M. Christopher Roebuck

9.2

25 year anniversary of this wine. I have been a Peter Franus fan for a long time. This zin is medium ruby, black and white pepper, clove, cedar, red cherry, vanilla on the nose--the wood is definitely pushing through, but not overpowering. On the palate, more blue/black fruit emerges, blackberry mainly. Tannins still pretty dry, alcohol high. I think this can rest even longer but it's great now too. Awesome!!!

92+ points — 6 years ago

Joe Roth

9.0

Nice red Zinfandel! — 7 years ago

with Michael and Jeff

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

@Plate & Bottle Dinner

Dessert Course, Warm Berry Cobbler, House Made Vanilla, Lemon Verbena Ice Cream.

Amazing dessert. Pairing the cobbler with the Ruinart Rosé and the Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve as well. Both good/appropriate for the dual aspects of the cobbler.

Dessert has blackberries and raspberries with lemon and crumble on top (tiny bit of cinnamon) and vanilla lemon verbena ice cream. There are flavors here that call for Rosé & Blanc de Blanc Champange.

Photos of, the dinner & our friends Jeff & Hedy beautiful backyard. — 7 years ago

Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.4

A beautiful dry rose with great depth of flavor, texture and an incredible finish. I need to get more of this! — 8 years ago

Scott Stewart

9.2

As good as his Pinot and Gamy is, the Chardonnay's coming off of Doug's vineyard in Ribbon Ridge are even better. — 9 years ago

Sarah Milsow-Guenther

9.2

Very good wine from CB. Nice balance to it, lots of flavor. Had it with a nice steak. Great pairing. — 10 years ago

Cody Short

9.2

A house favorite and as good as nv rose champagne gets — 11 years ago

with Travis and Holli

Nichelle Renk

9.7

So yummy. I acquired at my most recent Napa visit. Medium bodied fruity cab. — 11 years ago

Mindy Gimarelli

9.6

Olympic Provisions — 12 years ago

Patrick Quinlan

10

FOGO w/ the beagles — 13 years ago

Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.2

Inky and rich with dark cherry and sweet plum. Intense throughout, concentrated with firm yet well integrated tannins. Finish is at least a minute long. Fantastic now and will hold at least a decade. — 6 years ago

Eric

9.3

Creamy grassy salty Meyer lemon. One of my favorite domestic SB’s🤷‍♂️. — 7 years ago

"Odedi"

9.1

A very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, earth, chocolates, tobacco and herbs.

Bone dry on the palate, and full bodied with medium acidity.

Needs time to open up properly.
Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.

Wine Advocate 92 points.

Spicy and tangy finish with firm tannins.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$43. — 7 years ago

Megan

9.0

I usually tend toward Pinot Noir, but when I want something just a bit bolder, Gamay hits the spot. I have really been enjoying this 2015 vintage. — 8 years ago

Kim Brater

9.4

Really delicious Pinot. Burgundian style. Elegant. Cassis and muted earth. Amazing for the original price. This 2011 is long gone. Paid under $40 several years ago. Wish I had another. Hear my Dad saying in my head "Always buy two..." 😀 🍷 — 8 years ago

Olga Litvinova

9.5

Чернослив и гуава — 10 years ago

Maggie May

9.0

I liked it — 10 years ago

Rob Oliver

8.9

Great cherry and lightly spice, well balanced and great value for money — 11 years ago

Paul Schmidt

9.4

Terrific purity in this quintessential Napa Cab. Decanted for about 2 hrs. Dark red and blue fruit, currant, mint and fresh flowers. Powerful yet elegant. Mr Carpenter made something special at a reasonable price point. — 11 years ago

Ray Everett

8.9

60% Cab Franc, 25% Cab Sauv, 15% Merlot. Rich blackberry and blueberry, minerality, pronounced fruit with nice acid balance. Tannins integrated though reemerging after 2 hours before settling back. A delight. — 12 years ago

Kevin Oliver

9.4

Mmmm a cab I can get into. Heavy but not too much tannins. Very cherry. — 6 years ago

Robert Stackowiak

9.3

A wonderful smooth Zin not spicy or overly dry - nice fruit. February 2020. — 7 years ago

KA

9.1

Just did not open up - very flat which is uncharacteristic for this wine — 7 years ago

Megan Park

9.5

One of the best cabs I've ever had....
— 8 years ago

Amit Srivastava

9.0

Awesome .. Howell mtn rocks — 8 years ago

Paul J

9.3

Our first dinner out with the babies in 4+ months! Anything would have tasted amazing!

This wine was perfect for tonight! Too much going on for notes, but I liked it! :) — 8 years ago

with Brooke

Shannon Saylor

8.9

Really liked. I'm learning I like red blends of wine. — 10 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.4

Sometimes you don't want to analyze, and just enjoy. This was one of those moments. — 10 years ago

with Lynne

James Newell

9.5

Jammy and fantastic. Will definitely get this one the next time I see it. — 11 years ago

Randy Barker

9.8

Great great wine! Smooth easy drinking. Loved it. — 12 years ago