Brandon Boesch

9.1

Smells and tastes like Provence rose and a bit more structure typical of Bandol. Not approaching Kermit lynch imports from bandol but not bad for 12 bones. — 6 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Had this Year ago. More than 40 years, Ponzi Vineyards set the standard for New World Pinot production with many innovations & techniques. All 130 acres of Ponzi vineyards are certified sustainable. Aromas of rich ripe fruit and osk spice, aged for 20 months on French oak (30% new) with fruit from Ponzi's Aurora, Abetina and Madrona vineyards. On the palate cherry and strawberry flavors with currants, herb and licorice notes. Lingers, well balanced frame ending with spice, cedar & mineral tones. Nice! — 6 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.5

Made exclusively from the oldest Zin parcels in the vineyard. All the fruit in this wine is from vines dating back over 130 years. Cherry 🍒 cola, supple and silky. — 8 years ago

Ellen Clifford

8.9

There is a punch of pepper—green, black, and pink, and a smooth cocoa finish. Undercurrents of damp clay and pencil circulate through. It is bright and surprisingly light on its toes, and the tannins are smooth and unobtrusively integrated. With time, the nose grows a mocha note, speaking to both the roasty coffee bean notes and the cocoa. — 9 months ago

David White

8.9

Nice balance and length
Hoes well with my lamb loin bbq — 6 years ago

Rob Sternthal

9.4

This is young but full of fruit. Delicious. Smooth going down and not overly tannic. For new world drinkers, this is the wine you want. And at less than $130, it’s better than most above that level. Support Napa. Drink wine. — 7 years ago

Kate

9.4

What a steal! Incredible for $10 — 9 years ago

"Odedi"

9.8

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Dark ruby, almost inky in color, with a short brick rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cherry pie, spices, cedar, vanilla, leather, light earth, pencil lead, peppercorn, coffee, mocha and tobacco leaf.

Full bodied, bold and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, vanilla, leather, black currants, sweet chocolates, coffee, cola, peppercorn and spices.

Long spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley (To Kalon Vineyard). Showing great complexity with a great mouthfeel.

Rich, extracted and opulent. Fruit-forward and elegant. A delicious wine. Spicy with a teeth staining color.

This 15 year old from the great 2007 vintage is just beautiful now. Has a lot of years in it still, and will continue to age nicely in the 15 years.

Delicious right out of the bottle, and even better after 3 hours of airtime.

Good by itself as a sipping wine. I just loved it.

16% (!) alcohol by volume.

98 points.

$130. — 2 years ago

Armine

10

Great taste full hove red fruits and rose petals — 7 years ago

M&TPetty

9.0

Fruity Chardonnay, delightful. — 8 years ago