Smokey, canned corn, sandalwood, olives. Nice grit. — 9 years ago
If I'd known then what I know now. I find cab sav is most often a purchase based on speculation - they're frequently released far too young and are pretty much undrinkable in their youth. All overpowering tannin and intensity. This is an example of one very much worth the wait. Cool climate elegance combined with concentrated fruit and all sorts of complex notes layered throughout: menthol, cedar, blackcurrant, spice, hints of dusty chocolate and gently perfumed oak. Still has years ahead of it. Can't wait for dinner to finish cooking so I can sock it back with a rump steak. Should have bought more way back when! — 9 years ago
Blind tasting, wine number 4, bag number 3. Bright red and clear. Love the nose, black olives, cherries and hummus. Moderate tannins (6.5/10), and moderate body. Nicely integrated between the size of the body and tannins, but would love to try this in a few years by then hopefully the little bit of heat wears off. Nice amount of dark fruits as well. Lingering finish but is smoother than bottle number 5 and 6. My third favorite of the night. — 9 years ago
Strong Merlot notes once decanted, nice and rich — 10 years ago
Fruity, fun, fertile. Would recommend for this price range 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 11 years ago
Charlie Bird. Finally. — 12 years ago
Brooding, dark, inky and absolutely delicious. It's got some of those leathery, cigar box kinds of notes. Dash of dark chocolate on the nose. Plum. Black fruit. Concentrated. Nice chewy finish. Lingers. Rarely would I drink an Aussie merlot, yet this one's knocking it out of the park. — 8 years ago
Lucious wine full of ripe blackberries. Not overly spiced and exceptionally smooth. Perfect with a simple filler steak followed by cheese. — 9 years ago
Liked this a lot the first night opened, got a little sweet a couple days later. — 9 years ago
Holy jalapeño. Plum falling off the pit. Well integrated tannins. Mature, elegant old bird. — 10 years ago
Outstanding wine. Great on the pallet without being too heavy.. It's a wine which can be enjoyed all evening, but be careful it carries a naughty side at 15% abv — 10 years ago
2014 Wine Tasting Extravaganza; Wine Tasting Association. Very good, peppery, a little acid. — 11 years ago
This is THE most sour wine I have tasted...and I kind of like it. If you love sour green apple and citrus, you'll enjoy this! Aerated seems to come with less of a bite making for a more smooth feeling on the tongue. It would be BOMB for white sangria. — 8 years ago
Nice bonus to a fine meal at Charlie Bird. Props to Brandon and the team for their hospitality, Montevertine for the win! — 9 years ago
Always love their Cabs. — 9 years ago
Medium bodied, tiny touch on the sweeter side but still dry. It is a rosé. — 10 years ago
Infanticide. Served with the pasta course at the Charlie Bird pop up in Aspen. — 10 years ago
Very easy to drink, smooth and spicy — 10 years ago
Earthy, round flavor. Dry but short finish. — 10 years ago
Love this every vintage & every different bird. — 11 years ago
Very light, fruity, sweet but not too sweet — 11 years ago
Singing Bird. — 12 years ago
Tom Goldstone
Introduced at Charlie Bird, now serving at home! — 8 years ago