Rob Brobst III

9.8

2013 Ontogeny Proprietary Red is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Petit Verdot, and 10% Cabernet Franc, coming from some of Russell Bevan’s favorite vineyard sources – Sugarloaf Mountain, Two Dogs, Tin Box and Tench. Quite flavorful, it is exhibiting slightly more new oak than some of the other cuvées, but is still sexy and opulent, with voluptuous texture, low acidity, and oodles of juicy, succulent black and red fruits, licorice, underbrush and a touch of vanillin. An already irresistible beauty, it can be drunk over the next 20 years. — a month ago

John Malcolm

9.9

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

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

Tom Garland

9.2

Pop and pour. A splendid deep dark magenta color. On the nose: cherry, smokey bell pepper, cedar, cinnamon, vanilla oak, floral. Taste: chalky, smooth, brambly black cherry, cedar, spice, currants, earth....finishes long and precise. YUM! — 3 months ago

with Brenda

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

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

Gave this a 9.7 in 2022. The description still matches, but it’s even better know after a two-hour decant. — a month ago

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 — 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

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 — 6 months ago

Tom Garland

9.4

2 hour decant(little fine sediment). A striking dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: very aeromatic notes with perfumed dark berries, forest floor, spearment, smoked meat, truffles. Taste: silky, layered, plush wine with dark plum/cherry, milk chocolate, smokey cedar, earth, and a peppery graphite medium plus dry finish. YUM! Drinks well with the decant and time to go. — 2 months ago

with Brenda

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

Andrea Watt

9.5

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

Henry Fuseler

9.0

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

leon egozi

9.4

happy bday @Ira Shapiro — 6 months ago