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9.2

The cork is in great shape and so is the wine, which seems young at age 12. Brambly dark berries and savory roasted meat transition to a wave of spicy black pepper in the finish. There's good acidity here, and plenty of additional aging potential. This was an excellent value. The blend is 58% Cab Sauv and 42% Merlot. — 9 years ago

Nico J. Snyman

9.6

Tried the '90 recently, spoke of how amazing a producer of Californian Cabernet it is, but just needed a little more time, this '85 is well & truly on point, everything is in balance, there's fruit intensity yes, but the development/complexity/layers are really shining through, outstanding stuff. — 9 years ago

dmoore61

9.2

Hey now,, hook me up COSTCO. Pomegranate red light earth nose, above the tree line clarity. Eases you through from start to finish. Gave a slight morning camp chill before drinking and believe the change in temp added to the ability to transport me out of southern heat and humidity. — 10 years ago

Lee Hill

9.1

Really fun wine. Has more in common with white Burgundy than NZ Sauvignon blanc. A little funky, citrus, minerals and full bodied — 11 years ago

Marshal White

9.2

So Cali, in the best way. — 11 years ago

with Nathan

Andrew Holloway

9.3

Back home in OK, w/classic cali cab — 12 years ago

Mike Evans

8.9

Red fruit with a little spice, at the moment it shows a little diluted in the middle. I'm not sure whether it is in a dumb stage or fading. Not bad but not up to the competition. — 9 years ago

with Robin

Moar Wine

9.0

Best white I've had in a long time. Most are usually too strong and acidic for me — 9 years ago

Jon Ruyle

8.9

More oak and structure than I expect from a merlot, not as soft. In other words, I liked it because it didn't taste like a merlot. — 10 years ago

Chad Bowman

Sales LDF Sales

9.6

Checking in...I still have heart burn from all of the acid. Nails. — 11 years ago

Gary Zim

9.0

2008, splash decant for an hour then back in bottle to take for dinner. Very nice nose with some quince and tropical fruits, darker than most. If it were a WB, I'd be worried by the color. — 11 years ago

Paul Heyrman

9.0

Black pepper aromas. Lots of acidity, mild tannins in the finish. Went nicely with pasta & meatballs. Could use a few more years of bottle age. — 11 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.7

Our K&L Redwood City staff party at LB steak was fantastic- nothing smaller than magnum allowed! This double mag has been in our cellar since release and has hardly moved at all! Big, powerful, Mountain fruit! — 12 years ago

Joe Flo

8.9

My 1st 2015 not in the same class as 12, 13, & 14 vintage — 9 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.2

Late evening find on a distant table. Pre-Falltacular dinner in the OC. — 9 years ago

Jason Chang

Proprietor NINE SUNS Winery, HOUYI Vineyard

9.2

Excellent. Looking to get this in US. — 10 years ago

with Flora

Laiz Marshall

9.0

I can understand how many people are in love with this one. Creaminess, honey,. It's like a nectar. — 10 years ago

Rayne Krebsbach

9.0

Fantastic, easy-to-drink red. Hit the spot! Very jammy, delicious fragrance (can I get this in potpourri??), light tannins, light body. Very tasty. I like a little more bite to my reds, but this is a fantastic wine. — 11 years ago

Allan Dibben

9.2

2010 vintage and drinking really well. Rhone in 'Merica! — 11 years ago

Kit H

9.3

Chablisienne in character, but a totally different expression of top-flight Chardonnay. Needs some air for the oak to integrate, but once it comes together, it really sings. Precision, focus and some exotic fruit. — 12 years ago