Ming L

9.0

Dismissed by many as too jammy or too ripe, I’ve always thought this is the fun bottling. This ‘21 is no exception. Beneath the slightly over extracted ripe dark fruits lies quite complex aromas and flavors of figs, sweet spices, dark chocolate, smoke meat, and hint of balsamic. Rich palate but not overbearing. In a good vintage like ‘21, this can benefit for 5-8 years of bottle age.
My guilty pleasure. — a year ago

R. David Liebers

9.0

Pleasant aroma, fruity on the tongue with a dry finish. — 6 years ago

Joe Cornwall

9.0

Bolder than expected, berries and just the slightest wood. 2012 — 9 years ago

Mike Szilagyi

9.2

Great from the start. I really enjoyed this one. — 10 years ago

Paul Blythe

9.2

Excellent. Deep rich flavor. Tannin on the finish. — 11 years ago

Rob Mondavi

Owner/President of Winemaking Folio Fine Wine Partners

9.9

Grandfather signed a bottle. We thought it funny a few years back. Now I love seeing his signature in my cellar. The wine is lovely, still has a couple years left. Soft and delicate rose petal nose with subtle fruit. Don't decant, drink quick. — 12 years ago

Dawnavan Ysalde

8.9

Deep ruby red , light bodied , medium tannins , cherry & plum off the nose , strong , — 2 years ago

Drew Schwartz

8.9

Beautiful bottle. Starts of simple enough with some currant but on the tongue the ripeness gives way to some light spice and calming finish. Very well balanced. Deceivingly so. — 5 years ago

Michael Ma

9.0

Balanced but fruit is front and center through to the finish with a soft velvety tongue. The bourbon barrels come through with a deliciously harmonious, and unique surprise. — 7 years ago

Beau Carson

9.0

Big, powerful and many to age. Candied red cherry and strawberry, ripe pomegranate, violets, lavender, Cola, and lots of oak influence. — 9 years ago

Patrick Ayotte

9.2

Young nose on fruit aromas with spices, oak, but all well integrated. On the palate it is also pretty young, balanced and air did improved the wine, especially to make disappear the dry finish and heat the finish showed at first. Then, so beautiful with fruit flavors, spices, tobacco and just a hint of cedar wood. Excellent (92)

Tasted at a dinner with wine “buddies”

Blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. Was aged in 100% new French oak. Alcohol level of 13,5% — 11 years ago

Patrick Tse

9.7

This was a wonderful wine with our last-of-summer BBQ dinner. After 15 years in the bottle, it's very well balanced. — 12 years ago

Aravind A

9.2

Pop and pour yesterday. Notes from day 2 open. On the nose: soft smoke and chalk, apple, lemon, a hint of reduction...lovely nose. On the palate: chalk, sour apple, lemon, loads of wet stone...fantastic acidity and good density...maybe my favorite incarnation of this wine so far... — 5 years ago

Meg Krench

10

The best rosé, great balance and acidity (via Urban Grape) — 5 years ago

Neal Ferry

9.0

Beautiful evening with a beautiful bottle of wine and a beautiful woman — 8 years ago

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Nick Rood

9.0

One of the best values in Napa. — 10 years ago

Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.3

At the peak of perfection. — 11 years ago

Todd Yeager

9.2

Very nice wine for the price. Will definitely buy again. — 12 years ago

Kathryn Maxson

9.6

Spicy and bold! Slightly sweet. — 13 years ago