Richard Lewis

9.4

Inky as a frightened cuttlefish, intense black fruit without being voluptuous about it. — 9 years ago

with Lynne

Bill Morgan

9.1

Full bodied, black fruit and dried herbs silky smooth tannins — 9 years ago

with Steve

Josh Krieter

9.2

Herbaceous, toasty, black fruits, blueberry, vanilla oakiness. Well balanced, love this wine — 10 years ago

Mike Bolinder

9.0

Super hops meets super stout. Very hoppy, chocolate, and hints of coffee. — 10 years ago

Craig Williams

9.2

This is built for aging with excellent color, primary red fruits, earthy-woodsy aromas with mouth filling texture. On 2nd day, opened up with black raspberry fragrance while continuing to exhibit freshness and length. — 10 years ago

Alicia

9.0

Give this wine 2 hours in the decanter, really softens up. Gravel, dust, blackberries, tobacco, cured black olives. I would lay down for 5 or more years. — 11 years ago

Harris Goldberg

9.0

Red fruit on the nose. Black cherry, raspberry on the palate. Opened 12 hours ago. Balanced, but still very young. Give it more time in the cellar. — 12 years ago

Martin Redmond

9.1

Dark ruby color with brambly mixed black and red fruit and spice aromas. On the palate it's medium-bodied, and focused with creme de mure, black and red currant, black cherry, and spice with a very appealing minerality. Long finish. A field blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouchet, Grand Noir, Teroldego, Syrah, Black Muscat and Golden Chasselas. From 4.5 acres of wizened, stumplike, dry-farmed, head-trained red vines, which, planted in 1910, produce only half a ton per acre. — 9 years ago

Alicia Cypress

9.3

This is so well rounded! Dried flowers on the nose, followed by a palate with cherry up front and black licorice (anise) that's been rolled around in the dirt and picked up some spice along the way on the finish. — 10 years ago

Byron C Mayes

8.9

Dark near-black purple that clings to the glass. Blackberry, black blueberry, caramel on the nose and full palate. Medium acidity. Medium tannins (appropriate for its age). Lengthy dark finish. Fine New World representation of the variety. — 10 years ago

David L

9.1

06' amazing nose . Black raspberries, rich black cherry, granite. Nice acidity . 10+years remaining in this. — 10 years ago

Spencer Cutter

9.3

Fantastic summer BBQ or steak wine. Very dark ruby red with a nose that is a mix of freaks black and red berries...blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, a hint of forest floor, cloves, and leather. Loads of fruit but not cooked or jammy. Similar profile on the palate with medium tannins and plenty of acid to keep what might otherwise be a heavy wine very fresh. — 11 years ago

Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.1

Thick, dark yet super easy to drink. Reminds me of Dixie Brewing's Blackened Voodoo. $4 / 89pts — 12 years ago

Spencer Cutter

9.1

Old school California Cab. Dark black fruit and herbal notes of eucalyptus and cedar. Balanced alcohol and body. Nice fruit but not over-ripe. Tannins dry the palate on the medium plus finish. Let this breath for 2 hours or age until 2020x — 9 years ago

Cory Fierro

10

Drinks like a younger version, which means this can age for a lot longer.

On the nose, bell pepper, red fruit, black fruit (both still very ripe), tobacco leaf, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, vanilla.

The palate is more of the nose plus finely integrated tannins that leave a smooth finish.

I am biased towards Freemark Abbey. I do not care. Full monty. — 9 years ago

with Liz

Ryan Mullins

9.6

Better than I remember — 10 years ago

Brandon Boesch

10

Best black lager I've ever had, consistent for years. — 10 years ago

Davis Anderson

Sales VOS Selections

9.0

This may be one of the best examples of Cali Syrah I've had in quite some times. Floral, meaty, with delicious black olives — 11 years ago

Sean Crosbie

9.5

Rediscovered in the pantry.... Left behind by my father, who always enjoys a good bourbon. — 11 years ago

.

9.6

Both juicy and zesty. Nice acidity to balance the red and black fruit. Super value for $22, and great w/BBQ chicken. — 12 years ago