Pete Carrico

8.9

Light, refreshing, definitely a Tannat with fruit up front, earthy flavors on the end. — 8 years ago

Emily Meek

9.5

Only Merlot I ever really enjoyed. — 8 years ago

Oliver Seaman

9.7

Whatever doesn't kill you, makes you watch a lot of Cartoon Network and drink mid-price Chardonnay at 11 in the morning.

- Conan O'Brien
— 8 years ago

with Ben

Kristen O'Brien

9.0

Really enjoying this zin...thanks @Kevin O'Brien — 9 years ago

Shay A

9.1

Tasting notes from the O'Brien Estate wine dinner...this Chardonnay is absolutely breathtaking. The balance of oak, acidity and fruits is excellent. This is hands down one of the better Chardonnays I've tasted. — 9 years ago

Jimmy Hayes

Estate Director Mayacamas Vineyard

9.4

A wine to drink a lot of - thank goodness it only comes in mags. Bravo to @Dan O'Brien for doing something special, soulful and different. High toned Cab Franc - cranberry, thyme, sandalwood, vanilla bean, green olive. Just delicious. $60 a mag is a steal. — 9 years ago

Jay Varty

9.4

Still young, but very tasty , cherry, plum, tannins, smooth, peppery at the end. A very nice Cabernet Franc from O'brien Estates. Get some if you can and put it away. — 10 years ago

Chelsea Bressers

9.5

One of our faves. 2009 O'Brien Devotion Cab Franc. — 10 years ago

with Matt

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

9.8

Very precise varietal aromatics, bright cherry and herb filled flavors, very subtle - less is more is the hallmark of this inaugural release from Dan O'Brien. From Chalk Hill appellation. — 11 years ago

William Rose Wines

10

Hmmm Bot and Rizzle! — 11 years ago

Shay A

9.4

Steve Distler, owner of Arnyca, is doing consulting for a few small labels out in Napa. As I've posted before, his Arnyca cab franc is my favorite out of Napa Valley. He was the former GM at O'Brien Estate and was able to add them to his portfolio, along with Cobden Wini (winemaker for Arnyca and winemaker at O'Brien), Frias Family and Jack Winery. Killer line-up of small production stuff. We hosted him for a wine dinner and all of it was stellar.

Jack Winery utilizes the talents of Aonair winemaker Grant Long Jr. Jack was started by Vernon Wells (former MLB player) and Chris Ianetta (current MLB player). This '14 cab is from Diamond mountain and drinking well at a young age. Not as monstrous as young Howell Mountain cabs. Red and black fruit dominant with a decent amount of espresso and pepper. Needs to rest for a few years but has very good potential to be extremely good. — 8 years ago

with Steve

Evelyn Ignatow

Owner, Hyde Park Gourmet Food & Wine

9.2

Beautiful and graceful. Hard to believe this wine is twenty one years old. Tasted with Larry O'Brien MS — 9 years ago

Ezekiel James Hampton

9.1

Taste foreign. Would never have guessed el dorado. Amazing, earthy, funky, and refreshing. — 9 years ago

Michelle P. Dupic

9.2

Crisp white for Saturday in July — 9 years ago

with Shefali, Chad and 1 other

Tobin Trevarthen

9.1

At a V-day tasting @ O'Brien today. Chard is a nice balanced wine, Burgundian style. — 9 years ago

Chris Morgan

Sommelier The Oceanaire Seafood Room

8.9

Pleasure tasting with Larry O'Brien, MS today! — 10 years ago

Ryan ODonnell

9.0

Plenty of acid with a bold, round mouthfeel. High glycerin? Plenty of fruit throughout. Great on hot summer days. — 10 years ago

Mickey Cloud

9.6

Great with pizza and fudge — 10 years ago

Chris Edge

8.9

A wine that Miranda O'Brien asked for 2nd — 11 years ago

with Corinna

John Spencer

9.5

This is a very nice Malnec. — 11 years ago

Shay A

9.3

It's a warm, sunny, beautiful day here in TX, and this is the perfect way to finish off lunch. I got to go through Cobden Wini wines my last visit out to Napa as the winemaker, @Mark Davis , is also out of O'Brien Estate. They have a Marsanne/Roussanne blend, a very nice Pinot noir, and this excellent late harvest Sauv Blanc. Talk about aromatics! Bursting out of the glass with honeysuckle, white flowers and kiwi. Great viscosity and texture on the palate that coats it with honey, vanilla, and a hint of orange. — 8 years ago

Shay A

9.4

My wife is a kindergarten teacher, so we both understand the importance of a little alcohol at the end of the day! With it being Valentine's Day, we figured this bottle from O'Brien, a favorite of ours, fit the day well! They are a sight for sore eyes when surrounded by big Napa fruit bomb cabs. These are beautiful Bordeaux style wines that accentuate restrained fruit but also a great blend of funky earth and spice. (And JRae's cookies in town has the best sugar cookies around...we'll enjoy one or two before drinking as this wine needs at least an hour decant before it opens...not a pop'n'pour style). — 8 years ago

Nniccolò Contenta

9.1

Egly!!! 75% pinot noir 25 chard- 48 months on lees- Grand cru shit. Delicious balance of bright crisp elegance and a rich caramel mid palate. @James O'Brien drinkin this shit on a Brooklyn park bench, baby 😍 — 9 years ago

Lindsay Christians

9.3

Block 5, 2009. Rich dark fruit, chocolate, vanilla on the nose, tons of baking spice. Like a Merlot that wants to be a syrah, in a wonderful way. — 9 years ago

Jim Nelson

9.1

Minerally white Prioeaf, 80% Garnacha Blanca 20% Viognier. Jim O'Brien says he has "nothing to compare it to." — 10 years ago

with Camille

Rose’s Cafe

9.1

Jammy red berry then spice. Very nice! — 10 years ago

Boxer Briefs

9.1

#wine is a rockstar. 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Blanc, texture, wood, fresh fruit, Apple, pear and pineapple — 10 years ago

Rose’s Cafe

9.4

Very nicely balanced red; hints if cherry and raisin. — 11 years ago

Rose’s Cafe

9.9

Absolutely amazing Pinot Noir! It makes me proud to be from Douglas County! — 11 years ago

J Pal

9.5

Dinner with Kevin at home. grilled steak,onions, squash and zucchini. Delish! — 13 years ago