Vinnie Daboul

9.3

Red wine fan. Butter. Smooth. Wow! — 6 years ago

Lisa Knowles

8.9

For someone who has constantly said ‘I’m not a Zinfandel fan’ I like it. Well balanced in the middle, pleasant finish, not too much acidity. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Beautiful, dark red, perfume fruits. Black currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, boysenberries, lots of blue fruits, expresso, anise, leather, some graphite, sweet dark moist soils, medium intensity volcanic minerals, limestone with blue and dark red floral bouquet.

The body is full. The tannins are round and nicely soften. The structure, length, tension and balance have hit harmony with plenty of life left ahead. Dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, boysenberries, loads of blue fruits, expresso roast, anise, dark chocolate, a little caramel, leather, some graphite, leather, dry tobacco, touch of dry herbs, sweet dark moist soils, medium intensity volcanic minerals, limestone and blue and dark red floral bouquet. The acidity is round and beautiful. The finish is long, very well balanced, elegant, polished and lasts minutes.

Photos of; The barn used for winemaking and to host tastings. The first harvested Cabernet grapes of the season, an old school basket press that decorates their grounds, Estate vines and a giant fan to dry the vines if needed amongst the hilltop mountains that surround the Estate. — 7 years ago

Beau Carson

9.1

Black and white pepper, fruit of all ripeness levels, and plenty of oak. Acidity is still there to balance out the wine. Still not a fan of Zinfandel, but this is a well made wine. — 8 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.2

I'm always a fan but this was showing (very) ripe tonight and not as impressive as my last encounter.
— 9 years ago

with Kurt-Inge

Marshal White

9.0

I wasn't a fan of this on night one. It was slightly reduced and had a muddled, confused midpalate, no nose to speak of, and tasted like a paltry poulsard. But, showing again that even entry level Etna rossos need a bit of time, on night two this has blossomed into beautiful typicity. Red fruit warmed in old balsamic vinegar, mountain herbs, and gritty tannins. — 9 years ago

Bruce K

8.9

Very nice with a lite dryness..my wife liked it and she's a Reisling fan...white grape to nose..little peach and grapefruit to mouth... Had with Swordfish/Shrimp and went really well with the Spinach and mandarin salad — 10 years ago

Rae Hale

9.5

One of my faves. Big fan of red blends. — 10 years ago

Steven Teaver

9.2

Big fruit with a very present oak-y backbone. I'm a fan. Very well made wine. — 10 years ago

Nathaniel DiMaggio

9.4

Wow! Drinking surprisingly well. Had the 1991 the same night and was not a fan at all. — 12 years ago

Dominic Eddy

10

I'm not a big fan of dessert wines but this one is an exception. Try it with spicy food or mix with vodka and a squeeze if line! — 12 years ago

Sharon B

8.9

I’m not a big Pinot Noir fan but I’m trying. This is very earthy on the nose but really opens up after a 30 minute decant. Really smooth, really light with notes of dark cherry and cola on the palate. Celebrating that we found our daughter’s fur baby last night after being on the run for 6 days!! — 6 years ago

Stacy

9.0

I enjoy this red blend more than most and will continue to have a bottle on hand as it makes me happy. Not good enough? See other, longer, reviews if you want adjectives. Alternatively, buy a bottle and try it for yourself and share with a friend at a party. It’s a fan favorite for-a-reason. And that reason doesn’t have the word “berry” or “legs” or “mocha” — 7 years ago

Bret Barker

9.2

Big barton fan but with the other wines this night it couldn’t hold up. Came across with more earth tones, less fruit and tannic. — 8 years ago

with Adam

Byron Grimmett

9.5

I'm a big fan of Sobon Estate Zinfandels because of their luscious fruit forward character. This is just as good. Main fruit I pick up is cherry. Love it! — 9 years ago

Kate

9.0

Not a rose fan but I like this one. Tart up front but then a smooth finish. Pretty color. Perfect warm weather lunch wine. — 9 years ago

Josh McCammon

9.5

Big fan of sav blancs and this one is just tart enough. I dig it. Would drink again. — 9 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

8.9

Not a chard fan myself, but when it is crisp like this and not too much citrus like a Sauvignon Blanc, then I like it. — 10 years ago

with Katherine

Portia Wen

9.6

I'm always a big fan of Sauvy B's and Marlborough hits the spot in terms of taste and price. It's light, refreshing and crisp. Currently drinking this at the W San Diego for my birthday trip! — 10 years ago

with Charles

Rachel Hart Rios

9.5

I am not a fan of Pinot Noir but this one is delicious. Almost as bold and big as my favorite Washington reds. — 11 years ago

Psyche Philips

9.6

Oaky and buttery without being heavy. Very smooth mouthfeel with a pop of acidity. Big fan. — 12 years ago

Ginny Farley

10

Wonderful way to ring in the new New Year. Not a fan of Paso wines but this is a true exception!!!! Thank you Norman. — 7 years ago

with Norman

Martin G Rivard

9.5

I truly am not a silver oak Fan but their old stuff has some Kung pow to it. It actually evolved after being opened in the glass for an hour. I prefer it to a new vintage hands down, no questions asked. This actually surprised me and is definitely the WOTN between these two. Truly, truly surprised me. Can’t go wrong for this price point! I found this one for sale for 80 bucks. Winner, winner chicken dinner in my book! — 7 years ago

with Christine

M. Christopher Roebuck

8.9

Not a fan...

89 points — 8 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.7

Cos is a wine I have only tried a few times. A collector darling, most who collect it are fanatic only about Cos. Kind of like how Pittsburgh sports fans if you are familiar.

These were both exceptional. The 2000 showed some tertiary aspects in the nose, less so in the palate as a strong, tannic structure bolstered my thoughts of much further longevity than the nose hinted to. Flush with the firm and chewy tannin Saint-Estephe wines sport for more time than their southerly Medoc counterparts. Plenty of layered, savory and pristine black and red fruits fan out over the structure.

The 2005 is even more complex and dense and I would have to think will age at a glacial pace as this was just getting going from what I could tell as it was showing so young and tight.

#cosdestournel #bordeaux #wine — 9 years ago

Eric Harker

9.0

Fancy dry fizz. — 10 years ago

RY Kopf

9.0

Overall very nice wine with a reasonable price tag. Pleasing to any fan of red wine with balanced earthy qualities and medium dryness without being too fruity. — 10 years ago

Jay Svoboda

8.9

I'm going to come clean, I'm not a huge Caymus fan. It's by no means a bad wine - far from it - but I've always felt they blend their Cab with too much Zin. I could be wrong on that account, but I don't think I am. Still, a nice brooding nose of dark red and blue fruit, with a touch of candied fruit and wet earth. — 10 years ago

Sebastian Sebastian

9.3

Not usually fan of Rioja unless they reach high standards, and this one does ! Strong but delicate. — 11 years ago

with Tania

Hana R

9.2

Not usually a fan of Chardonnay, but this was good. — 12 years ago