Steve Mitchell

9.3

Perfect wine to pair with our grilled salmon and salad. — 8 months ago

Doug Powers

9.2

Rich, deep, complex, very fine Pinot Noir, long finish, very nice, needs aging!! — 9 months ago

with Jim

Nicole Polanco

10

Had the 2018 with Kristen and Al, super good light Pinot — 4 years ago

Sara Gravesen

10

Nice balance of wines, smooth and delicious. Recommended at Del friscos double eagle to go with our tomahawk steak and scallops. Amazing! Will be purchasing again! — 5 years ago

Natasha Langton

8.9

Very enjoyable Christmas Day tipple - a veritable companion to a roast rib of beef. Silky and sublime. — 8 years ago

Ryo Hayashi

9.6

Williams Selyem Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Pinot Noir - Vintage 2000
熟成感と香りが別格！後味のタンニンが気になったが開くと柔らかくなって行くので問題なし。 — 9 years ago

Nathaniel DiMaggio

9.1

Started green and opened up beautifully! — 10 years ago

with Stacey, Todd and 1 other

Richard Hackathorn

9.1

Dry smooth, great with steak — 11 years ago

Julia Eklund

9.5

Aged very nicely. Lemon cookies and butterscotch. 14.7 alcohol but you would never know it. Nice acidity — 11 years ago

Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

8.9

Baked Apple, butterscotch, baking spices and a little warm and finish. Ready now. — 12 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Krupp Brothers – Cabernet Sauvignon “Veraison” 2009
Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley – USA 🇺🇸

Overview:
From the famed Stagecoach Vineyard, this 2009 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon shows why Krupp Brothers has earned a reputation for power and finesse. At nearly 15 years, it’s still on the ascent, with structure and depth that promise more evolution ahead.

Aromas & Flavors:
Layers of dark cassis, blackberry compote, and black cherry mingle with graphite, cedar, and espresso. Hints of dried violets and cocoa powder emerge with air, weaving a bouquet that is both bold and nuanced.

Mouthfeel:
Full-bodied and dense, yet polished. Firm tannins and vibrant acidity still hold the core tightly, making it feel youthful despite its age. The finish is long, savory, and mineral-driven, echoing dark fruit and spice.

Food Pairings:
A classic match for dry-aged ribeye, braised short ribs, or wild mushroom risotto.

Verdict:
An outstanding wine, multi-layered, complex, and still climbing toward its peak. A bottle to savor now with decanting, but also a treasure for collectors willing to wait.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight:
This vintage remains one of the standout expressions of Stagecoach Vineyard fruit, alongside 2010, it is a benchmark release. Collectors take note: the 2009 is still gaining complexity and shows remarkable staying power. — 8 months ago

Joe DAscoli

9.5

This wine was excellent. Really vibrant — 9 months ago

Shengli Hu

9.0

2018 much more minerality on the nose! Not what Zin reminds you of. Red cherries blackberry black pepper spices licorice medium acidity long spicy finish moderate body dark. notes from visit to the winery.

Alexander Valley. Bright red volcanic soils, steep rocky slopes and western exposure. — 4 years ago

Michael Plantz

9.2

Buttery, light oak, slightly sweet, great with light food - 2015 vintage — 7 years ago

Mike Swann

9.2

Very nice Bordeaux with a spicy long finish. — 9 years ago

Jon Grauman

9.4

Great wine! My last bottle... only wish I could find more of it. — 10 years ago

Justin Ennis

9.4

Killer........ — 11 years ago

Michael Spinella

9.6

Paired perfectly with our salad of lettuce, figs, nectarine,and feta. — 11 years ago

Richard Hanke

9.1

Has aged well — 12 years ago

Ray Isle

Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine

9.5

Drinking very well right now. Honeysuckle, lemon curd, pear-caramel. — 13 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

2023 vintage. 09.24.25. — 8 months ago

Adrienne Rapacki

9.1

Rating for the rest at Linebaugh’s — 9 months ago

with Kim, Phil and 1 other

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Deep Ruby color, purple edges, with aromas of dark fruits, spice, floral and earthy notes, aged 13 months, somewhat evenly split between new, 1, 2 & 3 year old oak. On the palate flavors of wild blackberries and raspberry with smoky spice, vanilla and black pepper notes wrapped in lively acidity. Fine sweet tannins, long finish, great structure ending with fruit, spice and slight earthy tones. Drinks well now, will last a decade. — 10 months ago

Anna Sangiacomo

9.8

Notes of black cherry, with aromas of raspberry hints of tarragon and dried herbs. This is a very elegant wine with extremely refined tannins that seem to saturate the entire pallet. So amazing !!!  — 5 years ago

Priya K Santoro

9.0

Easy drinking, solid wine — 9 years ago

Lyn Cuevas

9.3

Fabulous zin! Perfectly balanced all around! This particular allocation is always the first to sell out! Need I say more? — 9 years ago

Kendra Passow

9.0

Smooth, big spicy flavor. Great smell — 11 years ago

Matt Duncan

9.5

Splendid fruit, cracked pepper tannin. — 11 years ago

M. Ventre

9.2

This is has definitely come together more since November. — 11 years ago

Ray Hartnedy

9.0

Rosey and nutty nose, complex flavors with a long finish. Balanced. — 13 years ago