Per Christensson

9.2

A dry and fruity Shiraz with a full bouquet of flavor. The best wine I’ve tried from Naked Wines in my last dozen. — 3 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.4

TGIF! Poking around trying to make room in the wine cooler for a new shipment and decided it was time for a big big Friday pizza wine after the Arnold Palmer Golf Classic. Arkenstone’s Cabernet Sauvignon has the right spice and fruit blend for the job. The NVD was young but opened up nicely very quickly. God bless winemaker Sam Kaplan! — 5 years ago

with Katherine

Ted Glasnow

9.2

This guy fucks @Sam Smith — 6 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.5

One of the casualties from the Napa fires in Atlas Peak region. Coliseum Block burnt to a crisp. (Bottom right photo). This is one of Arkenstone’s ventures outside of Howell Mountain. Winemaker Sam Kaplan says ‘hold on all of your stock because it will take a while to get this vineyard back to full production’. Sad to hear because Coliseum Block was full of depth in color, texture and complexity. — 7 years ago

with Ryan and Katherine

Lloyd Sun

9.6

Hi Sam. Thank you.... wish you Rest In Peace. — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

This is one of the Single Block Cuvees from Two Paddocks owned by actor and raconteur, Sam Neill. Sam is an engaging and very funny guy - could have done Stand Up! From the Program and Bio - "Producers and Purveyors of Pinot to Gentry and Ratbags since 1993."
This wine was 50% whole bunch as with all 3 Cuvées offered. Textbook Otago Pinot with wild Thyme nose, cherry and luscious silky mouthfeel with fine tannin structure. — 7 years ago

Billy L.

9.4

First trying Sam Kaplan’s Maxem UV Pinot Noir; excellent, young with long life ahead. Cheers 🍇🍷 — 3 years ago

Sophia Bush

9.2

“Oh my god what is this wine?!” - Sam — 4 years ago

with Grant

Simon Weston

9.1

Described as an ale/lager hybrid this beer has a slight cloudiness and does have a fresh, effervescent yet mildly floral hoppy rich character. Very good. — 6 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.5

Susan Krausz was a wonderful host again this year. She has reason to be proud of her wines, because they are spectacular! I am not a Sauvignon Blanc fan, but in the hands of winemaker Sam Kaplan, it is not a citrus bomb. Instead, it is a complex combination and balance of mineral, banana, tropical fruit without the bite. One of the few Sauvignon Blancs that I feel can be great now and 6 years from now. — 6 years ago

with Ryan, Lauren and 1 other

Michael McNabb

9.4

I love this wine! Thanks Sam! — 7 years ago

Alec Jeffery

9.0

From a small producer, for a 3 year old wine shows amazing balance and good complexity, certainly more old world in style. — 7 years ago

Holly Hawley

9.0

Now my go to wine of choice. Absolutely love it! — 7 years ago

Mitzy Ann O'Brien

9.3

Looooved this Shiraz! So jammy and delicious — 3 years ago

Hannah Fyson

9.3

Beautiful Smokey flavours, very smooth. — 4 years ago

Craig Otten

9.6

Nice job Sam! — 5 years ago

Becky B

9.1

Chimayo with Charlie and Sam — 6 years ago

Paul T HB

9.6

Great new Chardonnay from Sam Kaplan,
Parker 94-96 — 7 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.7

Another serious Sam Kaplan concoction (Sam is in the photo...not the one with the snake). A Cabernet Sauvignon blend from the famous Dr. Crane, as Piedras and the Weitz Vineyards. Deep color, staining the glass (and anaconda decanter...that will never be the same) and layering the sides of the glass with beautiful, plush opaque runs. Full-bodied to almost dense, but still trademark Kaplan lushness, balance and great finish. Dark cherry fruits and more chocolate than cocoa on the tastebuds with a touch of spice on the nose. Already a stunning wine at 2014, with proper decanting. I am sure it only gets better!! — 7 years ago

with Katherine and Beth

Flo Kaleta

9.0

Very pleasant Shiraz, deep color, intense flavor of dark fruits, aniseed & a bit of pepper and spice — 8 years ago