Mark Flesher

9.4

Probably a 97 a maturity. Solid 94 today. WOW this wine is young. Nose is reminiscent of a young Malbec. Of course, the Rutherford red blend is always heavy on the Malbec (historically 10 to 15 %) , although the percentage breakdown is not listed on this vintage. Has almost a meaty sort of a nose. Entry is youthful fruit that seems to have ripened just yesterday. Still very astringent black cherry and a little bit of baking spice to the middle. Finishes with a softer texture than expected, but also with some pretty stiff Young Oak tannin. This one definitely did better with dinner to cut through the tannin which made the finish a little more present and that hint of Rutherford dust stick out! But, with this one needs more than anything is about 5 years in the bottle to figure itself out. Looking forward to big things! — 7 years ago

Ryan Vento

9.3

My wife & I were shopping at Central Market last night and couldn’t help but notice they were serving Caymus BTG at the bar. Needless to say, this got me in the mood for some good ol’ Wagner family juice. I figured I would open a ‘12 up since I have a half-case stashed away, just to see what we’re looking at. Rating will no doubt improve with decanting but as a P&P we have the usual sweet Fig, molasses, baking spice, Rutherford dust/dirt, blackberry cobbler, and rich plums. EDIT: Bumped the rating up from 9.2 to 9.3. After 2 hours in the decanter it’s much more integrated and pleasing to the palate. — 8 years ago

with Krystal

Aleshia Pena

9.5

Wow... very yummy and a surprising texture. Much more smooth and full bodied than I've experienced with a rose. I'm a fan! Yum! — 9 years ago

TheSkip

9.3

With thanks to @Ron R and @Paul T for their recommendations here!

Decanted 2 hours. Wonderful dark fruits on the nose that carry through to the palate. Certainly there is some Rutherford dust but there remains some tannin that remains less than well integrated. This is exceptional value. — 10 years ago

Jack Brus

8.9

Poppin bottles for Christmas. Good Cava, great taste and easy to drink. Floated a couple raspberries in top for the holidays. — 11 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.3

Caucus is already releasing their 2013. Got to hold them for 5 years to start to see the improvement. This 2009 was a great ending to the evening. The velvety Rutherford dust went with the dark chocolate. — 11 years ago

Kenneth Shaw

9.0

Solid Rutherford Cab. Has the dust you expect but the palate is a little too subtle for my tastes. — 11 years ago

Randy Whitlatch

10

This wine made it! So amazing. Cigar box and iron on the nose. Beautiful gooseberry with a hint of ash and dust. Just great. 93 points because it held so well. — 12 years ago

Kate Heiligman

10

Wow!!! So very amazing!! — 13 years ago

with Jenna and Lisa

Hal Anjo

9.0

Very tasty. Nice tapering down brew. — 8 years ago

Geoffrey Clapp

9.2

Rutherford. Dust. — 8 years ago

Robert Rothfield

9.7

The epitome of Rutherford Dust.....vibrant fruit, smooth as silk — 8 years ago

with Warren and Richard

Ryan Vento

9.0

For reasons my wife can’t quite specify she has had her eye on this selection for many months. What better occasion to finally try it than on her birthday? Very delicious wine with a lovely nose of dark fruits, baking spice, dust, and vanilla. On the palate an elegant expression of Cabernet Sauvignon with a bounty of blackberries, plums, dark chocolate, espresso, and mild notes of vanilla. — 9 years ago

with Krystal

Joni Brennan

9.0

I love anything Nick Goldschmidt does!!!! this Merlot is grippy yet full of great fruit. — 9 years ago

Scott Kahn

9.8

OMG!!! Intense and structured. Fully integrated fruit blessed with Rutherford dust! Chocolate and anise on the back end. We had this in a decanter for only an hour before drinking - but it was still spectacular!! — 10 years ago

Joe Kaiser

9.1

This is NOT my mother's Inglenook! Great Rutherford dust from Rubicon. The 09 is approachable, the tannin is are integrating , & my lamb has arrived!!! — 11 years ago

Christine Havens

9.2

'Les Picasses' lies along a riverbank on a fairly steep slope that is primarily alluvial clay overlaying chalk and limestone. The vines are over 50 years old and the site is known to produce wines with fabulous purity and minerality. As such the Olga Raffault 'Les Picasses' Chinon 1989 has had time to mellow, the aromas are quite lovely—lavender, game, worn leather, a touch of barnyard, and cellar dust. There is a throaty, sensual wildness to this wine, punctuated by a vein of bright acidity and minerals. Everything I love in Loire Valley Cab Franc. — 11 years ago

R Bl

8.9

1992. Would have been better 5 yrs ago but still very nice with dried more than fresh fruit (prune/raisin more than plum/ grape) but still a touch of tannin on first opening. Definite cedary Napa dust gives a bit of structure. — 12 years ago

Heather Hazen

10

Tasted like the stars with Paige and Leslie! — 12 years ago

Clarke Gasper

8.9

Cedar, leather, and dust, dust, dust! Odd finish... — 8 years ago

with Matthew

Chip Hughes

9.5

On tap. One of the original greats. Dank, juicy, crunk. #threefloyds #paleale — 8 years ago

Rodney Lee

9.5

I feel like this Wine is in its prime drinking window now. Cola, red fruit, and some Rutherford dust make for smooth drinking Cab. — 8 years ago

Andrew S

8.9

Earth, leather, herbs, and dust. Best on second day. — 9 years ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.2

Beautiful bright nose of dust, dry cherry, and leather. The wine showed its age with light browning on the edge but at first taste tannins, dry fruit, and bright sour cherry notes competed. After a few minutes, waves of sweet cherry fruit soared and the tannins dropped off. Brilliant match to Tuscan T-bone and oso bucco on a warm night in Florence, Italy. — 9 years ago

James Gourley

9.3

Really good Pinot. I want to reserve judgment bc a packaging error allowed some wine to seep around the cork. However, what remained was still excellent. — 10 years ago

Sara Henson

9.2

Delicious full bodied Chardonnay! Just melts in your mouth and invites you to play! Can't wait to have more! Would 100% recommend and drink again. — 10 years ago

with Holly

Candice Lang

9.0

Big fruit and dense. I enjoyed with short ribs and my husband liked it with a Bolognese. — 11 years ago

Jim Wagonfeld

9.2

Deep cherry color with dark fruit, leathery nose. Dark fruit, plum and dust on the palate. Great acid and plenty of tannin. Great with veal Marsala. Long finish. Very appealing. This is the 2006. — 11 years ago

with Judy and Susan

Laren Lamb

9.7

Dust. Dark fruit. Rich and jammy. High acidity. High alcohol. — 12 years ago

Mike Gonzales

9.7

Below the Radar #MarkNeal. Does it right — 13 years ago