Robert McGurgan

9.4

Golden. Clove, vanilla, mellow acidity. The oak is pleasant and not overwhelming. Delicious. — 5 months ago

Doug Powers

9.7

Super dark purple color, very primary dark fruits, rich, good balance, (ripe) tannins are there, but drinks like a 10-year-old Cal Cabernet, absolutely fabulous!!! — 2 years ago

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Mike Saviage

9.4

Cask J1. Dark blackish tawny color. Very much opaque. Wispy, rustic nose. Notes of charcoal, roses, mocha, cola, vanilla, and charred barrel. Seems very old to me. Is it fortified? While I'm trying to ascertain what this might be, it's revealed as old school Cal Cab. Pretty impressive stuff. — 3 years ago

Doggfather

9.2

Loving Bruno’s Cal-Ital style for a long time now. Best Of breed — 4 years ago

Doug Powers

9.4

Absolutely lovely older Cal Cab, faint browning, still shows loads of structure, just a trace of a green note lurks underneath, but balanced with a long, lingering finish, great stuff!! — a year ago

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Stephen Redenbaugh

9.1

Malvasia, Tocai Friuli, and Chardonnay blend that has become an old and trusted friend over the past few years. The 2019 is medium gold, bit higher ABV than past vintages at 14.1, and the weight on the palate is considerable though lively and not cloying. Round, sweet, juicy fruit with notes of melon, peach, and lychee dominate, but there’s a hint of funky shroomy bottom that balances things out before the creamy, lengthy finish. I’m so happy that these Cal-Ital blends are gaining a foothold in the New World. This wine rocks with Mediterranean cuisine like lamb/chicken Kabobs with dilled herby rice and creamy hummus. Solid QPR and I’m finding that as summer finally sneaks in, I’m popping more and more white table blends. — 2 years ago

Charles Mires

9.4

Outstanding 100 % carignan. Deep and rich. — 4 years ago

Doug Powers

9.3

Backward mountain fruit, but not as tannic as I’d expected, though this should easily last another 25 years, old school Cal Cabernet (13% ABV) that I long for!! — 2 years ago

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Doug Powers

9.0

Always been a fan of the 1995 Cal Cabs, this shows just a trace of a green note up front, but nicely balanced, ready to drink, second label Laurel Glen!! — 2 years ago

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Carter White

9.3

Bursting with flavor. Juicy citrus fruit, mouth watering acidity, and a salty minerality. — 4 years ago