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. — 6 years ago

with Krystal

Andrew S

8.9

Earth, leather, herbs, and dust. Best on second day. — 7 years ago

Louie Christensen

9.3

Rutherford dust through and through. A firm structure, with warm walnuts, spices and creme de cassis. — 7 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. — 8 years ago

with Holly

Ned Gray Creed

8.9

Wine good. Label bedazzled. — 8 years ago

Jerry Stapp

9.4

1 year anniversary - I taste the stars — 9 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. — 9 years ago

Mark Mannebach

9.1

Rutherford dust, chocolate, dark currant, smooth — 9 years ago

Laren Lamb

9.7

Dust. Dark fruit. Rich and jammy. High acidity. High alcohol. — 10 years ago

Kate Heiligman

10

Wow!!! So very amazing!! — 11 years ago

with Jenna and Lisa

Robert Rothfield

9.7

The epitome of Rutherford Dust.....vibrant fruit, smooth as silk — 6 years ago

with Warren and Richard

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.0

Deep garnet red. Dark nose with layers of spices, cocoa, black cherries and dust. Medium tannins (6/10) and well integrated. Medium plus to full bodied with notes of anise, black currants, cinnamon and dark cocoa. Drinking very well right now. Drink till 2018. — 7 years ago

with Sean

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! — 7 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. — 7 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!!! — 8 years ago

Eric Eustace

8.9

Young, but couldn't wait. Best value in the world for Rutherford Dust. — 9 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. — 9 years ago

with Judy and Susan

Nathan S

9.8

Great beer. — 9 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. — 9 years ago

Mike Gonzales

9.7

Below the Radar #MarkNeal. Does it right — 11 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. — 6 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.5

Dark ruby red in the glass. Very aromatic with black cherry, crème de cassis, licorice, vanilla extract, and hints of graphite. Dense, concentrated fruit on the palate with a bit of the Rutherford dust on the back end. A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot, this is the second wine produced from the J.J. Cohn estate after Scarecrow. Although still in its infancy, it was a pleasure with Wagyu Steak Frites. 14.9% alcohol. $190. — 6 years ago

with Lisa and Kelly

Anna Horn

10

I believe this is what tasting stars is like (and yes I know that's Dom related, but it applies to Cristal as well). — 7 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.3

While it is a great bottle of wine, the 2013 does not compare to the 2012. Bold fruit, tampered down by some proper tannins. And then there is that wonderful velvety Rutherford dust on the long finish. — 8 years ago

with Joe

Candice Lang

9.0

Big fruit and dense. I enjoyed with short ribs and my husband liked it with a Bolognese. — 8 years ago

Mikey Giugni

Owner/Winemaker Scar of the Sea wines & ciders

9.7

2012. Dust, red fruit, herbs. This wine has it all. Drink it in 5 years — 9 years ago

Ezra Chomak

9.5

Dust, iron, blood, red and blue currants. Young, pure, and very vibrant for 89! — 9 years ago

with Steve

Nick Holmes

9.6

Out the gate stunner.. This and Lokoya Howell 2011 were the stars — 9 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. — 10 years ago

Holly Wyatt

9.8

Rutherford dust — 11 years ago