Jim McCusker

9.0

One of the single vineyard offerings from Pax Mahl's winery (before he and Joe Donlan parted ways), this syrah has evolved nicely over the past decade. Doesn't possess the depth of Griffin's Lair nor the intensity of Obsidian, but is still a nice example of the type of syrah one finds in the warmer parts of Russian River. Probably still has a few years of life left, but I suspect it's starting on its decline so I'd recommend drinking this sooner rather than later. — 9 years ago

with Vanessa

Daron Watson

9.2

blinded it smelled like Rhone varietals from The Rocks Walla Walla ~ cool dark fruits quickly evolve into loads of crushed minerals, gravel, graphite & obsidian ~ needs air and/or time! — 10 years ago

Phillip De Vous

9.0

A well-crafted tasty Napa Cabernet at a nice price. Velvet tannins with nice dark fruit and black cherry with a touch of pepper. It has all the elements of a thoroughly enjoyable wine. — 11 years ago

Daniel Khasidy @dankay

9.0

Bacon. Sticks. Obsidian. Soul. Vintage 1999 — 11 years ago

Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

9.3

Riper than the obsidian, very elegant, pure, suave but full tannin — 11 years ago

Daniel Khasidy @dankay

8.9

obsidian blade. at bar covell. thank you Matt Kaner — 11 years ago

Adam Levine

9.7

Honeymoon from waiheke — 13 years ago

Nicole Brace

8.9

I like the thick heftiness on the tongue , the bit of prune and strong coffee on nose; also like that it's balanced by a dry, nimble, roasty, tingly finish. Man is that gone fast. — 10 years ago

Robert Rothfield

9.5

Favorite Howell Mtn cab — 10 years ago

Lesli Hopkins

10

Really delicious wine. — 11 years ago

Ksandek Podbielski

9.1

Sweet licorice root, luxardo cherry and shattered obsidian — 11 years ago

Hanif Perry

9.0

Nice big red. — 11 years ago

Ray Isle

Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine

9.3

Any doubts about the potential of Lake County fruit, this ought to dispel them instantly. — 11 years ago

Michael Dix

9.2

First time having Richards. Big as can be with classic pax with tobacco and rose hips on the finish. Obsidian remains my fav but Richards is close — 13 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.9

Next was the Cabernet Sauvignon from Obsidian Block which is actually located on the Gibbs Estate. Wine was a deep crimson red. Nose had some interesting characteristics of some greenery and dust. Once it started to open up there was something a little dirty like moldy cheese, baking spices and undertones of dark berries. The palate changed quite a bit between day one and day two. On day one there were slight prunes and candied fruit just before the finish. On day two that wore off to light red berries with slightly more acidity and moderate tannins (5/10). Body was moderate and thinned out right before the moderate dry and acidic finish. Just wanted to note that this had a decent amount of Petit Verdot in the blend, around 16%.

Another great wine from Gibbs Napa Valley, we would love to hopefully try out their reserve one day after seeing this great single vineyard Napa Cabernet. Definitely a great QPR/Value wine! — 10 years ago

Anne Burke Baldridge

8.9

Great Cabernet. Flavorful with dry finish. — 10 years ago

J. Xiang

9.1

A flow of dark fruit run into nose. Decent tobacco. Heavy body on palate. Savory finish. — 11 years ago

Rich Reader

10

50/50 Zin & Petite Sirah head-pruned in obsidian-rich volcanic soil that glows in the moonlight explodes smoothly with lush roots. What's not to love? My hat goes off to the whole crew at Rock Wall for pulling the rabbit out ears first. — 11 years ago

Robert Mann

9.3

Lovely loft volcanic pumice obsidian silky power — 11 years ago

Paul-Matthew Zamsky

10

Beautiful full bodied red. Not dry and really fruity. Needs time to decant (at least 3/4 hours). Worth the wait! — 12 years ago