Nick Hodne

9.1

Good Paso cab example - lighter body and more restrained fruit compared to my usual Oakville suspects, but a nice ref enjoyed with some steak looking at the mountains. — 5 months ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Deep ruby color. Aromas of red currant, cherry, cassis and evergreen. Loads of black and red fruit in the palate, dry cedar finish. Amazing! — 18 days ago

Andy Hock

8.9

Blackberry, chocolate and clove. A little high alcohol, but well balanced otherwise and delicious. Moderate- tannins, recommend drink now-2027. — 15 days ago

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9.4

Brilliant violet. Pungent, mineral-accented cassis, cherry preserve, floral and pipe tobacco scents pick up a sexy vanilla quality as the wine opens up. Shows impressive depth as well as energy on the palate, offering sweet dark berry, cherry-vanilla and floral pastille flavors that become spicier on the back half. Finishes with excellent clarity and solid dark-fruit thrust, displaying harmonious tannins and lingering floral, vanilla and chewing tobacco notes. Aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, half of them new. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2020)
— 7 days ago

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9.1

Shimmering magenta. Spice-tinged blackcurrant and cherry aromas are complemented by suggestions of candied lavender and cured tobacco. Offers sappy dark berry, bitter cherry, mocha and cracked pepper flavors that gain weight and turn sweeter with air. The long, penetrating finish features harmonious tannins and lingering spice and floral qualities. (raised in a 50/50 mix of French and American oak, 35% of it new) (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2020)
— 7 days ago

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Deep ruby colored. Aromas of blackberry compote, boysenberry and graphite. Big hype on this one, I don’t think it’s worth the $60 bucks. — 5 days ago

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9.3

Opaque purple. Heady, smoke-tinged aromas of ripe black currant and cherry are complemented by suggestions of mocha, vanilla, cured meat and pipe tobacco. Sweet and expansive on the palate, offering deep-pitched dark fruit preserve, cherry cola, vanilla and floral pastille flavors sharpened by a hint of cracked pepper. Gently chewy tannins build steadily on a very long, dark-fruit- and spice-driven finish that leaves a hint of espresso behind. 70% new French oak. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2020)
— 7 days ago

Mike R

9.4

On Rhonda’s birthday, we just decided to do a little South American restaurant and bring along wines from the same region - the Don Melchor reserve cab has actually improved from a few years ago - opened and let catch it’s breath while we’re having a tasty chard and what do you know - first sip was Divine- truly an great example of why we on delectable take the time to post about our treats - finally I am lucky man -married 30 years and she is like wine I am mentioning - she gets better everyday - well played Mike - love you babe - happy birthday — 4 days ago

William Gardner

9.6

Surprisingly good. Actually has some complexity to it. A great start with what seems to be a cherry taste followed by some vanilla and finishes with the oak and bourbon. Fun. — 4 days ago

C D

9.0

Got this at Aldi for $9. Not a bad wine! It’s surprisingly smooth and has a nice finish. Would definitely buy it again as a nice house red. — 5 days ago