Bill Bender

9.3

After a spirited tussle between myself and the Durand vs a dry and crumbly cork I was able to double decant this and segregate away the remnants of floating debris. I was immediately struck by the bouquet which was unmistakably borne from Cabernet Franc (and I believe this blend is less than 10%). It was a positive sign. The wine is completely intact and boasts ample fruit albeit waning acidity. Simple Concord grape, bruised black plum and sweet oak flavors are holding on 2 hours in. This has some time left, but not much. This is a testament to Opus One quality in the early days (I believe this was the 3rd or 4th vintage) and while I think the ‘87-‘97 era was their best, this is an profound example of an exemplary wine at age 37! — 8 years ago

Matt Brock

9.3

Brought out the good stuff for V-Day. Aerated and decanted this bottle of beast for over an hour. Intensely rich fruit, rounded out by tannins that have clearly softened given the age of this wine. So rare to experience a bottle of this magnitude. The first few sips have been absolute heaven, and the balance will surely get better. — 9 years ago

with Jennifer

Nick Pribyl

8.9

Fronted by rich explosion of berries, this wine heralds a blissful enthusiasm across your mouth. — 10 years ago

Peterjmaes

9.0

Excellent. Even better the second day. A lot of grip but the tannins are well integrated. — 11 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

A hot area in the south of Portugal so unique for this white varietal — 12 years ago

Jay Miele

10

A nose of dried prunes, 30 second finish with minimal tannins. Nice bouquet. Drink within the next few years. — 13 years ago

Michelle Tracy

9.4

I have been looking for this wine for 2 years! I was so excited to find it, but I paid $25 - prob too much — 8 years ago

Colin Cahoon

9.2

Almond extract and honey on the nose. In the mouth the honey shines with orange marmalade and a hint of bourbon. This dessert wine matched well with cherry clafoutis. — 8 years ago

Mike Daniel

9.4

Loved it. Delish. Complex and well balanced. Fruity presence without really being forward. Full flavor and wonderfully lingering. Imminently drinkable. Drank the 2012 in 2016. — 9 years ago

Milissa Mosley

9.5

Milissa had this 10 years ago

Rebecca Fletcher

8.9

Deep ruby. Black cherry, vanilla, cocoa, dried herbs and a bit herbaceous. M tannin, M finish. Spice. Balanced. — 10 years ago

R. Addison Wehrfritz

8.9

When compared side by side with Liparita's less expensive Rutherford Cab release, V Block can be likened to a parent's favorite offspring. Although both wines may share similar genetic material and upbringing, V Block has gained more dimension and self confidence through increased care and attention from infancy. #ridiculous :p — 11 years ago

Julia Shteynberg

10

Full bodied and very berry — 12 years ago

Wesley Smith

9.0

Wow an amazing Mexican rose!! Refreshing, body, vineyard around since 1597 — 8 years ago

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Casey Fripp

9.0

Easy sipping wine. Light and slightly sweet. — 9 years ago

Rai

9.1

Light, sweet but crispy. Perfect summer nights. — 9 years ago

Alan Viader

9.6

second bottle I tasted this week and showing amazing floral, rose aromatics. great structure but refined and restrained, an elegant wine. drinking so great right now. — 10 years ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.5

V13. Very good today, great tomorrow! Very nice cedar bouquet, deep blackberry and plum fruit with a spicy and very slight green pepper finish . Wine is really good today , but there is a slight "newness" that will eventually round out. Enjoyable dinner wine. — 11 years ago

Michael Tan

9.0

Little slow to open, and then good drinking, full bodied, had this with a rib eye and spaghetti bolognese, good fit as its big in flavour — 12 years ago

Patrick K Currie

9.9

D. Lish. Us. Love. — 12 years ago