John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.9

Smells fab, tastes a bit flab. — 8 days ago

Steven Heydemann

9.2

The best of Marengo’s bottlings imo. — 6 months ago

Boris Plutov

9.3

Carignan Day — 3 years ago

with Irina

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.3

This 2007 was purchased when Uwe was in DC years ago, pouring samples at Peter Wygandt's store. It is labelled as "Vörösbor Vaszkeresztes Vashgey" on the front label and Sudbergenland on the back.

This poured w a surprisingly deep, ruddy purple. Aromas are complex with a concentrated/desicated dark berry fruit note and some savory, earthy, tertiary bottle depth. Tannins are resolved in this medium bodied wine. It is deeper and more concentrated than I remembered. — 4 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2017 vintage. Last tasted 01.22.25 (9.4). Said no then but said yes this time. $50 a bottle on two cases. Medium body with dark fruit and grip for days. Vineyard planted to the Hartwell (Grace) clone. Helluva deal with many/most of the Napa cabs previously in this price range having rocketed up to the $80-$100 range. Needs a decant/air time but is a ringer in a blind Napa cab tasting. Decided, old-school stylings. 04.02.25. — a month ago

Mike Lev

9.1

Texture, volcanism, fig, salty smoke. Juniper & spice. Holy cow. The real deal. Great QPR — 2 years ago

Stan Nguyen

9.7

Fantastic chilled red. Super drinkable. Would be great for summer BBQs. — 3 years ago

Shuhui Ng

8.9

Takes abit of time to open up. Fresh oak, plum, raspberries, leather, black pepper — 5 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.6

Began in 1944, Mario Incisa acquired Cab Sauv & Franc vine cuttings, planted them on San Guido estate, called Castiglioncello, Sassicaia, "the place of many stones". A blend of 85% Cab Sauv, 15% Cab Franc. Lovely ripe fruit & spice aromas. Bold berry fruit flavors with spice, oak, leather & cacao, a powerhouse. Soft tannins allows current enjoyment. Long silky smooth fresh finish ending with fruit, oak and spice. Great now, will age, but drink now, outstanding. Little pricey at $300. Tasting Sample. — 2 years ago

Zoran Korencan

9.0

E vino Mario, Andrej 22.09.2021 — 4 years ago