Adam Kincaid

9.5

This one is a showstopper. Complex and big. Heavy but with grace. Some really nice cab sauv components (88%) but you definitely get the petit Verdot (12%) too. Cassis, plum, blackberry fruits lead out but with some smoked cigar and tobacco leaf that is undeniable. Graphite and menthol. Its balanced perfectly with firm tannins and large acidity. Persists for a while. Gotta end the night with this one. — 4 months ago

with Jillian

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Fruit exclusively from the Martinelli Charles Ranch, two miles in from the Pacific, aged for 12 months in 25% new oak. Pale lemon color with aromas of stone fruits and blossom and spice. On the palate flavors of apple and pear with a touch of zesty lemon, crisp, with nitty vanilla notes. Nice mouthfeel, long finish, vivid acidity. — 2 months ago

Michael Chelus

9.1

Cherry, raspberry, cranberry, currant and oak. Light-bodied and moderate tannins. — 4 months ago

Adam Kincaid

8.9

Honestly, really enjoyed this within the red lineup we tasted. Its drinking nicely now, with some medium dark colors of garnet. Plum, blueberry, chocolate, potpourri, and a little spice. Medium+ body with rigid tannins. Might not age for long. — 4 months ago

with Jillian

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2021 vintage. Last tasted 8.7.24 (9.3). Nothing has changed. Still drop-dead gorgeous with the mouth of a drunken sailor. Medium/medium-heavy body. 03.23.25. — 2 months ago

Michael Chelus

9.2

Apple, lemon curd, honey, brioche and oak. Great acidity and balance. — 3 months ago

Austin Hohnke

9.1

I’ll take one pool full of this, please. — a month ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Pale lemon color with aromas of stone fruits and blossom and spice, fruit from the Martinelli Charles Ranch, two miles in from the Pacific, aged for 12 months in 25% new oak. On the palate flavors of apple and pear with a touch of zesty lemon, crisp, with nitty vanilla notes. Nice mouthfeel, vivid acidity, medium+ finish ending with fruit, vanilla and citrus mineral character. Nice! — a month ago

Damian

9.2

Serious wine, still some tannins, with plum, earthy notes and smoky. Great with grilled lamb. — 2 months ago

Nagib Nasr

9.2

Amazing Napa Cab. — 7 months ago