Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Fruit is brighter, more brilliant than many other 21’s I’ve had. Texturally & fruit-wise senses more like the 23’s I’ve had. It’s gorgeous. Again, needs a decade or more in the cellar.

Round, lush, creamy blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, both plums, poached strawberries, dry, crushed rocks, limestone powder, nice balling spices, caramel, mocha, dry herbs, dry tobacco, lead pencil, dry river stone, leather, melted, dark chocolate, dark spice, fresh & withering dark flowers, red roses, nice round acidity, well balanced, bigger tension & structure, excellent round, excellent finish that last minutes and lands on spice, wet clay and Christmas cake. — 7 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.6

This was a gift from a close friend who worked for Silver Oak as a garden manager until they eliminated that part of their business. Beautiful color in the glass. Ruby with a hint of rust on the edge. Aroma is complex with berries and flint. Also just a hint of pine needles. Christmas trees. Flavors are full and fine. This is BIG BOY wine. Delicious. — 6 days ago

Brett Francis

9.2

Enjoyed flavors of leather, dark berries, liquid smoke. Drank well and opened nicely. — 19 days ago

Ericsson

9.4

Enjoyed this wine eight years ago. Wine is so evolved now. Tasting so much better. There’s deep notes of cedar and cooked fruit. — 7 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Another beautiful drinking older Napa Cab that was showing younger than its 35 yrs with dark fruits, mocha, cedar, graphite, spice & tobacco — 11 days ago

Ericsson

9.5

Now this, is a proper Napa Cab. Text book profile and yes, that is a good thing. — 11 days ago

Rob Brobst III

9.6

Aromas of pineapple, guava, and gardenia. Lemon curd, pink grapefruit, and tangerine blossom form a delicate, creamy wave across the palate. Tropical flowers such as gardenia and plumeria play alongside honeyed pears, dotted with a salty, crisp seashell finish. — 12 days ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Very pretty. Faded with a touch of balsamic. Poised and pretty. Very light but complete. Pristine for a 50 year old cab — 4 days ago

with Naoko and Paul

Ericsson

9.8

One of most sensational Opus Ones I’ve ever had. Drink now or age for decades. — 24 days ago

Amy Hill

9.0

Dark rich purple in color. Aroma of black cherry and leather. Nice finger and tannin structure. Notes of cherry and cassis on the palate. Enjoyable wine. Should be good through 2030. — 11 days ago