Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

The nose reveals, ripe, brightly floral dark & red fruits. Blackberries, dark cherries, blue fruit heaven, black raspberries, baked strawberries & rhubarb, cherries, prune notes, and dry, slightly burnt cranberries. Mixed berry cola, steeped tea, vanilla, touch of clove, allspice, used leather, limestone minerals, dry stone, whiff of graphite, faint herbaceous notes, dry underbrush, old cedar, tobacco leaf, with withering red & dark withering flowers with violets.

The body is medium to full. The tannins round, nicely softened but still a little tarry. The structure, tension, length and balance are are harmonious and starting its climb to their peak. The mouthfeel is gorgeous and sexy. Brilliantly, bright, laced; blackberries, dark cherries, blue fruit heaven, black raspberries, raspberries, baked strawberries & rhubarb, cherries, and dry, slightly burnt cranberries. Mixed berry cola, steeped tea, vanilla, touch of clove, dark medium spice with heat, allspice, used leather, some sweet tarriness, limestone minerals, rich dark soil, dry stone, whiff of graphite, faint herbaceous notes, dry underbrush, old cedar, tobacco leaf, with withering red & dark withering flowers with violets. The acidity was very good and the finish showed it’s Saint Julien elegance. It’s a beautiful wine now and over the next 15-20 years.

Photos of, Chateau Leoville Barton, the “Gentleman of Medoc”, Anthony Barton, harvest work of their Merlot and their barrel cellar.

An hour and a half in decanter.
— 6 years ago

Lauren Cadell

10

Deep, dark red, cherry, vanilla and warm briar fruit aromas. Full and silky with spunky tannin kick on the mid palate. Juicy and jammy with a mild sweetness. Good with any meal.
Jacoby’s — 7 years ago

Richard Knapp

9.3

Wonderful Cab. Enjoying it with a great friend. — 7 years ago

Matt Brock

9.3

I've had this bottle in the cellar for a LONG time (probably past peak)...waiting for the right occasion. Here is to ten eventful years of Builders Bargain. Jammy, delicate flavor. 13 years of aging has given this a very earthy quality. Decanted for 90 minutes but should get even more spectacular through the evening. Cheers! — 8 years ago

with Jennifer

C. Cole

9.0

Very nice, drinkable wine from a wonderful winery. Has yet to disappoint. — 9 years ago

Rockin Razerbk

9.4

Absolutely delicious wine - dark fruit flavors and super smooth — 10 years ago

Nena Madonia

9.6

Delicious the best smooth — 10 years ago

Evan Banker

9.4

Everything tastes better in telluride — 11 years ago

Andy Hsu

9.6

My Duckhorn Wine Club shipment. One of my favorite wineries. Can't wait to go there with all my favorite people in January. — 12 years ago

Jody Scharf

9.2

Full jammy spicy
Happy And Healthy New Year to you all! — 6 years ago

Jusden Aumand

9.5

Heidi doing what she does best! — 7 years ago

Tim Dowling

9.5

Beautiful wine soft and a true Sangiovese flavor ruby color — 7 years ago

Cindy Lackey

9.7

Very good cab. Perfect balance for my taste. Will buy again. — 7 years ago

Pete Turley

9.6

One of my favorites from Turley... Smooth, with beautiful structure... Love the black pepper notes.. — 8 years ago

Keisha Speller

10

Total Wine — 9 years ago

Riddley Walker

8.9

2011 vintage
Мутный, нефильтрованный цвет. В аромате дым, переспелая малина, эстрагон, каперсы, молотый перец, жёлтые специи, мокрый булыжник. Во вкусе кизил, сушеная клюква, вишневый сок, прелая хвоя. Высокая кислотность, мягкие танины. Комплексности, возможно, не хватает, но фактура хорошая и выраженная. Чуть мешают едва ощутимая уксусная летучая кислотность и лёгкий жар на финише. — 10 years ago

with Rin

Victor Hwang

9.2

Not past its peak. Great wine — 10 years ago

Missi Goss

9.5

Good cab. — 11 years ago

Patrick Ford

9.2

Capital grille — 12 years ago

Jocholla

9.1

Tannin Vanilla delicious fruit. Blueberry pie. — 6 years ago

Mike Hartz

9.2

Delicious, blend of the kitchen sink, but full bodied and full of flavor, delicious — 7 years ago

Nate Lane

9.0

Smooth and jammy. A consistently tasty product. Not a hint of metallic. Tried again after 15 years and was definitely impressed. — 7 years ago

with Karalyn

Brian Thompson

Sales & Marketing Krupp Brothers Winery, Stagecoach Vineyard

9.0

Frangrant and fruit-driven with aromas of cherry, blueberry and sage. Subtle herbaceous notes on the palate. — 7 years ago

Libby M

9.9

loved it, very smooth — 8 years ago

Phil Beattie

9.4

Had this for a while, and was worried it might be past its prime. Really glad to be wrong! — 8 years ago

Jared Johnson

9.3

Blackfruit, spicy oak. Needed to breathe. With Jamie at Flemmings. — 9 years ago

Michael Phillips

9.5

Drinking at peak altho it should be good for several yrs — 10 years ago

Mike Anderson

Owner/Winemaker for MTGA Wines

9.5

As soon as I write a blog post about why I'm not the biggest fan of Napa Cab I start finding a few I love. Coincidence? I think not. — 11 years ago

Kim Pinion

9.7

Very delicious white — 11 years ago

Lynn Kennedy

8.9

I had this at a wine class and had to purchase it. Fills the mouth with flavor full body. — 13 years ago