Adam Gäfvert

9.5

Full bodied with classic cabernet qualities that are balanced with luxurious oak handling. What stands out for me with this famous wine is its purity. It’s graceful and brings great enjoyment over the course of a dinner. — 2 months ago

David Vielhauer

9.7

Generously shared by a new friend. Drank alongside 2013 Scarecrow. Definitely held its own. First SQN. Freaking love Grenache — a year ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.6

Final Tony Soter vintage. Vines plants in 1945, now the source for scarecrow. Absolutely epic. — a year ago

Laith A

9.5

Wow!!! This is a great wine!! Dense and well structured, soft - medium tannins, tons of black and blue fruits with a hint of vanilla and savory herbs! Made by Celia Welch from Scarecrow — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.4

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark ruby in color with a reddish/ brick rim.

Nose of blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, cedar, cola, vanilla, spices, espresso, light herbs, dark chocolates, tobacco, peppercorn, light alcohol and leather.

Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black plums, figs, tobacco, cedar, leather, vanilla, licorice, spices, herbs, coffee, chocolates and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a fabulous Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Well balanced with a great mouthfeel. Complex and interesting. Elegant, rich and fruit forward.

This 14 year old is drinking very nicely right out of the bottle, and better with air. Tannins show up after 2 hours in the decanter, and bring in nice structure.

Thank you Scott for sharing this with me.

Does not drink like a 14 year old at all, and feels much younger. Will continue to age nicely in the next few years. Feels like it is nearing its peak. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years.

Good by itself or with food. A great sipping wine to have with good friends. This is a gorgeous wine.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (85% new) French oak barrels for 16 months.

15.2% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$225. — 3 months ago

with Scott

Suneal Vishnupad

9.7

Extremely surprising. Really excellent. Lots of fruit and power, yet purity and slight minerality. Reminded me of scarecrow a bit # — 2 years ago

with Kayla

GaryWEdwards

9.3

Big arse cab. Whoa. Young but benefits from generous decant. — 4 months ago

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.6

Needs 4-6 hours at this point.
Vinious 97🤷🏼‍♂️
I opened this way too early, definitely a 2nd day with a big decant. This is a classically styled cabernet, you wouldn’t open a 2018 Ridge or Heitz, Scarecrow, Dominus etc etc,,,,
My bad
These are two fabulous wines from Chris Phelps. The 2018 in particular is brilliant. When I think of reference-point wines from Sleeping Lady, the Ad Vivum Cabernet is very high up on the list of wines that captures all of the finesse of this site. — 10 months ago

Andres Olave

9.2

Straw, peach — 2 years ago

Kimberly Anderson

9.1

Scarecrow winemaker, Ceilia Welch. Black olive, black fruit aromas. Luscious black fruit and spice. Long, velvety finish — 3 years ago

with Chad