Severn Goodwin

9.2

2005 | Zinfandel
Turley Wine Cellars; Mead Ranch
Napa Valley; Atlas Peak, CA, USA
(91-93; Drink 2015-25)

Delayed 2023 Thanksgiving with the extended family. — 14 days ago

Adam Gäfvert

9.2

Classically styled Pauillac with plenty of currants, leather, pencil shavings, spice box. Nice firm tannins that ads a youthful posture. Starting to enter its peak. — 2 months ago

Frank Heinz

9.4

Happy Anniversary! Very good blend! — 4 months ago

Shay A

9.4

This was served during my annual WWC hosting. Typical format of sparkler, three whites, four reds, one dessert, all served blind.

Poured alongside the 2003 Mondavi VHR as a comparison. 60 cab/40 merlot.

Decanted an hour. The similarities between this and the ‘03 Mondavi VHR the first hour was shocking…even as the host, I wondered if I switched the wines. Slight hint of brett but certainly not overpowering. Leather, herbs de Provence, sweet vanilla pipe tobacco, graphite up front aromatically. Dark roast mocha, red and black berry fruit, cassis, really nice vein of acidity and tannin. This remained unchanged during the lunch. Seems like it’s in a peak window (maybe close to the top?) where I imagine it will hold another 5-7yrs easily before turning more tertiary. — 4 months ago

Stuart Pollack

9.1

Nice Cabernet Sauvignon. Powerful wine that must be consumed with steak or strong cheese. Quite good with filet mignon or strong American cheddar. No need to wait: ready to drink right out of the bottle. Well-made but unremarkable and expensive at $64 for what it is. — 2 months ago

Tom Kohli

8.9

Cape May - Grana — 3 months ago

Paul Jakubowski

9.0

Identical to the bottle I had last week :) — 4 months ago

with Brooke

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Primarily Zinfandel with a bit of Petite Sirah (10%) blended in. Intense dark ruby/purple color. The aromas and flavors of black cherry/raspberry, blueberry, rose petals, black licorice, fresh herbs and pepper spice are equally as intense. Noticeable vanilla and pleasant earthiness on the long and lingering finish. Rich, complex, juicy and powerful (16% Alcohol) but nicely balanced. Quite memorable. — 2 months ago

Jody Scharf

9.2

pleasantly surprisingly delicious 😋 — 3 months ago

C

9.4

With R, a gift bottle from Jenny! Very deep — 4 months ago