Not much age between the Napa wines in the 15-wine lineup tonight. An 06 Bucella, a 74 BV Georges Latour, a 95 Seavey, a 2011 Wm. Harrison, and this one. This one won the "youthful ager" award of the night. Decanted in a swan-neck decanter, this wine had immense fruit forward notes and spice. Edges had rounded nicely. This wine was dark, full bodied, dense, and tasted like a 2010 or 2012. Excellent wine. The finish was still a bit tannic although an hour in the decanter really did help to elongate the finish. With the way this one was drinking tonight, this one has probably 10-20 years ahead of it. Drink or hold! — 8 years ago
Tim's birthday set — 8 years ago
Drinking well. Dark fruit, tannins softening. Long dusty finish — 9 years ago
Dry and citrusy like a good vinho verde should be. WM for $4.79! — 9 years ago
Nice, full flavor with smooth finish. $12 @ WM. — 10 years ago
WM tasting — 10 years ago
Very nice accompaniment to Pan Seared Veal Chop — 11 years ago
This wine is in a GOOD spot right now. CT Average of about 93, and I'd say that this is about right. 93-95 as this one still has probably 7-8 years before it is pop and pour. Acidic at the opening, but the patience (which we didn't have) would have served us well. Cabernet power from the front. Blackberry preserves, hint of mint, white pepper, hint of clove, middle that goes a little bit herbal, but still very considerable black fruit. Finishes strong, with pepper, spice. I know the last 750 I have is in danger, and hopefully I can also lay off the mag for at least a couple of years. — 7 years ago
Needs 3 years in bottle. Double decanted and was a nice dusty blackberry front, a little darker and floral in the middle. Finish is also quite floral, still rather acidic and lots of stiff oak tannin. Dusty and shale stone rich finish. Enjoyable classic Rutherford cab that doesn't try to be something it isn't. GREAT family owned boutique winery off the Silverado Trail. — 8 years ago
The blue label is an extraordinary achievement. At 55% Abv this one is perplexing. — 9 years ago
Very nice smooth wine — 9 years ago
Full, smooth. No bite at the end. Low tannin. Little to no leg. Plum flair : ) Going to drink it will spaghetti. Yum — 9 years ago
Oak fermentation. WM tasting. — 10 years ago
Wow. The softness is incredible for such a high proof. — 11 years ago
Only 514 cases made for this vintage and its standing up incredibly well, rope fruit, more peach stone, with coconut, acidity is bracing but balanced WM; Howard is the MAN! — 12 years ago
엘올리브 낮술~
WM YY SJ — 7 years ago
Nice SB from Rutherford. Perfect pair to a lighter pork fare. Nose of lemon. Palate is lemongrass, granny smith apple, nice acidity and nice length. Minerality on the finish. Can't really ask for more. Best part? 28 bucks for a SB that would go toe to toe with SB'S at twice the price! — 8 years ago
Solid WM find
30% grenache noir. 70% syrah — 8 years ago
Wow, this one is intense. Very special. — 9 years ago
On the whole, a good full-bodied Barolo with hints of rose on the finish. Decanted for two hours prior to drinking. — 9 years ago
11.69 (14.99) World M Very nice. Would buy again. 10/6/2018 16.99->10.79 WM — 9 years ago
Despite the age, bright and edgy. Lemon zest, sea-water with ripe melony-candied core. Very, very nice. — 10 years ago
WM tasting. — 10 years ago
Sehr guter Roter-
Crianza: Grenache Tempranillo,
Kräftig, stark, lecker!
( WM: Brasilien - Chile, Elferschiessen). Danke, Carmen
— 11 years ago
Richard WM part rugby, part sushi expert, 1/2 bro to Les Jung, is all great winemaker. This 2010 beauty is 85 Syrah 15 Viognier, fruit shines acidity is ripe but not overpowering, match it with a juicy lamb dish, with Moroccan spices, Tabouleh salad, happy place! — 11 years ago
Love it. N/A in PR. Buy in USVI. — 12 years ago
Mark Flesher
Umm... yeah..... so the last one of these I had didn't seem to be THIS good. I'd incite a riot if I gave this one what I really wanted to give. What a massive bouquet and palate of strawberry puree, crushed rock, pomegranate. Not too acidic. Rather full and viscous for a Rose.....aaaaand it's my last as well. — 7 years ago