Adriana Fabbro

9.3

Pretty wine with “lifted acidity” (aka VA /EA / hint of nail polish). The wine relaxed and became more expressive with roses (fresh and dried) fruit (cherry, raspberry, red currant, pomegranate) as the meal and conversation wore on. Tannins are fine-grained and well integrated, but very much present, making the wine a little aloof and muted at first. Give it time to unwind and reach a happy place. — 4 years ago

with Kristie, Nicole and 1 other

Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.1

Preferred the 15 with its tropical fruit to this 14 which was very reduced and ‘lanolin’. Still a lovely wine but I just had the 15 so this stands a bit behind even though I like the 14 overall vintage better. Pm me for some @ $43 ea — 5 years ago

Shay A

9.0

American oak nose of coconut and dill. Baked and jammy boysenberry fruit, and almost some EA but not quite. Dusted ripened black cherry and blueberry. Sweetened fruit all the way through with old fig. Solid for 17yrs. — 6 years ago

with Dan and Clare

Gordon Ham

9.0

2015 is coming along, deep plum color bold aroma with a hint of spice — 7 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.0

Nice to taste a bottle before it was famous. — 7 years ago

Boxer Briefs

10

Touch of EA, touch of reduction, touch of fruit, pretty pleasant. Have 3 of these, wanted to check in. No oxidation, no tired qualities, not falling apart in the glass, nice wine 12 years later. They were selling these in the tasting room a few years ago for like $40/bottle, can't really beat it. — 8 years ago

Adri G. Piece

9.1

Muy rico! Cuernavaca puente!! — 8 years ago

Shay A

9.4

2014 Napa cabs are in a sweet spot for the “fruit forward” stage of wines without ripping the enamel off your teeth. TRB is a favorite winemaker of mine for his ability to pull the entire fruit spectrum (red, blue, black), when applicable, which is evident here.

This is a pop and pour for the big fruit loving Napa enthusiasts (which I can enjoy ever so often). It is uber ripe and high toned...not quite sporting levels of EA, but close. With this being Calistoga fruit, it undoubtedly shows that warm profile. There is a kiss of red fruit initially on the nose before it is dominated by freshly squeezed blackberries, creme de cassis, dark chocolate, mocha and dark mixed berry pie. It begins on the palate somewhat lighter than expected before picking up steam and really gaining heft/density on the mid palate. Just oozes fresh and ripe dark fruits, fondue dipped fruits, plenty of baking spices like vanilla and nutmeg, and a sweet finish that sails on for a good while. Completely smooth and soft tannin. Not failing off a cliff for a while, but this style has me thinking earlier consumption is best. — 4 years ago

Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.4

You want? I have a couple cases of half bottles in pristine condition. Stored at a private cellar In pebble beach since release. $25 ea! Absolutely fantastic. Light ruby color. Notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and spice with red cherry, sandalwood and tobacco. Ready to drink or cellar for many more years. Decant for sediment though ***Don’t forget to sign up for my emails at Alex@nolimitfinewines.com for up to date offers on rare and limited wines at the best prices USA... ask anyone, I don’t disappoint!** — 5 years ago

Christopher Roache'

9.0

Tight and green at first... an hour later saw more fruit come through. Let it br—ea—th—e! — 7 years ago

Nicholas Janson

9.0

Big and bold with good dark fruits. Earty green pepper and woodsy notes like pencil led. Very nice cab — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

The 2015 quality producer reds out of; Puente Alto, Maipo, Pirque and Aconcagua are strong considerations for your cellar or temp & humidity control cabinets. The fruit is sensational and the acidity is beautiful.

The nose is ripe, ruby floral and show slightly candied fruits of; blackberries, blueberries, dark cherries, black raspberries. Some creamy raspberries, black cherry licorice/cola, dark semi-sweet soil, nice baking spices, cedar and fresh red & dark florals.

The body is gorgeous and full. The tannins are rounded, firm and gluey. The fruits are ripe, slightly candied and fresh. blackberries, blueberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, some creamy raspberries, strawberries, black cherry licorice/cola, dark, nice herbal notes, semi-sweet dark soil, dry loamy top soils, dry stems, chewy leather, lighter baking spices than the nose, cedar and fresh red & dark florals.

Photos of; their tasting in the old Viña, two vistas from their property and the newer more modern Viña. — 7 years ago

Jonathan Cullum

9.3

Tobacco and chocolate, red fruit, so good, one of the best wines I've had. — 8 years ago

AJ Gubser

8.9

Nose of lemon, lime, honeycomb, and sea breeze. Very dry and high acid on the palate. Lots of citrus, minerals, and a touch of honeycomb on the finish. Mayb ea touch of yellow apple as well. Crisp, clean, and tasty. — 5 years ago

Katherine Dominguez

8.9

This was a tremendously surprising wine in the richness of flavor. My boyfriend and I loved the depth of taste. — 5 years ago

Nick Davis

9.0

Confused for Nerello Mascalese. Deep color, EA/VA. — 6 years ago

Blake Walker

9.1

Small producer from Provence. Organic. 25% ea. Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Grenache, Carignan. Punches way above its weight class. Balanced, fresh red fruit with earth /mineral notes, smooth finish. 12% ABV. Case buy. — 7 years ago

Dan Baseman

9.6

Nicely balanced dry red. — 7 years ago

with Raymond

Tanya Jimenez

9.0

Date night on our last night in Madrid 👫💕🇪🇸 — 7 years ago

with Jared

Sipping Fine Wine

9.7

Needed a wine worthy to celebrate a special event, a 37 year old wine! Blend, 75% Tempranillo-15% Garnacho-5% ea/Mazuelo/Graciano, aged 10 Years in Am oak! The ‘80 was sealed with wax, preserving the wine, it worked, the cork crumbled on extraction! Very light Ruby, enticing, complex aromas of juicy red fruit, earthy spices & smoke. Cherry flavors with espresso spice, vanilla, smoky oak, earthy leather & black pepper. Well balanced with very soft tannins, long delicate finish with earthy spice. A rare treat to enjoy a mature Rioja, something really special! — 8 years ago