Justin Hansohn

8.9

One may get the idea that these grapes have the potential at any moment in time in the winemaker's hands to come out as a monstrous beast. I come from the area this was grown in and for the most part contra costa is no great wine growing region and especially not near the delta. It's easy to see the meticulous care and winemaking being expressed here in perfect balance. I can't say this wine is too interesting or blooming with nuance but I can say bravo for setting a benchmark and showing that a hot desert environment with old vines and a lot of consciousness can make something drinkable in the daytime. 🙏 these ancient vines are getting taken care of and let's be honest, the people at bedrock are turning trash into treasure by doing this service. — 11 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.8

Boushey vineyard they have been farming the same block since 2003 the highest elevation block old more mineral based soils. Blackberry compote with light smoke billowy and lavender notes very big and complex bouquet. Big and chewy with lots of jammy fruit very rich and still has wonderful freshness with a long layered finish wonderful balance juicy blackberry fruit very big but has lots of nuance black olive tapenade a bit of a savage note lovely complexity length. Finish 50+ most excellent + — 12 years ago

Christopher Hoel

Sommelier/Senior Wine Advisor Soutirage

9.8

The more I have this wine the more I find the nuance. Getting better everyday!! — 13 years ago

Ted O

8.9

Nice cab, but lacked enough nuance to crack 90. Enjoyed at Giada. — 11 years ago

Richard Steinberg

9.2

I have had this wine many times out of the generosity of my friend. This wine had more earthy and nuance profile than mature raspberry. Amazing match with white truffles. — 12 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

This is a very forward and enticing darker berry fruit with fresh earth porcini mushroom and sage herb nuance. Very smooth and silky with nice freshness drinking very smooth but has balance and enough structure to go another 3-5 years more in the cellar. Excellent — 13 years ago

Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.1

I rarely drink California Cabernet, but when I do, this is the style I go for. Restrained and balanced, with so much more subtlety and nuance. Excellent stuff. — 13 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.2

Cheese & Hors d'oeuvres. Spicy nose. Precision & nuance on the palate. — 11 years ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.3

What a gorgeous wine.. Fresh, clean and focussed, yet unctuous and complex. Honey, tropical notes, caramel, spice and herbs. Very mineral, leaves a saline, clay-ey, gravel-like nuance in the finish. No signs of oxidation. 93/100 — 12 years ago

V M

9.8

This is an extraordinary cab sav dominated blend. Incredibly complex aromas Cassis, crushed dark berries, soy sauce, and coffee. The palate has similar nuance with meat drippings making an appearance. Beautiful long finish. — 13 years ago