Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Bright amber color with complex aromas of rich dried fruits, caramel and nutty spice. On the palate flavors of apricot, sweet berry flavors with marmalade and toasty nutty notes, well balanced with lively acidity. Long finish ending smooth with nutty spice character. Nice. — 3 months ago

Norman

9.1

The nose is wonderful in my view. Of course the wood is there but there is a lot of brown sugar in it fit me. It reads hot on the palate, viscous with a long finish. Not a full mouthfeel but you still want more. — 6 years ago

Matt Forester

9.2

Decided to go with a non-partisan selection for Presidential Debate Night imbibing. Jackass Vineyard Zinfandel from Martinelli. Because one or both of these septuagenarians fits the description! Just delicious! — 6 years ago

Dean Butler

9.0

Had at The Stanley And was a delicious finish to an incredible meal — 7 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.2

Color of saturated caramel. Nose of thick aldehyde, spicy apple note, powerful spice in the nasal cavity, some milk chocolate, some woody fragrance, and in face, some black tea note. Taste of spice, with some salty and slight sweet note, some caramel note, some zest, some dark chocolate, very powerful indeed. Aftertaste is zesty and sweet, with never fading power of alcohol. 112 proof, no joke. She is a powerful monsters with flavors. However definitely too strong for me. — 9 years ago

Sarah Wood

10

Really smooth. Not overly spicy but you can taste the flavors of caramel and vanilla. Rich aroma — 10 years ago

Jack Fa

9.3

Preparing for the 2nd presidential debate. Needed a great wine to get through the evening. — 10 years ago

John Roselli

9.5

Dried cherries and licorice; long warm finish — 8 months ago

Conrad Green

9.0

Ripe and lush in the nose. Golden in color. Nice resolved fruit with dried apricot and an orange peel hint. Good pose and balance still. — 2 years ago

with Paul and Ara

Darrell

9.1

Where shall I start? This bottle was purchased at the winery before COVID-19 completely upended life as we knew it. March 11, 2020. Seemed appropriate to open it on the night of the first Presidential debate of 2020. #goirish #ridenwithbiden — 6 years ago

Carlos Gomes

9.0

Bottling Year 2014
Cask Year 2013
Cask Nº 62
Bottle Nº 238 + 252

África, Angola, Luanda, Condomínio Mayombe ***para Portugal*** — 7 years ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Voyage No.3 compliments of Chef Maides. Killed the bottle. Served with a single large ice cube (spring water). Honey suckle, caramel, vanilla, toffee, baking spices...quite viscous. A bit hot at first but what do you expect. Finish is medium length. — 9 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.0

Gifted about two months ago by @Matthew Beckman, with a requirement that I report back when opened. Thought about opening over the holidays, but with the "Selected for the 1981 Presidential Inauguration" band , how could I not wait until Jan 20th? Condition was outstanding with a fill just into the neck. Cork was a little soft, but came out intact with barely any wine incursion. Color was medium ruby red and quite clear. Nose was a just bit bretty to start, but some cedar and tobacco came through in time, then more of a green pepper note. Not much fruit left, but a very good showing for a 39 year old Sonoma Cab. Label indicates 100% Cab, 13.2% ABV, and of course Rodney Strong as winemaker. Thanks Matt! 🍷 — 9 years ago

Linna Dean

10

drank this with Ia while watching the Harris v. Trump presidential debate with Melanie. 9/10/2024. Really lovely wine. Really lovely company. Harris did a great job. — 2 years ago

J Manncini

8.9

Second voyage for me # 23 not bad a little hot at the end — 5 years ago

Andy Bradley

9.4

The only thing to make the first presidential debate even remotely tolerable. — 6 years ago

Anya

9.1

Had w kirthi for presidential debate — 6 years ago

Junaid Mohiuddin

9.2

Fortified! — 7 years ago

Ichiro Kawachi

9.6

Nutty flavors perfect match with aged Stilton — 9 years ago

Joni Brennan

9.4

Presidential election watch party 2016. 1.5 liter bottle. Velvety and elegant. — 10 years ago