Ming L

9.0

The nose shows ripe blueberry and raspberry, dried fig, cedar, baking spices, and subtle tobacco. Full body with silky texture. A bit heat at the end of a long finish.

Not nearly as good as the Fredericks Vineyard bottling of the same vintage. — 2 days ago

Ming L

9.0

Less than $30 at the restaurant and it punches way above its weight.

Mixed basket of citrus and tropical fruits on the aromatic nose. High acidity but there is nice weight and texture on the palate. Lovely saline minerality as well. Totally quaffable. — 6 days ago

Ming L

9.1

This is a bit of bruised apple, nutty notes that I rarely detected from their single vineyard bottlings. But overall still quite fresh with good tensions and texture. — 11 days ago

Ming L

9.3

I’m surprised by how well this 2020 bottling showed.

Captivating aromas of sour cherry, plum, cedar, dried herbs and mushroom, and a touch of tobacco. The palate is quite concentrated and powerful yet composed and elegant. Fresh acidity and firm yet fine grained tannins. Should age beautifully. — 22 days ago

Ming L

9.2

2013 is a great Napa Cab vintage, so I’m somewhat surprised that there is only 57% Cab in the blend.

Still quite stern and massive, I got this wall of dark fruit, tannins and extract, with acidity underneath it, but not necessarily a lot of charm. The structure softens a bit after 2 hours, revealing more fruits, herbs, and savory complexity. I think this needs another 4-5 years. — 3 days ago

Ming L

9.2

It’s so good for an entry level Cab though it’s not inexpensive. It seems the winery no longer offers the KB bottling through retail.
This particular bottle shows nice development with a more rounded supple palate - less power and richness. Thoroughly enjoyable. — 10 days ago

Ming L

9.3

Another fantastic 2011 bottling. And as good as the 2011 Monte Rosso is , this appeals to me more at this stage.

The Monte Rosso is darker, earthier, and more mineral, whereas this has the lingering red fruit note that adds to the aromatic lift. Same green/herbal edge but more integrated. Silky texture with mellow tannins but still has good tension on the palate. — 16 days ago

Ming L

9.0

80% Meunier and 20% Pinot Noir from the village of Trigny northwest of Reims. 4g/L dosage. Usually 3 years on lees with about 30% reserve wine.

Strawberry, red currant, raspberry and perhaps a little red cherry on the nose. Fine mellow but persistent mousses. Generous palate with round soft texture. Hint of grapefruit bitterness on the medium finish.
— 4 days ago

Ming L

9.3

100% Sangiovese. Mazzei bottled this as Vicoregio 36 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione since 2017.

This has the concentration, richness, and depth of a BdM, yet remains firmly in Chianti territory with sour cherry, dried herbs, and the slightly savory finish. The bright acidity is as good as it gets. Fantastic! — 8 days ago

Ming L

9.3

I think this is much better than their regular Napa Valley bottling and worth the $20 premium.

The nose showcases the classic Napa fruits from a great vintage with blackberry, plum, cassis, cedar, vanilla, and touches of fresh herbs and menthol. The palate is supple yet lively, more about balance and proportion than power and depth. Quite elegant. Silky tannins. — 17 days ago