So cool!!! — 10 months ago
Popped and poured; enjoyed over two days and consistent throughout. The Founders Reserve VII is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 52%, Syrah 35%, Merlot 8%, and Cabernet Franc 5% from a half dozen vineyard sources: StoneTree, Firethorn, DuBrul, Kiona, Weinbau, and Rasa’s estate vineyard in The Rocks District. The quality of the sources is obvious. The wine pours a deep ruby color with a near opaque core. Medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. No signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with black currants, brambles, blueberries, lavender, stoney minerals, some vanilla and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the tannins are grippy. Another solid edition of the Founder’s series. Definitely on the young side but drinking well now and I expect it will do so through 2030 with relative ease.
— a year ago
Gloriously delicious! — 3 months ago
Light tannins. Balanced on the tongue. Dark barries. Great nose, fruitier nose than taste. Easy drink. — 6 months ago
This was fabulous! — 3 months ago
Wears lightly the 15.6% ABV. Pretty robust, but the bright fruit profile abd structure save it from being heavy. This is nicely done, especially at $23. — 6 months ago
Delicious. Full body — 2 years ago
The smell of a fresh ripe pear.
Medium to heavy weight, candied ginger, apricot, star fruit. Deliciously bright acidity with a touch of effervescence. Aged to perfection- I could see this getting Interesting in 10 years. Yet so freaking good right now.
Golden drops of absolute pleasure.
— 2 years ago
David Shaw
Revisiting the vintage. A cheapie but great value — a month ago