Ken Venezio

9.5

This is for the Noumenon Syrah. Thompson Vineyards. Only 51 case made. Dovecote needs some love on this site. Blue and red berry and baking spice aromas on the nose. The palate is loaded with florals and black raspberry with a peppercorn finish on the backend. Just an excellent Syrah. — a day ago

Ken Venezio

9.4

Very floral on the nose. Stone fruits, bright cherry, cedar, tobacco, complexity galore and powerful. Full bodied with a never ending finish. — a month ago

Ken Venezio

9.1

An evening of Cakebread Cellars. The Pinot and CabFranc were the shining stars. Earthy tones with a hint of cherry and back spice. — a month ago

Ken Venezio

8.9

Needed a long decant to show its color. Love that brownish almost orange hue in the glass. Leads with sour cherry. Raspberry and cocoa with a decent finish. Very young but I don't think this would be a killer in 10 yrs. Drink it now but give it a decant. — 2 months ago

Ken Venezio

9.6

Inly black in the glass with an extraordinary nose. Heavy floral notes, blueberry, cassis and a hint of ripened raspberry. I'd go full-bodied on this Cab Franc. As it opened it showed amazing structure and elegance. The bottle age served it well. — 25 days ago

Ken Venezio

9.6

Amazing Cab sourced from Harlan Estate, BOND and Promontory young vines. Extraordinary complexity loaded with red and black fruits. Elegance, balance and everything you'd want in a special wine. Drinking fine now but easily handles another 5-10 yrs. — a month ago

Ken Venezio

9.3

A very fruit forward red blend. In a good way. It's basically a 50-50 Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah blend with a drip of Petite Syrah and Petit Verdot. Loads of black berries, blueberries and a full mouthfeel. Tannins could be a little more subtle. — 2 months ago

Ken Venezio

9.6

First the nose will hit you. Extraordinary. Next red berries, black berries, eucalyptus and orange back end. (I might be the only guy to get an orange note). Balance, structure and the finish all scream of a very special wine. I don't know this Martha of Martha's Vineyard but I'd love to meet her. Top 5 of the night. — a month ago

Ken Venezio

9.2

Openers of black plum, tart cherry, and florals throughout the glass. Adding a touch of mulled spices. Smooth tannins with a decent finish. — a month ago

Ken Venezio

9.1

Might have let this one get past its peak. Still has some fruit but little life left. Red berries, raspberries, plums and some flint. Still has some oakiness. Tannins have definitely softened and very drinkable but its time has passed. — 2 months ago