Shay A

9.2

Pleasantly surprised. ‘97s have been fairly consistent as they’ve aged (not sure they’ve reached the hype of expectations, but some have), and this being a low-barrier to entry purchase from a reputable producer made it an easy choice to acquire.

Followed over a few hours from bottle and it held strong.

Faded color with the red core starting to dull. Quick whiff of some VA, but it dissipated quickly. Aromatics of old pipe tobacco, fig and brambly red fruits. Old school Napa on the palate (13.8 ABV) with a more lively profile…red and black fruits with cedar, more tobacco and some dark cacao (which turned to a confectionary chocolate Tootsie Roll taste at the finish). Acidity is hanging in there but definitely in the drink-now zone. — a day ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Deep ruby color. Aromas of black fruits, spices and oaky finish. Solid wine that should age well. — 8 months ago

Kellin

9.4

Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon blend. Tropical fruit, maple syrup aroma, melon, pineapple. Easy drinking. — 3 years ago

Steve Somermeyer

9.2

Fruit fading but still there with a long satisfying finish on the palates — 13 days ago

Cameron Parry

9.2

Sweet dark fruits, nice oak contribution and integration, mellow round mouthfeel, bright and balanced acidity. Excellent new world take on classic Bordeaux blend. Old world stylings with new world ripeness. — 4 months ago

Kellin

9.6

Beautiful blue fruit and black cherry. Bold tannins in a Left Bank style blend. Hay, star anise, sage. Let this one age a bit. — 3 years ago

Brian Nickerson

9.2

Impossibly smooth with a subtle jolt of tannin and dark berries. — 3 years ago

Ron R

9.1

We didn’t detect any smoke. I like it. — 2 months ago

with Mo

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

Stunner of an OG Napa cab. Still firing! — 5 months ago

Heather Rostker

9.6

Wonderful Cabernet with some great company! Smooth and elegant. — 2 years ago

with Mary and Dave