Lindsey Hanson

9.0

Smooth... Buttery finish. Full bodied flavor, but not overwhelming — 6 years ago

Andrew Savaloja

9.0

I sure like this one. Dark purple, big jammy dark fruit, cocoa and coffee flavors. A real treat — 7 years ago

Mike Stricoff

9.6

This is body medium PLUS if you know what I mean. Stumbled upon this gem tasting cabs in Sonoma last June. Was very fortuitous to find the tasting room just off the town square. Just a fabulous bottle, dry yet exploding with a fruit forward personality. More balance here than a Chinese gymnast. — 8 years ago

Jose Espinosa

9.6

Combines with everything — 8 years ago

Louie Christensen

9.4

Everything you'd expect and more. All the rich dark fruit, chocolate and lush purple flowers, but none of the sticky over-ripe flavors. So balanced. — 9 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.2

12½ % alc.
An old non-vintage bottling.
As for the age I would guess this to be somewhere late 60's to early 70's (as the bottle is embossed 4/5 quart which I believe was discontinued for the metric 750ml in 1979) and also has the "classic" plastic/rubber foil found on a lot of oldies from that time.

Being a bit of a history buff when it comes to CA's wine industry I'm very humbled when opening these pieces of history.
Amazingly this held up to 24+ hours of aeration without loosing any life...and actually got better!!
— 9 years ago

with Acumen, Kurt-Inge and 1 other

Joseph Mrak

9.3

Nice Howell man example. Well balanced. Not a heavy cab. — 10 years ago

"Odedi"

9.4

Inky dark color with a purple rim.
On the nose, Blueberries, figs, blackberries, spices, vanilla and black pepper.

Long, thin legs and 14.5% alcohol.
Bold, big and full bodied.

Smooth, sweet and sexy on the palate, with blackberries, dried figs, raisins, black pepper, vanilla and herbs.

Long lasting finish with smooth tannins and black pepper. Excellent!! — 11 years ago

Kai Chang

9.2

Clear deep purple colour with watery rim. Clean medium intensity aroma with minty black cherry and black currant with hint of oak smokiness and vanilla. Dry on the palate full bodied medium alcohol with medium acidity and high but smooth velvety tannin. Flavours of earthy black currant, black cherry, and vanilla. Flavours last through into its long pleasant finish. Very good quality, drink now but can age for another 3 to 5 years for a even more balanced complexity. — 11 years ago

Jamelle Legaspi

9.4

For $16 at BevMo, and you have to let it breah for an hour. This is an amazing find. — 12 years ago

Tawnya Walsh

9.7

BC VQA Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot & Carménère. Yum. That’s it. Just yum! — 6 years ago

Maya Kaczorowski

9.0

Slightly too sweet, and I like it! — 7 years ago

Patrick O'Hara

9.0

Cherry and spice — 8 years ago

Nick Stelmach

9.1

Pretty good - would drink again — 8 years ago

with Eric

Tony Capone

9.6

Deep purple color, so glad I waited to try this one, some blueberry, cassis, earth tones, spice, just a fantastic bottle of wine! — 9 years ago

Richard Perlman

9.6

Spectacular — 9 years ago

Molly Davies Spangler

9.1

Awesome blend — 10 years ago

Nicole Newcomer Campagna

10

With Matt and Mich. — 10 years ago

with Jon

Paul Giovenco

9.5

Really nice drop — 11 years ago

George Hesse

9.2

Flemings for our 13th anniversary. Had again several years later. Deep purple in color. Striking and strong nose. This is a complex blend with a loyal following. Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon. I bought a 2015 from LA Wine Co in July of 2017 and opened in November of 2017. — 11 years ago

Lee Richey

9.3

2016 vintage, very reliable fun wine for the budget. Easy drinking yet flavorful. — 7 years ago

Suzanne Hulsey

9.0

Nice light and a bit fruity. Deep cherry undertones with a nice smooth finish! 2015 vintage — 7 years ago

with Amanda and Leisha

David L

9.5

04’ Joseph Phelps Insignia . Thought it would be close to a pop & pour...NO! Thick tannins that dissipate nicely after a 45 minute decant. Full - bodied.
Color- Dark purple
Nose- Flowers , lavender
Palate- Blackberry , espresso, light oak, nicely integrated acidity.
WOW... Seamless/smooth.
Drinking- now with another 5+? great years. Could possibly be many more. Drinking so nicely, why wait. — 8 years ago

Heather Jobin

9.0

From Epcot's food & wine fair. I would ❤️ to have more — 9 years ago

Michael Schamis

9.1

Intense citrus aromas with notes of pear, apricot and wet stone. Big, rich and dry on the palate. Flavors of lemon and lemon zest and citrus oil leads to deep, stone minerality, grassiness and full, deep acidity with just a hint of oak. The finish is incredibly dry and zesty with intense length and depth. — 9 years ago

with Kati

Natalie Stassen

9.1

We enjoyed this one — 10 years ago

MH

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.4

Love this wine. 2012 vintage. #josephphelps biased review. — 10 years ago

with Joseph

Ben Peitzer

9.6

Berry!!! Soft fizzy, my favorite beer for people who don't drink beer. — 11 years ago

Patrick Castillo

9.5

Crisp, clean. Very light. Fruity mid palate. Slight minerals. Clean finish. Perfect summer wine. Don't care much for the name or bottle look. — 11 years ago

Kevin Baldacci

9.7

Great tannin structure, alcohol content compliments it well, beautiful color: nothing inky, great mountain fruit: deep with a long finish. — 12 years ago