Blake Anderson

9.4

Strong oak smell, fruity, medium body, lighter than the 2006 vintage that we had before. Dark fruit flavor. — 5 months ago

with Kaito

Kyle

9.2

Cant tell which varietal this is. I believe Zinfandel blend? Very bold. Not spicy, but not profile. Lots of oak. Enjoying with thick New York cut. — 5 months ago

Tyler Felous

9.2

First open, used Coravin on night one. Cotton candy first hit on the nose. Blows off and you get more melon. On the palette, oak, butter, then acidity hits. Too much going on to really enjoy the wine. On night two, much more mellow and enjoyable. More of the oak/butter style while I prefer something closer to Mayacamas/Mount Eden — 6 months ago

Makoto Someya

8.9

Black fruits, good concentration. Balanced sweetness. 2019 @7000, Barbie, 231013 — 7 months ago

Charlie Frago

9.2

Well balanced cab. No parts too much or little. Firm tannins, some fruit — 8 months ago

Mickenzi Schank

9.0

Lots of forward fruit, red currant and blackberry. Subtle mid palate. Just a nip of tannins on the finish. Overall smooth and easy drinking. — 4 years ago

Nick Mau

9.1

Lovely Merlot. Will gladly drink again. — 4 years ago

Anupmeera Gokli

9.6

Daddy and mom liked — 5 years ago

Patrick Leavell

9.0

Light cab. Heavy fruit notes of dark cherry and blueberry — 7 years ago

Erin Winter

9.0

Vanilla and oak. Yummy! — 8 years ago

Olivia Gracie

9.9

love. Walmart — 11 years ago

Juliana Campbell

10

A delightful wine, it’s great to serve for family and friends. You can feel the sweetness of the fruits. — 5 months ago

John Bratincevic

8.9

Someone else said “perfectly representative of the stereotype” and they were right … great big gobs of butter and oak. 89. — 5 months ago

Anthony Auger

9.2

Perfume nose with some blackberry hints. Sticky mouthfeel with a vanilla flavor, long legs with a good amount of heat on the finish. Mouthfeel turns velvety at the end of the pallet with a raspberry compote note. — 6 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Pale lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, vanilla and spice scents. On the palate complex flavors of apple, peach, pineapple and lemon citrus, well balanced with acidity on a nice mouthfeel. Long finish ending with oak, vanilla, mineral and citrus notes, will continue to age. A beautiful Chardonnay. Pair this with a Swordfish steak topped with balsamic roasted tomatoes. — 6 months ago

Steve Reiss

9.2

A tasty buy from the grocery store — 8 months ago

Kristina A.

9.5

Lucy brought over to Silverdale — 9 months ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Wow! Velvet, dark currants, mocha, caramel, dark chocolate, saddle-wood, underbrush, gravel, stones & elegance that only happens with this much time forward. Round acidity and beautiful balance and finish.

Stupidly good with our Tri-tip!!!

Photos of; my visits to Bodega La Rioja, their well backlit tasting bar, outside patio and large oak barrels that were assembled inside the Bodega more than 100 years ago...they’re that big and have required many repairs over the years. — 4 years ago

with James and Christina

Kim Stanbro

9.6

2012. Christening the finished bottle box table by popping open a former occupant. Simply a perfect wine. Mustard flowers embedded in resin sent be the good folks at #trefethenfamilyvineyards — 6 years ago

with Therese, Amy and 1 other

Regina Lento

10

A favorite — 8 years ago

P Plusquellec

9.1

Typical German Reisling petrol nose with light fruit and pleasant minerality — 9 years ago

Anders Berglund

9.1

Mustigt och gott fylligt hög syra lagom strävt. — 5 months ago

Amber

9.2

One of the best wines we’ve had in a long time for under $20. — 5 months ago

Robin Singhvi

9.7

The oak on the nose is fantastic! — 6 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.6

Began in 1944, Mario Incisa acquired Cab Sauv & Franc vine cuttings, planted them on San Guido estate, called Castiglioncello, Sassicaia, "the place of many stones". A blend of 85% Cab Sauv, 15% Cab Franc. Lovely ripe fruit & spice aromas. Bold berry fruit flavors with spice, oak, leather & cacao, a powerhouse. Soft tannins allows current enjoyment. Long silky smooth fresh finish ending with fruit, oak and spice. Great now, will age, but drink now, outstanding. Little pricey at $300. Tasting Sample. — 6 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

Blend of 99% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Merlot, aged in French oak for about 18 months, deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruit, sweet spice and herbs. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with tobacco spice, toasty oak and floral notes. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice, oak and mineral character, Nice, should age well. — 7 months ago

"Odedi"

9.6

#AgedWineTuesday

Here is a fabulous 99 point wine by Robert Parker.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Great nose of blueberries, blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, earth, vanilla, Mediterranean spices, espresso, cola, light herbs, chocolates, tobacco and black pepper.

Full bodied, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black cherries, figs, cedar, chocolates, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, herbs, light earth, cola and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley.

Showing nice balance and a great mouthfeel. Round and rich. Elegant and smooth.

This 22 year old still has a lot of power in it, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.

So soft and powerful, with a great nose. This is a gorgeous wine right now.

A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 24 months.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

96 points.

$250. — 10 months ago

Paul J

9.1

1+ hr decant. Dark purple color. Cherry, oak, and licorice on the nose. You can feel the high OH on the palate. Average flavor but thick wine. Typical Napa Cab. Nice finish. — 6 years ago

with Brooke

Christopher Beatty

9.0

Full flavor. Not too jammy. — 7 years ago

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.0

Classic cherries, leather, dirt, sweet and sour, balsamic and American oak. Better after a couple hours on the decanter. It doesn't knock my socks off, but it's an amazing value at the price. — 8 years ago