The blue label is an extraordinary achievement. At 55% Abv this one is perplexing. — 9 years ago
Nice, full flavor with smooth finish. $12 @ WM. — 10 years ago
WM tasting. — 11 years ago
Amazing, full body, nice tannins — 12 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! — 12 years ago
Olga Raffault 2002 - simply yum. Thank Michael Wheeler! — 13 years ago
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WM YY SJ — 8 years ago
Solid WM find
30% grenache noir. 70% syrah — 9 years ago
Drinking well. Dark fruit, tannins softening. Long dusty finish — 9 years ago
Oak fermentation. WM tasting. — 11 years ago
Very smooth Bordeaux from Lay & Wheeler cellar, another 11 to go! — 12 years ago
Love it. N/A in PR. Buy in USVI. — 13 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
Tim's birthday set — 9 years ago
11.69 (14.99) World M Very nice. Would buy again. 10/6/2018 16.99->10.79 WM — 10 years ago
Like standing behind an 18-wheeler. In a good way, while eating a peach. — 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
Mark Flesher
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