Mark S.

9.0

Good balanced US Cab. Black currant and berry, cherry. Oak vanilla. Chalk and mineral. With elegancy. Inglenook Niebaum Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1882 Rutherford Napa Valley 19 @, Calist, 250920,90
Deep cherry red with black edge. Ample aroma with black currant, oak vanilla, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg. Needle leaves. Leather. Chocolate nuance. Fruitiness M Sweetness M Acidity M Tannin M Silky Bitterness M Body M+ Finish M+ % Elegant Balanced Concentrated Robust, ready to drink. Inglenook Niebaum Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1882 Rutherford Napa Valley 19 @, Calist, 250928-260425 — 8 months ago

Ericsson

9.3

Gem of a wine. — 8 months ago

Tom Garland

9.1

Double decant for sediment(lots of chunky sediment) and pour. A remarkable dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: expressive perfumed notes of cherry, currants, dark olives, worn leather, wet forest floor, smoked meat. Taste: silky, savory, elegant wine with fading dried cherries, tobacco, dark chocolate, bell pepper, earth, and a nice mineral, espresso medium plus finish. YUM! Never disappointed with well aged Bosche or Sycamore wines — 8 months ago

with Brenda

Peter Montoleone

9.5

This wine is drinking really well. Nice and juicy but still has nice tannin structure on the finish! — 10 months ago

Joe DAscoli

9.4

Delicious. Dark. Dusty. Good depth — a year ago

Cindy

9.2

Wow, was worried that it was past its prime but boy was I wrong. The bold cab flavor, combined with mellow tannins, made this a perfect Sunday pasta pairing. — a year ago

Matt Sterr

9.0

Round and flavorful. — 4 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.7

Another well aged M.-Etain.
I bought a case on release at retail $120.00 OTD.,
That’s long gone but this was worth the extra $70 on Auction. — 6 months ago

Mark Osmers

9.2

The Rutherford Hill Napa Merlot (2021) reveals a deep ruby core with subtle garnet reflections, suggesting youthful vibrancy with potential for short-term development. The nose is precise and layered, offering blackberry and raspberry fruit interwoven with cedar nuances, indicative of measured oak influence.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, with light acidity that enlivens the fruit profile while maintaining balance.

Tannins are fine-grained and unobtrusive, supporting a bright structural framework that lends clarity and poise.

The finish is clean and persistent, marked by freshness rather than weight, making this a versatile companion to dishes such as roasted chicken, grilled salmon, or semi-hard cheeses. — 7 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

St. Supéry – Merlot 2019
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
Made from 100% estate-grown Merlot, this wine comes from St. Supéry’s iconic Rutherford vineyards in the heart of Napa Valley. Known for its iron-rich, alluvial soils, Rutherford imparts the famed “Rutherford Dust” character — a mix of fine tannins and earthy elegance that sets these wines apart.

Aromas & Flavors
On the nose, vibrant red and dark fruits dominate — ripe cherry, plum, and blackberry — accented by hints of violet, graphite, and a dusting of cocoa. The palate is layered with red currant, cassis, and chocolate, alongside savory undertones of sage and tobacco.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with velvety tannins and bright acidity. The wine is plush yet structured, with an elegant balance that lingers on a smooth, cocoa-dusted finish.

Winemaking Notes
Estate fruit is hand-harvested, sorted, and fermented in stainless steel to retain freshness, followed by aging in French oak (a combination of new and seasoned barrels). This approach builds texture and depth while allowing the varietal character to shine.

Food Pairing
Pairs beautifully with roasted duck, pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto, or herb-crusted lamb chops. A natural companion to semi-hard cheeses like Manchego or aged Gouda.

Verdict
A benchmark Rutherford Merlot, marrying plush fruit with earthy elegance. The 2019 vintage offers depth and refinement, drinking beautifully now yet capable of aging gracefully for another 6–8 years. Cheers! — 8 months ago

Ericsson

9.4

Some Napa History will turn any day special. — a year ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.5

Much cleaner and precise than the Cab.S.
Strongh and persistent finish.
It needs time to fully develop and get together well. — 2 years ago

Jeff Orlowski

9.3

Big lovely Napa Cab. Plums, blueberries on a nice dry palate. — 5 years ago

with Michael and Joe

Tom Garland

9.5

+2 hour decant(some chunky sediment). A striking dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: dark fruit, dried herbs, forest floor, chocolate, anise. Taste: silky, opulent wine that maintains its elegance with blackberry/some dark cherry, currants, dark chocolate, earth, minerals, and a graphite espresso long finish. YUM! Drinking well with the decant and time to go. — 6 months ago

with Brenda

Dale Russwurm

8.9

Dark fruit and mild tannins — 6 months ago

Timothy

9.4

22 años y todavia frutabomba, pero elegante. — 8 months ago

Michael Walker

9.8

Took awhile to open but once it did this is a pretty decent Cab - nose is full of fruit - blackberries - palate is a little sparkly, slightly underwhelms vs the nose but still solid — 9 months ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.6

Deep ruby color. Aromas of Anaheim pepper, blackberry, plum and violets. What a gorgeous wine! Black and blue fruit on the palate, earthy /dusty finish.

🏅98 Points - Robert Parker
🏅97 Points - James Suckling — 10 months ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

This really leans into the darker aspect of Cab. Dark cassis, loads of dark crushed stone, baker’s chocolate, dark iodiney savory notes. Intense in the mouth, but with surprisingly nice acids for its 14.9 frame. Rich, but bone dry. Still tannic, but it’s soft. — a year ago

with Rebecca

Mark

9.3

Ok the patio in NH on the lake. Good fruit. Balanced. Soft tannins. — 4 years ago