DCH

9.4

Really impressed.
St. Innocent’s consistency of style lets terroir shine through their single vineyard series. Like a controlled experiment. 2021 Temperance Hill shows incredible levels of complexity and spice, while maintaining a great degree of balance and approachability. Put simply, it tastes great.

I haven’t had a chance to taste 2021 Momtazi, but this wine has similar levels of depth to prior vintages if memory serves, while being more easily appealing. I’ve tired 2021 Shea, but not side-by-side with this. While the Shea is an excellent wine, for my taste this is more expressive and interesting. — 10 days ago

Doug Powers

9.2

Lovely mature Cabernet fruit, structure, yet seems fully mature or close to mature, a real treat to taste an older CA Cabernet with age (@ 12.5% ABV to boot), lovely!! — a month ago

with Jim

Robert Stackowiak

9.3

Aging has its benefits as this is 6 years old and smooth. Good fragrance and cherry. August 2025. — 2 months ago

Paul T HB

9.5

Needs a little air, great recommendation from @Somm David T
First mag of two — 12 days ago

Paul T HB

9.7

California’s version of White Burgundy. Great older bottle from recent auction. — a month ago

Martin Mazner

8.9

Lovely wine but could pass for a hearty sauv blanc — a month ago

with Naveen

Mark Osmers

9.2

Wine Spectator rated the ‘21 with an impressive 93 points and this Merlot was featured as #25 on the Top 100 wines of 2024.

flavor notes include blackberry, dark, cherry cedar, and that earthy Napa finish

I recommend this read to anyone who can find the 2021 vintage. Perhaps other years too. — 18 days ago

P Plusquellec

9.3

16 y/o and holding strong. Subtle nose with well- rounded mouth feel and soft finish — 12 days ago

Tyler Felous

9.3

Liked this! Lacked a 5th gear to really wow but absolutely on point for a steak on the grill. — 2 months ago

Tom Garland

9.4

The Winemaker Dinner: Francoise Peschon

5 WINES FROM HER NAPA PORTFOLIO:
2023 Accendo Laurea Sav Blanc
2021 Baker & Hamilton cab
2019 Cornell cab
2019 Heimark cab
2019 Vine Hill cab

FOOD:
Blufin tuna Tostada
Pepper crusted Elk tartare
Venison smash
Braised wild Boar leg
Bison NY strip steak
Mocha passionfruit opera cake — 2 months ago

with Brenda