Andrew McIntyre

9.5

Very indulgent champagne with overripe fruit and balance. Joy to drink and amazing packaging...for similar money i prefer an aged DP or a Krug — 15 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

2013 Kelham Vineyards “Sons” Proprietary Red – Oakville, Napa Valley

Crafted by Rawson Kelham and inspired by his wife Susanna’s love for balanced reds, “The Sons” is a masterful blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 10% Sangiovese. Lovingly bottled by Rawson’s stepsons—who’ve been at the helm of this line for over 20 years—this 2013 vintage was cellared until 2016, with just 300+ cases produced.

Now, over a decade since harvest, this wine is a revelation. The blend unfolds seamlessly-structured, layered, and impossibly harmonious. Aromatically, it’s a mature tapestry of dark cherries, dried herbs, cedar, and hints of worn leather. On the palate, it’s intense yet controlled: lush black fruit, plum, a whisper of tobacco, and an echo of sweet balsamic reduction that brings complexity without weight.

What’s most striking is its youthful acidity—this bottle feels alive, still pulsing with energy as if it’s just waking up. That freshness paired with age-built depth makes it one of the most compelling wines I’ve had from Kelham (and I’ve had many—see my past notes!).

This is Oakville at its best. Bold, nuanced, timeless.

Speechless after the first glass. Crazy delicious.
Cheers! — 6 months ago

Jeremiah Glazer

9.4

Green apple and dried cranberry goodness! Pleasantly tart with a slightly puckering finish. — 2 years ago

Ali

10

2022. Very tight wine, takes about an hour to open up but delicious once it does. — 5 days ago

Jody Scharf

9.4

beautiful blend that was better the next day. — a month ago

Norman

9.6

Probably WOTN although I think the Abreu is a better wine. This one just went better with the food as opposed to the Abreu which should have been decanted and had on its own. — 8 months ago

Mark Mannebach

9.5

Smooth as silk. 2011 vintage is tasting great. Plum, boysenberry, black currant, tobacco notes. — 13 days ago

romo

8.9

15.2! If you’re so inclined. It is quite a show@ — 4 months ago

Jody Scharf

9.0

Cab that misses the acids I enjoy, some age but ready now. — 9 months ago

Neal Ferry

9.0

This is extremely mild or neutral as Red Blends. Very Drinkable — 2 years ago