Ricky Archer

10

I'm no connoisseur but bull run has the excellent wine. The merlot is fruity and delicious. — 9 years ago

Meg

9.6

Wax on, wax off: this evening I took a rare field-trip to Waxhaw, which is way beyond my typical radius of existence. I had planned an anniversary dinner at Heritage, and my good friend "Coach Witty" encouraged me to run a mile race with her at track night in those parts beforehand (why not run a 5min race right before a nice dinner?!) I ended up winning and getting a PR, and Heritage was worth the trek. Food Babe walked in and sat down next to us - hopefully she only had good things to say about Paul Verica's passion project, as I loved it!! As for the wine...I have been asked, "what's a good wine to give as a nice gift?"....and I often suggest Caymus cab. It's always solid, a fruit bomb, and elegantly-finished. A known quantity. Perfectly paired with the local summer vegetables and my steak. And last but not least, let's all raise a glass to Pat Summit - the winningest coach in D1 history to date - that certainly gains my respect. May her legacy live on #caymus #theextramile — 9 years ago

Brenda Lambert

9.5

Enjoyed during a birthday celebration! — 10 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

Tawny rim, lovely perfume. Great rendition of a southern Rhone style - Grenache Shiraz Mataro Cinsault. Full and concentrated even at 9 years. Delicious jubey flavours. Losing a half point for an overly heavy bottle. 18. — 10 years ago

Jen Johnson

9.7

One of my favs - local VA wine at it's best. Buttery with a hint of coconut. Perfect for drinking outside on a hot day.
— 11 years ago

Christine Yasaitis

9.6

Mirjam returns to run the marathon w/Jochem, Bart & her parents at Trattoria Alba! — 12 years ago

Ravi Kalyanaraman

9.0

We actually just picked up this bottle at the Riverwinds wine fest. It's so good and perfect with sushi — 9 years ago

Dock Hooks

9.0

Deep red fruit and spice on the nose and coming through on front mouth first blush showing more dark cherry than black fruit (all still slightly tight post aerator-corked bottle pour).. It seems well-balanced with tannins showing slowing the final downhill run offering that finishing touch and back-end memory. This wine shares classic Cali cab notes with slightly brightened fruit, all of which will benefit from a few years in the cave followed by some playtime in a broad-bowled decanter, where its truth will thereafter come to the table.
PS, my guess is that the spice on the nose is largely the result of some newer oak bathing😎 PSS, back @ Matt & Mindy's fabulously folky yet scrumptiously sophisticated Friendly Market just off the bike trail (emphasis added) where you will find very special stuff soundly local with influences from Quebec to NC, at least! 100 years...🌀🌲 — 9 years ago

Patrick Bean

9.5

Dry, but full bodied. It would likely pair well with a hardy stew. Winemaker's tasting notes: "This rich and savory red emulates flavors of blackberry, black cherry and black plum notes with hints of vanilla and spice. Dry and tannic due to thick skins, this wine finishes with a long smoky wood finish. Aging potential 5-10 years." — 10 years ago

Kelly Hirschuber

10

Tasted with Josh at M wine cellar — 10 years ago

B

10

2010 Tyler Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard. Drank at Tortilla R w K after our trail run. Was really delicious. Drank it slightly cold which was nice on such a hot day. — 11 years ago

Evan Ashkin

10

Lovely dinner at L'epigramme wonderful coud who run the place. Great Lamb and Endive Torte. Cheryl had Frois Gras and Veal — 11 years ago

Josh Eichorn

9.5

What merlot should be. Black and brooding, this monster needs some air time to show. No apparent loss in 10 years. Black fruit and cedar with some herbals hints with mineral. A complete wine. Could make a strong run at being a Pomerol in a ripe year. Cannot recommend highly enough. Especially if you find it at a good price. — 12 years ago

P Webb

8.9

I bought all of this that I could find.
Some 9+ bottles. It was a wine inexpensive enough to open whenever, and when it was gone I only lamented its passing without coveting. If you run into any in the $30 range, snap them up and drink them. Gattinara at twice the price is unnecessary. Much better than their Spanna. — 9 years ago

Jonathan Lipsmeyer

9.2

2010. Still an alarming sense of freshness; as though it hasn't budged on some level. A bit more meaty and sweaty, same smoked paprika. Black truffle, bitter orange. Amazing how long these co-op wines can last; but then, I guess that's (mostly) Nebbiolo for you. I consumed just over 2 cases over the years of this. Good run. At first it appeared to have a bitter finish; but without buttery creamy mushroom pappardelle that disappeared so obviously I paired it wrong. Probably best with thinly sliced charcuterie appetizers. — 10 years ago

Kelsie Jessica

9.2

Best port wine I've had. Excellent for sipping with chocolate . — 10 years ago

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Kevin Hill

9.7

Decant for 2-3 hours. Smooth. Oaky. With late tannin hot, and a berry/jam hint finish. Nice tight finish with a sandpaper tongue at the end. Worth visiting if you run into it. — 10 years ago

Dock Hooks

10

Scoring big this evening, as this Calistoga 100% merlot is a spice fest for one's nose reminding me of an early morning forest run, breaking out into a fresh meadow, where I scoop up a handful of blue an black berries and engage. Very cool! Buy this wine!! Also, the fresh, raw kale Ceasar at Il Palio is right-on..:)!
— 11 years ago

Nick Werbeck

9.6

Wow. Loved it! Not trying to sound like drama queen, haha — 11 years ago

Jamil C Williams

General Manager at Silverlake Wine

9.7

Not 'run of the mill' at all - crazy stamina - been open for 3 day and still beautiful. — 12 years ago