Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2019 | opaque morello cherries warm smell and roundness in taste, a very good effort — 4 days ago

Jonathan Wall

9.1

Started a bit sharp but opened nicely. Elegant with an edge. — 2 years ago

Nathan Renfro

9.3

Medium ruby. Tannins softened with just a bite on the edge, grippy yet soft. Black and red fruit, nicely balanced. Earthy. Medium to full bodied. Medium finish. Nice mouthfeel. — 2 years ago

Paul T HB

9.7

California’s version of White Burgundy. Great older bottle from recent auction. — 4 months ago

Adam Kincaid

8.9

Another oldie, probably just past its peak. 38 years old - not bad! Barn-sided red with some brick on the edge. Lots of cedar, graphite, black pepper and cigar ash to smell but little fruit. Nice smooth tannins, still a little puckering. Medium acidity. For flavor there are some darker berries and red cherry notes. It’s a nicely balanced wine. Good length on the finish. — a year ago

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K Brooks

9.0

Lovely Syrah ($20) with rack of lamb, fruity, earthy delicious — 5 years ago

Jason Phillips

9.0

Good nose. Light but complex with a spicy finish. Enjoyed this one. — 9 months ago

Vinod Peris

9.1

Dark berries with hints of licorice. Smooth finish with nicely integrated tannins. It’s a quintessential California Cab. — 9 months ago

Alison Miller

9.0

Medium tannins, ripe blackberries and nice acidity — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Just love this wine, just tried ‘18! Nice blend of grapes from the Bierzo Valley, the ‘18 has about 4% of perfectly ripe white grapes, 6% less than ‘17. Deep Ruby with loads of Berry fruits aromas adding some sweet floral spice and flinty notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry, and strawberry with a juicy mineral edge. Well balanced and integrated with fine smooth tannins, lively acidity and a long finish ending with oak and spicy notes. Tremendous value for such a complex wine. — 5 years ago