I had the pleasure of interviewing Ivo Jeramaz on my last visit to Napa Valley. He's the nephew of winemaking legend, Mike Grgich and has taken the lead in much of the wineries day-to-day operations along with Mike's daughter, Violet. Ivo is a quiet and thoughtful in his speech—and his wines seem to reflect this. The 2012 Merlot is carmine-hued, and is more transparent than most Merlot I've encountered from Napa Valley. It possesses a kind of quiet restraint and lovely finesse with nuanced aromas of red currant, pie cherries, dried herbs and underbrush intertwining fine tannins a tart acidity. 14.0% ABV | Sample
— 8 years ago
2013 and paired well with our dinner, but good all on its own. — 9 years ago
Two words legend, dary. — 9 years ago
New Years Eve Eve dinner - 2014 — 9 years ago
Initial Big upfront with a bold almost harsh explosion of tannins that mellows quickly. ( we did decant this wine) but the second taste ( with lasagna) was softer with a complex changing taste that fades quickly. — 10 years ago
This is an urban boutique winery's showcase wine. It' big and chewy without losing its prettiness. Nose is medium(+) intensity with plum, blackberry, nutmeg, and dry earth. Palate shows sweet, chewy tannins, bright acidity, black fruit, baking spices, dark cocoa powder, and americano coffee. Finish is long and delicious. — 10 years ago
Lot of maracuya and litchi aromas and very crisp acidity. Perfectly fresh for the season. Nicely paired with grouper fish over ratatouille. — 11 years ago
2009 drinks really well in 2016 😋 — 8 years ago
Delicate and fresh. On palate dry and sprity. Lemon and lime zest with a touch of sweet herbs. — 9 years ago
Perfect! Light and flavorful--Delicious! — 9 years ago
20 minutes later... I could still taste the ornellaia in my mouth. There is a reason this wine is a legend — 10 years ago
Very smooth. Good finish. — 10 years ago
Nacional !!! 😄 a perfect and bright future - a legend, a must buy to forget in the cellar for many years to kick 1963 😋 — 10 years ago
Another legend that leaves you speechless — 11 years ago
A great and yung Malbec from Mendoza. — 11 years ago
Full bodied, coco and berry flavor — 8 years ago
Not our favourite sipping wine, but very good with our roast — 8 years ago
Walnuts, golden raisins, apricot and honey.... Liquid gold in a glass — 9 years ago
Game of thrones-esque veen. Yas. — 9 years ago
The wine needs to breathe a little, but the wait will be rewarded. It's a complex, although still young red that gives a good name not only to kosher wines, but affordable red wines in general. — 10 years ago
Really tasty. Tastes just as described on the bottle - crisp, with a delicious citrus note. — 10 years ago
Phillip Togni is a legend in the world of wine and impresses us everyday. His Spring Mountain Cab should be the blueprint for a generation of winemakers. — 10 years ago
Napa Legend — 11 years ago
Joshua Chan
Pretty solid. Very nice blend. Very decent daily drinking. — 7 years ago