Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.3

(Release Spring 2020) The 2015 Corliss Syrah is a seriously good effort from a somewhat challenging vintage for red wines in Washington State. Aged in French oak puncheons (35%) for 26 months prior to bottling, this wine exudes class. On the nose this takes on intense blue and dark fruit aromatics with exotic spices and chocolate that round out this expressive profile. The palate shows a soft, pillowy texture, engaging ripe dark berries, mocha, tar and roasted dates that combine with a good sense of freshness. This is showing marvelously at this stage and will cellar well for another decade or more. Drink 2020-2029- 93 — 8 days ago

Tom Casagrande

9.0

A terrific (and cheap) weeknight red. There’s no indication of the blend on the bottle, but it smells and tastes like Bordeaux varieties. Beautiful sweet ripe cherry, dusty earth, baking spices. In the mouth, savory notes take over, with lots of dark minerality and dark cherry notes. Lengthy finish. Not terribly complex or deep, but very tasty and pure. — 11 days ago

Mark Flesher

9.2

Nose of this is 100% Kit-Kat bar. This is the only thing that came to mind. The entry is soft, well rounded, black fruits, dates and herbed nuts. Finishes with a hint of toasted cedar. This wine will continue to develop and I think it will be singing in 5 years. Today, not bad for sure. Feel this one will achieve 93-94 but solid 91 now. — 14 days ago

with Dan and Shay

David Shaw

8.9

Jongleur Petit Verdot red table wine, Columbia Valley, Dionysus Vineyards, 292 cases made. Dense purple red, highly extracted pigment. Butter, black currant and spearmint notes in nose initially. Black currant flavor with lots of chewy tannins, with a slightly salty black licorice finish. Allow 30 minutes to open; nuanced, lightly flavored but depth of fruit, good acidity, an undercurrent of anise, fruit and floral character, but well integrated. Moderate skin astringency. — 6 days ago

Skip Smyser

9.3

A marvelous winemaker Dinner at Capitol Cellars. Outstanding 🍷🍷🍷 — 2 days ago

Justin Hart

9.4

Huge flavor and succulent tannins in this one. Red stone fruits, bacon fat, white pepper, rose petals and a hint of pencil lead all greet the pallet over the span of a minute or so after each sip. Very floral and spicy on the nose. This could easily go another 4-5 years, probably a lot longer. Yum! — 2 days ago

with Cherish and Jen

Michael Meyer

9.3

Drinks more as if it were Cab-dominated with some cassis and tobacco notes (but of course it is mostly Merlot). Tannins are strong but resolved for a suave mouthfeel. Plenty of pepper and candied spice to add to an elegant balance. Held up perfectly to elk loin. — 5 days ago

Joe Gillies

9.2

Drank with seafood night in Wildwood NJ. Paired perfectly. Riesling type aromas. 68% sauvignon blanc and 32% semillon. Creme brulee, tropical fruit, cream, and a medium to full body. — a day ago

Sarah Milsow-Guenther

9.4

Forgot to take a photo of the bottle before our server took it, oops. Wow was this tasting nice for a 10 y/o bottle. So much dark fruit on this with some lovely chocolate and spice notes. Decanted a bit and enjoyed for a few hours with dinner. Such an amazing wine for the price. — 18 days ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.9

Relatively well balanced cab. Good value. — 7 days ago