Robert Stackowiak

9.2

Fragrance of black cherry and spice. Carries over to the palate. Smooth at 8 years old though not overly complex. What you would expect of a fine Napa Cab in this timeframe. September 2025 — a month ago

Tyler Felous

9.3

Liked this! Lacked a 5th gear to really wow but absolutely on point for a steak on the grill. — 2 months ago

Eric Zimmerman

8.9

good pricey but less than 2x markup at $200+ — 2 months ago

Jason Phillips

9.2

Deep ruby. Plenty of spice with cocoa and oak. Very interesting. Mediums tannins. Another great Nickel & Nickel wine. — 3 months ago

Andrea Watt

9.5

Needed more time to open than I gave it initially. Bold oak and blackberry over leather. — 4 months ago

Paul J

9.1

PnP. Probably ever so slightly past prime. Nice Sangiovese. Bright fruit with some earth. Not as bold or deep as I remember. Very consistent, good food wine. — 5 months ago

with Brooke

leon egozi

9.4

happy bday @Ira Shapiro — 6 months ago

Mary Ellen Bonisteel

9.5

Great wine!! — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2023 vintage. Medium heavy body. Brooding and petulant while hiding behind a forced smile. This has power and plenty of alcohol but camouflaged tannins. Oodles of blue fruit with hints of milk chocolate-covered cherry, hot maple syrup, ripe plum and graphite. 08.22.25. — 2 months ago

Tom Garland

9.4

The Winemaker Dinner: Francoise Peschon

5 WINES FROM HER NAPA PORTFOLIO:
2023 Accendo Laurea Sav Blanc
2021 Baker & Hamilton cab
2019 Cornell cab
2019 Heimark cab
2019 Vine Hill cab

FOOD:
Blufin tuna Tostada
Pepper crusted Elk tartare
Venison smash
Braised wild Boar leg
Bison NY strip steak
Mocha passionfruit opera cake — 3 months ago

with Brenda

Norman

9.3

Good but not as great as the previous one. — 5 months ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Medium purple color. Aromas of blackberry compote, plum and violets. Bright red fruit and black fruit on the palate, mocha and tobacco.

🏅92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
🏅91 Points - James Suckling — 5 months ago

Paul J

9.8

This was crazy!!! 1hr+ decant. Dessert in a glass. Dark red/purple color. Candied blue and black fruit dominate. Hints of cedar and a touch of coffee on the end. Wow!! — 6 months ago

with Brooke

John Malcolm

9.9

What a treat! Full-bodied. Black cherries, blueberries, currants, chocolate, with a fabulous finish! — 2 months ago

Joe DAscoli

9.4

Excellent fruit and structure. Getting better as it airs out — 2 months ago

Chip Habegger

9.1

Could be a 9.2 but I had it at a steakhouse and the Cali Cab - Filet combo makes all’s those wines taste better. Even without the 2+2=5 taste combo was still smooth, darkly fruited, and great. — 2 months ago

David Walser

9.4

Delicious wine. Always a favorite. — 3 months ago

Paul J

9.7

Awesome!! 1hr+ decant and probably needed 2-3. Very similar to my previous note. — 3 months ago

with Brooke

Henry Fuseler

9.0

5/2025. Bold flavor and finish. Very nice to drink. — 5 months ago

Ely Cohn

9.1

Rustic and hearty and a little bit boxy until it loosens. It's shy aromatically. Earthy, bing cherries, prunes, and crushed rosemary.

Tannin, structure, and acid seem intact when a little give would do.

Cali wildness that doesn't feel quite as psychedelic as the Chardonnay (see previous note) — 6 months ago