Natassia

8.9

I shall be the first to rate the 2016 vintage.. I find this Chardonnay to be almost perfect. I am usually not a fan of chards but Trefethen has the talent to make it palatable for every drinker. It has a marshmallow touch to it, light golden color, apricot on the nose and slightly lemony on the back of the tongue and tingly at the very top. — 6 years ago

with nachobiz

Clare Kydd

9.1

The aroma has a woody complexity with a hint of strong berries. Fantastic wine along side of mushroom risotto. Being brought up from Marlborough, this wine highly shows the true talent and sophistication of the natural beauties of the region. — 8 years ago

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9.4

Luminous medium-dark red. The captivating nose combines sour red cherry, violet, coconut, tobacco, minerals and a hint of white pepper. Densely packed and youthful but very fresh and lively; this already boasts a silky texture and considerable early appeal owing to its noteworthy sweetness of fruit. Subtle notes of red berries, herbs, graphite and flowers carry through into the rising, very long, vibrant finish. A knockout Brunello that further confirms winemaker Cecilia Leoneschi’s talent at making exceptionally good, very classic Brunellos. I can think of very few wines in all of Italy that have improved more than Castiglion del Bosco’s over the last decade. Well done. (Ian D'Agata, Vinous, April 2018) — 8 years ago

Robin Gerber

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9.6

Delicious and age worthy but drinking great right now! 4/21/17
Dark fruit and nice acidity. Sean Capioux is a talent! — 9 years ago

collin sideranko

9.4

Very young and closedown but the talent is there. Will be spectacular in 10 years. — 9 years ago

Shay A

9.2

I know '11 was an off year in Napa, but I fully believe supreme talent is always evident, and this wine is an excellent example. If I wouldn't of seen the black purple color and legs that never ended, I would have guessed Zin based off the smell. This juice is rich, but not over bearing. Smelt of blackberry pie, vanilla, crushed cherries. Tasted like a perfect medley of blueberries and blackberries and had very nice structure to it. For $40'ish/bottle, yes please. — 10 years ago

Colin Wright

9.5

Invited this Somm 3 movie star to dinner and it definitely didn’t disappoint. It is Burgundy in California, and like Tom Hardy in Hollywood, it has plenty of talent. Cherries and raspberries with violet and a subtle earth, finely balanced in the mouth. Trying not to finish it before the coq au vin is done, ask @Lyn Farmer for a solid coq au vin story. — 7 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Stunning nose. Light color for a 15. Big big cherries. Licorice, sweet yet earthy. On point. Wafting. Almost a citrus element as well. Gorgeous. Sappy, sweet with an overflow of pure bursting berry/cherry fruit and lithe tannins. Ethereal. What a talent this guy is. — 8 years ago

Mike Davila

9.5

No detailed notes but this was in a nice place flavor/finish wise. Drinking nicely but still can easily make it at least another 3-5 years, possibly longer. Certainly one of my favorite winemakers John is both a nice guy and showcases his talent excelling with the Rhône varieties as a trailblazer. Bravo! — 8 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.3

From their first vintage, this is drinking really well. Probably should have cooled it down a bit - slightly above cellar temp and is a bit cloying - but this is exhibiting some terrific aromatics reminiscent of candied raisins, blackberries, and iodine. Full bodied with nice evolution on the palate (although again, cooler temp would probably have made an enormous difference). Balanced, lingering finish. Pretty sure this is one of the few wines David Jelinek made before he was replaced at Epoch. Too bad: he was a terrific talent. — 9 years ago

with Vanessa

Isaac Pirolo

9.4

Purchased on release, direct. Has been on my short list to open for awhile, but hadn't found the right occasion. Finally decided opening it IS the occasion, so Monday seemed good enough.

Perfectly showing its age, with a distinct aroma that on the surface is a beautiful chord of petrichor. With some further coaxing and some concentration the underlying elements begin to show. Smoldering forest floor leads the way to kirsch, asphalt, garrigue, and herbes de Provence. This really shows off Trevisan's talent to make balanced wines, which is especially noteworthy considering his neighborhood. His restraint paid dividends with this beauty. So happy I waited for this one. — 9 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.2

What a value. Like a mini Meursault. Bit tight on the nose but palate has big, ripe Meursault fruit, lovely acidity and length. This is showing out of its mind. Never would guess BB blind. What a showing for this. Florent is a talent. — 10 years ago

steve fulton

10

Nicholson Jones White Label Cabernet 2012 vintage is a wonderful full bodied wine. Smooth from the first sip with a strong fruit presence. Think Caymus 40th anniversary cabernet on steroids. This was a treasure from a young wine producer with a talent for making really good wines. A ten from start to finish. — 10 years ago

Mike Beltran

9.1

After 90 minutes this blossoms into a wonderful medium bodied aged Zinfandel from a legend of Sonoma wine making. Joe loved wine and was a perfectionist in his wine making. 42years later this shows his talent and skill. A delight to drink and savor. — 7 years ago

with Joe

Zoe Neuschatz

10

At talent connect — 8 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.4

Very tightly wound right now. I'm not certain how anyone can rate this wine correctly right now but for me this one is a 93/94 right now. Powerful, dense, dark baking chocolate, blackberry cassis with a lot of pepper and a lot of tannin on the finish. 100% tuxedo, but with a very stiff tannic finish. Full bodied wine without a doubt. This one has the makings of a 96/97 in probably 10 years, but I do think that quite a bit of this wine was masked in the tannin which wasn't all that off-putting. For those who like to drink them really young and don't mind the tannic 'iron curtain' shutting down the show, this one is probably a 98 right NOW and it truly is an excellent display of the power of St. Helena and the talent of Melka. Would love to own one of these so that I could see how it develops over the next 15-20 years. — 8 years ago

with Keith and Benjamin

Scott Stewart

9.3

Stunning example of Jay's talent and the fruit sources he has access to. Mostly Abbey Ridge with a little Charlie's thrown in for good measure. Soft and approachable, with that terroir note of blood and iron running through it. Classic Dundee! — 9 years ago

Erik Manning

9.3

Superb. J-F Mugnier's incredible talent is so evident here. Ruby red, no sign of age on the rim, this wine is full of life on the palate after 9 years in the bottle -- and this was a half bottle which should have accelerated the development of the wine! Full bodied, rich, and tannic, arguably lacking acidity on the attack, this is a Burgundy lover's wine. Mugnier is a genius -- and the prices he commands justified.... — 9 years ago

Robert Flook

9.0

Punchy like a punch in the face from punch and Judy. But quite tasty like dame Judy dench's ..... Artistic talent — 10 years ago

Dorit Handrus

8.9

Cabby. Francy. Xoxo 😘. Love my veggies. Talent here. — 10 years ago

with Tripti and Kevin