romo

9.2

Proper mineral and fruit balance. Pleasant tension and a fine finish. — 5 days ago

Andrew

9.3

2015 drunk in mid 2025. Deliciously fresh and fruity. Not showing an ounce of age. A bit lower in tannin than expected. Should be good for another several years.  — a month ago

Doug Powers

9.0

Ripe plum and also redfruit aromas and flavors, hides the ABV (15.2%) well, nice richness and depth, longish finish, lovely old vines Zinfandel! — a month ago

with Jim

Bruce Dunbar

9.2

A big wine in a big bottle that made a big group of friends very happy. The 2017 Evangelho Heritage (from magnum) is energetic with loads of sweet dark fruit. It doesn’t lack zing even though this year’s blend is short in Carignan — there are nice balancing acids and mild tannins. It is richer and riper than many vintages but still vibrant. — 12 days ago

Jean-Phillippe Landry

9.1

Dark cherries, soft, lovely and long taste — 2 months ago

Coleman

9.2

Smoked peppercorns — a month ago

Tom Casagrande

9.1

Balanced and vibrant. Yay Carignane! — 2 months ago

with Dan, Rebecca and 1 other

Mo

9.2

This wine tastes fantastic right now, but I agree with WS’s assessment that it could benefit from years in the bottle. Purchased on sale, $35, a steal.

WS: 94. This is broad and evokes plum, cherry, earth and iron aromas and flavors, picking up a salty taste while evolving on the palate. Supple in texture and nicely balanced, this is driven by lively acidity, with a light grip of tannins on the extensive finish. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best from 2026 through 2042. 22,000 cases made, 10,000 cases imported.

Bruce Sanderson
Issue Date: May 21, 2025
Release Price: $42/750mL — 3 days ago

Vino Joe

9.5

In the zone and hitting all the right notes! Lots of detail and weight even when these wines are fairly young. — a month ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Consistent throughout. The 2023 “Contra Costa County” pours, a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe mixed bramble fruit: blackberries, Marionberries, raspberries, black pepper, orange zest, menthol, and gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose where the orange citrus notes show a bit more prominently. The finish is medium+, bright and refreshing. 9 barrels produced. Drink now through 2038.  — 2 months ago