Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.6

Outrageous. Lean Meursault. Puligny-like iodine on the nose and green apple skins. Palate is so pure, chiseled and has fine underlying structure. After 90 minute the nose was so stanky and deep. Elite wine. — 2 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Deep purple color. Aromas of pencil, blackberry jam and cocoa powder. Rich, black fruit on the palate, pepper and smoked cedar finish. Superb! — 5 years ago

Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.6

My last bottle of Romy from the cellar and it was utterly sublime. As a representative of both the wine world and the ski world - we miss you Gary. — 6 years ago

Craig Williams

9.5

Pale in color; slightly waxy, lime rind, white flower. Excellent vibrant acid balance with a layered texture and full body. A delicate almond note on long finish suggests drink up but this was in great shape overall. Dancer has a wonderful touch with CH.
— 7 years ago

with Maureen

Marshall Todd Herron DPM

10

Every now and then A wine that I love comes around with butter and spice and everything nice and this is it! Kathryn by Hall winery 2014 Napa Cab sauv. The bouquet is spicy and oaky! Lots of black licorice. The color of coarse is very dark. You can see the thickness before giving the legs a chance to run. The initial pallet is blackberry blueberry boysenberry deliciousness. The spice hits immediately on the tongue. Oak cigar and other earthtones bring up the rear. The finish leaves your mouth coated in butter As it slips down the throat. It is not overly dry at all. I don’t need water, I just need another sip. Pure perfection as far as my palate is concerned!!!!!! — 7 years ago

with "Odedi" and Audra

Raye Ackerman

9.5

Wonderful and big for 27 years. Kept opening and was so full and dark. Satin on the tongue. — 8 years ago

Josh Lewin

9.3

minerals, clean on nose
-creamier finish once open, more lemon curd but still very bright, minerality
-very complex, with more time getting more sugars and honey — 3 years ago

Ella Wilson

9.2

Delicate crisp feel in the mouth with grapefruit notes. Lingers on the tongue but not too strong in the throat. Fruity notes, paired perfectly with fishy dishes. Would recommend to a friend. — 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. — 6 years ago

Lorraine Cancellieri

9.0

Slightly tingley on the tongue. Crisp with flavors of pineapple. Well balanced. Love those Marlborough Sauvignon blancs — 6 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.2

Color of dark ruby. Nose is chocolate, plum, raisin, spicy alcohol, and tiny bit of medicinal note. Taste is sweet, with peppery abs spicy mouth feel, sweet raisins, milk chocolate, a bit zesty, and really mellow but enough density on the tongue. Aftertaste is some spicy note again but still very smooth. A bit too much bitter note in the after taste. — 7 years ago

Andrea L

9.0

Both balanced and complex. Beware teeth and tongue turned purple. But a delicious wine. — 8 years ago

Rod Mortazavi

9.0

Warm, not spicy, full bodied. Very smooth and silky on the tongue. Flavor degrades rapidly within 24hrs, becomes acidic. Would definitely buy again. — 8 years ago

Vino Joe

9.3

Excellent. Crisp savory and rolls across the tongue. Layers here and it is a great compliment to the special evening. — 3 years ago

J Greene

9.5

Wow. Pop and pour delicious. Excited to see what this taste like an hour from now. — 5 years ago

Cynthia Langstaff

9.8

Deliciously well balanced and ready to drink. Covered dark fruit, earthy nose and this follows through on the tongue with added spice and only light tannins. Who could ask for more! — 6 years ago

with David

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

CA style nose. Very dry and shorter on the palate. Tannins and dry ing on the tongue. Cotton mouth. An Italian wine through and through. I do still like it though. — 7 years ago

Enda Winters

9.3

2016 bright very well rounded with a really nice hint of Brett. — 7 years ago

DL

9.6

Refreshing, light, slightly sweet smell. Pleasantly tingly on the tip of tongue, very complex, flavors spread out on tongue, floral and fruity. Medium ish tannins. Rounded, clean finish. So good! Had at Smith and wolleksny with samir — 8 years ago

ADAM STROMFELD

9.5

Soft and still full of life. Elegant stewed prunes well balanced dances on your tongue. Amazing this is 47 years old!!! Happy birthday Kevin!! — 8 years ago

with Kevin