Justin Vance

9.0

High fruit, cucumbery, crisp not too much butter — 6 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

We were suppose to be in Napa this weekend. Sadly, no one should be in Napa/Sonoma except Firefighters and first responders. However in lieu of; the Sodhani party, appointments at Beau Vinge, Mark Herold & a steak at Cole’s Chop House, what the next best thing? #STEAKANDCLARETNIGHT at home in the backyard. This 86 was amazing with my ribeye. The kind of pleasure that causes great pause and rolls the eyes a bit. On the nose; menthol, eucalyptus, dry herbs, soft ripe blackberries, dark cherries, strawberries, baked plum, perfectly stated baking spices, stones, soft unstated spice, clay, rich dark earth, touch of black cherry cola and fresh & dark florals. The palate is heaven as it coats. The body medium full, layered and the tannins are nicely resolved but not completely...still a fair amount of life in this bottle. I’d say it’s still around it’s peak. The fruits are ripe and still fresh. Blackberries, baked plum, dark cherries, strawberries, dry cranberries, hues of blueberries, black cherry cola, sweet darker spice, vanilla, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, dark rich earth, dry stones, tobacco, suede leather, dry clay, menthol, eucalyptus, touch of dry herbs, fresh & dry dark flowers, beautiful, round acidity, perfect 12.5% alcohol and a long, even, elegantly balanced with beautiful structure, tension & length that’s lasts two minutes. It’s in a really excellent spot. 9.6 with the ribeye and 9.4 on it’s own. Photos of; an aerial shot of Chateau Canon, owners Alain and Gerard Wertheimer who made their first big money on Chanel, own Rauzan-Segla and are worth just under a paltry 10 billion, their barrel room and their Saint-Emilion vineyard. Producer notes and history...Chateau Canon is a premier cru with a history of fine vintages. This Saint-Emilion property has long been recognised as one of the best in the appellation. It is believed that Canon was named after Jacques Kanon, the naval officer who bought estate in 1760. He built the château here and surrounded it with plantings solely of vines...a rare agricultural practice at the time. However, he then sold the estate to a Bordeaux négociant just ten years later. In 1919 it was purchased by the Fournier family, who owned the property until 1996. When they sold it to the Wertheimer family, owners of Chanel and of Rauzan-Ségla in Margaux it unfortunately had some serious problems. The cellars were contaminated with TCA, the chemical compound which causes cork taint. Many of the vines were infected by viruses and in need of being replaced. As well, part of the vineyard above the quarried cellars had subsided. Fortunately the Wertheimers had the money to fix these issues and a manager, John Kolasa with the skills. The first decade of the 21st century saw Canon begin to regain its reputation once John Kolasa retired and Nicolas Audebert at Rauzan-Ségla took over. The substantial estate covers 22 hectares on Saint-Emilion’s famous limestone plateau close to the town. The vines have an average age of 25 years and are generally planted with a southerly or south-westerly exposure. 75% of the vines are Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. After the grapes are hand-picked, they are fermented in traditional cone-shaped vats, before spending 18 months ageing in oak barrels, 50% new and 50% used. — 7 years ago

Paul MacWilliams

9.3

Best cab I've ever had sub 20 — 10 years ago

with Amy

Adam Cotugno

9.0

Very light, tasty, mellow. Smooth like buttah. — 11 years ago

michael pandolfo

8.9

Total disclosure – this is not my kind of wine. I can appreciate the fact that it’s very well constructed and the wine is showing well if you are a fan of super ripe, extracted wine. — 7 years ago

Miriam De Lyon

9.3

A little smoky - wow. Delicious. — 7 years ago

Ludovic Poirier

9.0

Nice 👍 Pinot Noir 👌🍷@westerlywines — 7 years ago

Karen Scherer

9.0

Cherries, green fruit, tannins and a little smoke through a wonderful dry silky smooth finish. — 8 years ago

Tama

10

Seductive sauvignon blanc, semillon and viognier blend with full mouthfeel and long lingering layers of flavors of stone fruit, Meyer lemon and a touch of vanilla and toast. On my top 10 list of best wines in the $30-$100 range. Satisfying weight but still refreshing. Great with brie, fish or sipping and savoring. — 9 years ago

Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

9.1

Westerly, McGinley, whatever. Just call it killer S.B. — 10 years ago

Michelle Hagen

9.2

This is tasting perfect to open right now as a 2007. Black plum with a slight liquorish or anise flavor. Fine structured tannins. Really tasting great!!!! — 11 years ago

Ryan Kay

9.5

Kaari bundle at Westerly — 11 years ago

Elizabeth Flynn

9.0

2012 on 11/5/17. — 7 years ago

Kevin Løk

9.3

No one should buy this. Save it all for me. — 7 years ago

with Caroline

Marty McNees

9.0

Good value — 7 years ago

Amanda Vernon

9.2

Brilliant.. Green and crisp. Nice high✨ — 8 years ago

Daniel Blaylock

9.0

Cool northern Rhone blend, a little pricey though. Juicy, round and soft. — 8 years ago

Gustavo D'Arthenay

9.0

Great fruity notes and complimented meats and cheeses perfectly. — 10 years ago

Amy Morse

9.6

On second thought, I love this wine! — 10 years ago

with Adam

Ashley Busing

9.8

9.99 westerly, berry, medium-bodies — 11 years ago