David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

I compare the Heitz Napa to the Joseph Phelps Napa in many ways. I believe the Phelps is slightly less vintage dependent than Heitz. But, this 07 like the vintage in Napa, sensational.

This 2007 is peaking. Perfectly ripe & juicy; brambly blackberries, creamy black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries/kirsch, blueberries come on late and poached strawberries on the edges. The tannins are still dark and tarry. Rich, sweet, dark soils, mid & dark berry cola, anise, steeped black tea, dry tobacco, used leather, cedar/sandalwood, clove, nutmeg, some cinnamon & vanillin, moist, grey volcanic clay, dry crushed rocks, limestone, mid spice, hints of grilled meat, some fresh/dry herds, a tad of eucalyptus, stewy/tumble weed, fresh & withering dark, red, blue florals framed in violets, excellent round acidity, the scope of the finishes encompasses; balance for days, nice structure & tensioned, elegant, polished and lasts two minutes.

Photos all taken around their tasting room on Hwy 29 when their tasting was still the last free tasting in Napa. Still not over the family selling to a corporation that has no wine experience. — 2 months ago

Neil Blaze

9.2

The producer of this lovely wine likens this ancient Georgian variety to sauvignon blanc. While this did have similar aromas of grass and lemon pith, as well as tropical fruit notes on the palate, I found this to be softer, and less tangy, than sauv blanc. Almost tastes like sauv blanc blended with riesling! 100% Rkatsiteli. 9/15/22. — 2 years ago

Lucinda Guinn

9.1

Great Georgian pick from primrose. Tart and sour with a nice finish. — 3 years ago

Tooty Frooty

9.2

Vin & Natur.
Maffig oranginovino — 5 months ago

Eric Urbani

9.2

Barbie movie prep. — 9 months ago

Neal Ferry

9.0

A late post from several days ago….Washington Cab, from Prosser, Washington, I worked on a freeway interchange there in 1978. The Cab, it’s fantastic — 2 years ago

with TwiLea

Saphu

9.5

Lovely all around — a year ago

Jody Wycech

9.0

Delicious. Well balanced acidity and tannins. jammy. Paired well with Georgian dumplings and katchupuri. Would also be great on its own. — 10 months ago

with Ethan, Peter and 1 other

Colleen Z

9.0

Bold, dry amber wine - high in tannins, acidic, notes of honey, apricot, cherry and orange. Beautiful Georgian wine. — 3 years ago

with Triza

Kayla Abe

9.2

Cherry, hibiscus, a bit of spritz. Banger of a Georgian rosé. — 3 years ago