Loren Grossman

Vintner Wilde Farm Wines

9.0

Holding up surprisingly well. Autumnal to be sure, with notes of spicy black licorice / licorice root, coffee, black pepper, camphor and mint. Black fruit with extended air. I miss this label very much. — 4 years ago

Loren Grossman

Vintner Wilde Farm Wines

9.3

So good. Old school mountain cab. Seamless. — 10 years ago

Uli Klumpp

9.0

Quite powerful fruit and acidity. Aged well, lots of sediment required decanting. Some funk on the first night, gone on the second. Good, but not as good as the Paso Robles Syrah of previous years.

Winemaker's comment: Deep & dark. Classic Syrah bouquet w/ bright, spicy flavors. Rich & complex, fine finish. Unfined/unfiltered. Bottled May 2004. — 11 years ago

Uli Klumpp

9.1

Light, fresh, exciting - subtlely shows its age toward the finish. Rhone experience from the Central Coast. Still pleasant several days later.

Winemaker's Comment: Characteristic smokey, floral, Syrah fruit bouquet. Bright fruit, "dusty" - elegant fruit/tannin balance. Bottled Sept. 1998. — 11 years ago

Uli Klumpp

9.3

Really nice... got this at a bargain price from Ahlgren's ongoing library sale. Aged very gracefully, beautiful garnet color. On the subtler side, feels like a French Cab rather than a CA one (I was told that the fruit doesn't always ripen entirely in this vineyard). Winemaker's comments: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Dusty, velvety, aromatic varietal bouquet with hints of cherries. Fully balanced palate, soft tannins, good finish. Egg white fined, unfiltered. 257 cases produced. Bottled December 6, 1990. — 12 years ago

Uli Klumpp

9.3

Decided to open the most aged bottle in the house this weekend, and it was remarkable. The old Napa at its finest, bold yet light footed, still fresh, balanced with well integrated tannins and noticeable acidity. This wine complemented a grass fed ribeye steak with potato gratin exceptionally well.
Winemaker’s Comment: 100% York Creek Vnyd. Cab. Sauv. Complex, spicy, varietal bouquet with hints of currants. Fine balance and finish, unfined and unfiltered. Bottled July 1982 [sic]. — 9 years ago

Uli Klumpp

9.0

Interesting one from the 70s... seemed over the hill at first, but with some air it came back to life. Would have been great if it had a bit more fruit left.
Winemaker's Comment: 79% Cabernet Sauv. from Tepusquet; 17% Petite Sirah and 4% Merlot from Ventana Vineyards. Full, rich flavors & color. Unfined. Bottled March 1982. D.D.A. — 10 years ago

Dr. Wo

9.0

A sentimental fave, visited several times. When the Ahlgrens, Val & Dexter, were retiring they sent me the sale prospectus. Dream on! I hope they are with us and well. The wine? Excellent as always, great example of Santa Cruz Mnts cab. — 11 years ago

Uli Klumpp

9.0

Was off to a bad start with this one... really needs proper decanting to separate the sediment, and I didn't. Fortunately got a good clear pour on the second day, and was able to experience it in all its glory. Not my favorite style of Pinot, but surely impressive. Lots of fruit, leather, tannins still present, and vibrant acidity. — 12 years ago

Nick Hewett

9.3

A testament to terroir, and sadly the end of an era. — 10 years ago

Michael Kilgore

9.4

Proxy review: neighbors brought it by. Aim thumbs up — 10 years ago

Jonas Johansson

9.1

Great Porto alternative. Why so much hate. This is great. — 11 years ago

Jeff Mcanally

9.3

2003 ......Amazing — 11 years ago

George Shiffler

9.1

An oldie but goodie! — 11 years ago