Adam Kincaid

9.6

Was handed a glass of this and without even knowing anything was incredibly impressed. Thought it to be a French wine too, had no inkling it was Napa Cab. Beautiful purple colors that showcases a robust and complex bouquet of blackberries, dark cherry, tobacco, and chocolate. Has some spices too but they are pinned back by the fruit. Medium tannins with medium+ acids, super smooth and well balanced. Vanilla cola, cedar, black currants and more tobacco and chocolate give it a robust and lively blend. Great finish! — 24 days ago

Adam Kincaid

9.1

Beautiful all throughout. Light yellow and tinges of light green. Lots of lemon and citrus-like notes with peaches and pears. Small amounts of flint too. Medium acids, weightier mouthfeel than I anticipated which is appreciated, but no heavy oak or butter components. Instead, we’re gifted with some soft toffee, light caramel, and strong minerality. Good long finish too. — a month ago

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Adam Kincaid

7.9

Made for mimosas but we’re finishing the night with some bubbles. Smells sweet, like an apple tart but doesn’t bring up much in terms of depth and spice. There are some vague stone fruit flavors, but mostly sticky apples. Bubbles are a bit meh. Probably would be great by the pool on a hot day. — a month ago

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Adam Kincaid

9.0

Went with this to pair with some upscale Mexican food and it didn’t disappoint! Light straw color with a very present nose featuring citrus, green apple, and brine. Beautiful mouthfeel with a medium body and sticky or oily traits. Yet it was bright and crisp, showing good balance, with flavors of lemon and tangerine and salty stones. Great long finish. — a month ago

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Adam Kincaid

8.9

WSJ wine from Lise. On the pricier side. Purple, nearly blue color around the edges. Giving wafts of vanilla and blackberry, a touch of chocolate and cigar. A fruit bomb through, with a lot less tannins and structure than anticipated. It’s not watered down, it just not super dimensional for the price point. — a month ago

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Adam Kincaid

8.6

A but one dimensional but tasty nonetheless. Light color, a pale lemon yellow. Sticking one’s nose in the glass results with aromatics of apples and toasted nuts. Drinks light, a bit stringent, with citrus dominating the palate, a little green herbiness too. Medium acidity. Short quick finish, leaves your mouth dry and salivating. — a month ago

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Adam Kincaid

8.8

This definitely screams sauv blanc in every direction. Light, nearly translucent straw yellow. Grapefruit and pineapple proliferate, but in getting whiffs of tangerine and green apple skins. Very light with low-medium acidity. No noise on the tongue either, just strong sour citrus and some wet stone. It’s refreshing and easy to drink. Total steal for $10. — a month ago

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Adam Kincaid

8.7

Dark red crimson, looks inky. Picking up some fruity pipe tobacco, vanilla, some new leather, and raisins. Above average tannins, low acidity, dark cherries and pie spices throughout. Good finish, but everything falls slightly flat. $45 is a bit much here. — a month ago

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Adam Kincaid

9.0

Not typically a huge fan of the sweeter stuff, normally a brut drinker, but this is good when paired with salty desserts. Pale yellow, with some floral aromatics dancing out. Great bubbles. Medium bodied. Honeyed pears, apricots, green apples proliferating through each sip. Not much to disagree with. — a month ago

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Adam Kincaid

9.0

Drinking a 3L from 2013 in late ‘24. Love the big format bottles and aging potential. This could go a lot longer I think but is also fine to drink now.

Standard Caymus flavors and aromas that made the brand known. Dark inky crimson color. Blueberries and blackberry fruit mixed with vanilla alongside the tell-tale signs of wet band-aid. Great tannins, medium-to-big acidity, good long finish. Really nice. — a month ago

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