We really liked this cab. Perfect setting with NY Strip Steaks and Sweet Potatoes. Full of cherry and blackberry. — 5 years ago
When it comes to my B-day, there is only one fit, an old Pichon Lalande with my Ribeye. As a lover of Bordeaux, these two are my favorite pairing. It’s a very slow walk to the finishline. A small bite of steak and a sip of 89 Pichon Lalande. Then, repeat until finished. I had some concerns about this bottle. A slightly slippery and crumbling cork. The first sip was not bad, but not what you want or are expecting. After some time in the decanter, it really started to shine. On the nose; ripe, ruby, floral cassis, blackberries, dark sweet & sour cherries, baked strawberries, blue fruit hues, dry cranberries, baked rhubarb, saddlewood, soft, used leather, bay leaf, touch of sage, hint of spearmint, eucalyptus, vanilla, cinnamon, crushed dry crushed rock powder, black turned earth, dry brown soil with clay, tobacco leaf and perfumed red florals with violets. The body is full, round and silky. Tannins are well resolved at around 80%. The texture, length, tension and length are in a sweet spot. The fruits are ripe, ruby & expressively floral. Blackberries, dark sweet & sour cherries, baked strawberries, blue fruit hues, dry cranberries, baked rhubarb, saddlewood, soft, used leather, bay leaf, touch of sage, hint of spearmint, eucalyptus, vanilla, cinnamon, crushed dry crushed rock powder, black turned earth, dry brown soil with clay, scorched earth, tobacco leaf and perfumed red florals with violets. The acidity is just a little off but still nice. The finish is divided nearly equally in fruit, earth, florals and herbaceous. It’s very enjoyable but falls just a little short in longer, lingering length. This bottle had good storage, not great. Even so, still has another three to five years ahead. A bottle with excellent storage has another five years beyond this one. Photos of; the backside of Pichon Lalande, angled terrace view of their vines right next to Latour, my steak & twice baked potato (so good) and CEO Nicolas Glumineau. — 7 years ago
One of the best I've had so far, smooth, full bodied, an favorite. — 8 years ago
Nice full bodied wine. Should age nicely — 9 years ago
Bright with a dark ruby purple core lightening slightly at the rim. Aromatic with ripe black cherry, cassis and a touch of red berry brightness, with toasted vanilla, licorice, and cinnamon spice combined with cedar and subtle smoky cocoa notes. Full bodied with black cherry, black currant, and red berry fruit on the entry, mixed with complex spice of vanilla, licorice and cola accents.. — 10 years ago
Super tasting. Full of berries. 13.9%. — 11 years ago
Loved this full bodied cab. — 2 years ago
This is a nice Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara.
Showing black fruits with tobacco, earth, wood, vanilla, chocolates, barnyard, smoke, spices, coffee and mocha.
Full bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate and very fruity.
Tangy finish with soft tannins.
Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. Needs a couple of hours to open up properly and show the complexity.
Drinks more like a Syrah blend from California. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. After 3 hours in the decanter, it really feels like a Syrah.
This 5 year old is peaking now.
Aged in French oak barrels for 9 months.
14.7% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$50. — 3 years ago
Delightful bouquet full of candies berry landing on the palate with lots of layered flavor - fig, blackberry, licorice - and just a little glycerol, but a nice lingering and headed length. Might last longer still if I didn’t need another swirl and sip before it passed ;). Good value under $24 — 6 years ago
Full bodied, notes of red currants and black pepper — 7 years ago
This was an amazing wine, full and filled with flavor. Texture was silky and smooth. Every flavor was magnified and enhanced with each mouthful. Even without a meal this wine is recommended but better when shared. I tasted dark chocolate but not sweet just rich in texture with a cocoa fragrance. A long finish extended the pleasure with no acid or dry aftertaste. — 8 years ago
Delightful! A rich full bodied finish. Some currants and jam. — 8 years ago
Full cherry with with hint of violet. Wow — 8 years ago
Fruity and full bodied - lovely with an oxtail ragu and pasta! Thanks Sis. — 9 years ago
Full bodied, dark, and smooth. Semi-fruity with subtle tannins. Very drinkable. — 10 years ago
Surprisingly good blend that is dark & full of flavor. — 10 years ago
Bold, warm, well balanced. Bouquet is full of warm berries. Hint of toasted caramel in the finish. — 12 years ago
Full body and good balance with fruit. — 3 years ago
The nose was weirdly muted and indiscernible. Also a bit tight but the finish was full and nice. It’s good but for the price and time in the bottle, it just left me unimpressed — 4 years ago
Amazing, warm, full — 6 years ago
Time for my Friday's Cabernet fix. This time it's a California Cabernet.
Dark purple in color with a dirty red rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, dried figs, raisins, blueberries, cherry pie, wood, earth, licorice, cloves, spices, vanilla, peppercorn and pencil lead.
Full-bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate and very fruity, with blackberries, sweet black plums, cooked cherries, vanilla, earth, oak, cloves, light bitter herbs, cola, chocolates, graphite, mint, spices and peppercorn.
Long finish with firm tannins and black pepper.
This California Cabernet is always enjoyable. Well balanced with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel.
A great sipping wine by the porch or pair it with food like BBQ steak.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up (30 minutes).
14.5% alcohol by volume.
$18. — 7 years ago
Full wine. Slightly sweet, medium-soft tannins. Ripe blueberries, figs, A1 steak sauce. But let’s not beat around the bush. Are you guys feeling this elephant tension? Did somebody say domestic violence? You shut your mouth! We can’t know that... but we can speculate. — 8 years ago
2006 Jordan, great library tasting at vineyard. Full bodied bright fruit. — 9 years ago
Red/garnet, intense, complex, full bodied, red fruit and spices, good tannins, long finish #ProduttoriDelBarbaresco — 10 years ago
Full of flavor. I can definitely taste the fruit and chocolate flavors. Brilliant. — 11 years ago
Anthony Cammarata Jr.
This full body wine has blackberry, cedar and vanilla aromas with hints of juicy black currant, black cherry, spice, herb and menthol flavors alongside taut tannins. What a great wine! — 9 months ago