nice! — 8 years ago

Allison Haas

9.3

Silky smooth merlot. — 9 years ago

Joe DAscoli

9.3

On the older side. Little raisin flavor but overall still good wine. — 9 months ago

Remington Remmel

9.8

Red raspberry, long rich finish. Light spice — a year ago

Kate

9.2

Just opened. Probably needs time to breathe. Still enjoying. Smells earthy. Chewy but smooth. Dark fruit. Softening up. — 3 years 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. — 5 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Aromatic, charred red bell pepper. Extracted, dark, serious. — 7 years ago

John Forrestal

9.4

I will give a 9.4 for Vermont. — 7 years ago

with Luke

Lara H

9.2

Glad I aged this bad boy. Delicious. Drinking beautifully now. — 8 years ago

Paul Woolls

9.4

Twenty years old and still full of fruit. What a joy to experience this longevity. Plush, with a long finish. — 10 months ago

Nathan Renfro

9.3

Very distinct cherry nose and primary fruit. Supple chalky tannins with big ripe cherries. Some earthiness but cherry dominant. Medium bodied, well structured, probably has a few more years left. Medium finish. — 3 years ago

Jeff Orlowski

9.3

Big lovely Napa Cab. Plums, blueberries on a nice dry palate. — 5 years ago

with Michael and Joe

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. — 7 years ago

with Chris, Brud and 1 other

Jeff Orlowski

9.6

Leather, oak, tobacco on nose. Full body, mild tannins, dry, hint of acidity. Plums, blueberries, and hint of caramel. Outstanding! — 7 years ago

with Michael and Joe

Heather

9.5

Very well aged! 2005 Sori Bricco mountain grape opened on 1/3/18! Solid structure, dark fruits, medium tannins, and maturity. Not past its prime! — 8 years ago