Mike Mayer

9.5

Upfront confession. This is my absolute most favorite winery in Napa. The Clarke family are super people (not to mention Spencer and Amizetta are from Texas). This wine is a beautiful deep ruby leaning almost to purple in color. Great hints of dark fruit, baking spices, cedar and leather on the nose. On the palate there are fantastic flavors of blueberries, black plums, dark cherries, cocoa and dark chocolate. The tannins are fully ripe and sweet. A very balanced wine with a long fruity finish. On top of making great wines they have an unparalleled view of Lake Hennessey from their outdoors tasting area. The only thing that would make this wine better is if I was sitting there enjoying it with the Clarke’s. — 6 years ago

with Lisa

Scott Petrus

8.9

Lotta fake news out there people. This is a great boogie at a good fair price. Cherry and acid in balance. — 8 years ago

Shay A

9.5

Flat out amazing. One of the greatest pinots I’ve ever had. Do people understand this is 16yrs old and it tastes like this? So much kirsch, blueberries, dates, blackberry stems. Impeccable texture. Can’t believe this is more than 7yrs old. — 8 years ago

with Dan, Benjamin and 1 other

Jo Anne B

9.4

"The future is uncertain but the end is always near".....so don't waste a minute. Drink good wine and surround yourself with good people. No regrets. Ever. — 8 years ago

with Turd

Justin Hansohn

9.0

Again, for the price here I would rather have an extremely expressive village burgundy that would deliver louder everything for the money. Nonetheless this is worthy for California and people doing their best to make something more out of what's here. — 9 years ago

Richard Steinberg

9.8

Celebrating my father in law as he finished his battle with pancreatic cancer. Sometimes there is the right wine at the right place with the right people. Even let the almost adult children on the action. Great celebration. This wine was feminine and full of black/ blue fruit. Thank you Lou for your passion You exceeded expectations and delivered. From magnum. — 9 years ago

Christen Sawyer

10

We had this at our office Christmas party and it was SO good! Group of very different people but we all agreed that this wine was 👌 — 7 years ago

Steven Beishuizen

9.0

I was at the winery many years ago the day that Sophia Coppola was up for her Oscar for Lost in Translation. I always thought of this as just a brand before that, but watching the tasting room volunteers beam with pride that day reminds me that the wine truly comes from the people that produce it. I know that sounds cheesy. I saw this in the liquor store for a decade before I bought it years ago. And now that many, many years have passed since those early wine years for me, I look at this wine fondly. Which is really what wine is all about. — 7 years ago

with Anita

Adam Reinhard

10

When a person you respect gives you a bottle they aught not give you, just make sure you open it with good people and good food. — 8 years ago

Camille Puglia

9.2

The rose for people who don’t like rose — 8 years ago

Andrew S

9.1

Our prayers and thoughts go out to all the people affected by the fires in California. After a whole week, it still appears surreal and heartbreaking out there. — 8 years ago

Pam Starr

Owner/Winemaker Crocker & Starr Wines

9.1

Another good find on the la toque list. Opened up at the end of the glass. This wine is why people drink napa merlot. Bing cherry malt and cream. — 8 years ago

with Norm and Ken

Ally Reeves

9.8

A nice one. Not very sweet but the vanilla aroma makes it seem that way: too much character in the aroma to pair easily with anything but a red meat or dessert. Nice by itself. Update: I came back and increased my rating on this wine. It's become a favorite: bring it to a dinner party: people will comment and ask for the name. 2014 is a great year and I've since explored other wines by this company: have loved them all! — 9 years ago

David Annis

9.4

Admittedly this is probably a little too generous, but we've had nothing but fantastic experiences with Broman. Jill found the 2007 in the basement of a wine shop in San Diego a couple years ago, and it was fantastic. Small production family operation, very gracious people... And the wine, if you can find it, is a wonderful value. The nose on this is beautiful, the fruit and tannins are balanced. Everything you want in a Napa cabernet. A quick decant will be rewarded. — 9 years ago

Norman

9.6

I’m debating if this is wine of the night. The finish made it. When people say they taste chocolate in wine, this is the canonical example. — 7 years ago

with Gunja and Amit

Shay A

9.5

Weston hosted Friday group today and was it definitely a can’t miss tasting. Wow! Absolutely knocked it out of the park with heavy hitter after heavy hitter. Similar to Wednesday group, all wines are tasted blind.

I’ve been fortunate to have the ‘12, ‘13 and ‘14 all within two weeks. While I think the ‘12 has been my favorite, this was close. Not sure of the merlot usage here, but it was fairly soft and plush. Ripe blueberries and blackberries but also some tobacco and grilled meats. A few people wondered if this wine could be a Cali Syrah (in comparison to the last 2). — 8 years ago

with Weston

Austin Paramore

9.9

The best thing I’ve tasted at the ripe age of 34. People get very excited and very envious when I bring it to a party. Drank this one at my friend Eric’s Christmas party at his dad’s $13M Mansion eating Parkshore and dancing the night away with Ed, Amie, Chad, Melissa, Todd, Eric, Nelson, Ali, Liz, Pete, and many more. — 8 years ago

Kim Stanbro

9.3

2009. Only one plot at Silver Oak affected. Today, a family member commented that CA wines may be all gone. I responded I'd rather never drink another glass but have all those innocent people and homes back. In the meantime, we continue to drink our Napa faves in our cellar- it's Friday, so this one's a magnum. #NapaFire — 8 years ago

with Dave

Bwilly

8.9

When in Willamette Valley, do as the Willamette Valley people do -- aka drink a fuckload of vintage Pinots #goducks — 9 years ago

Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.4

People often times claim Lopez as the best producer in Rioja, and they are right... — 9 years ago