Paul K

9.5

Only had two bottles left. I opened this because I had the ‘13 935 the other night and it was on the backside of life. Great but most of the tension was gone. I opened this up thinking it too might not have much time left. It’s gorgeous. The tannins are mostly resolved but there’s still a touch of pucker on the finish providing a nice framing to the fruit. Also some acidity providing structure and tension.
The mouthfeel is incredible. Love the fruit. Black currant pinch, blackberry, coffee, with kirsch and black tea.
This bottle was my first experience with Hunnicutt. It and @Jason and Jennie ‘s reviews led to me joining the club. It’s my favorite club because of both the wine and the people. Tonight is a good wine night. Nice work @Justin Stephens
Go Gophers! — a month ago

Paul K

9.4

@Delectable this is the Collateral Red Wine blend not Chard.
Needs lots of time but shows great promise. — a year ago

Eoin Danaher

9.0

Stephens day tipple... Beautiful — 4 years ago

Mark Mannebach

9.3

2009 vintage is tasting great 15 years old. Still dark plum & currant up from with chocolate leather and slight asparagus tones. — 4 months ago

Paul K

9.4

Great tasting last night of wines below with @Justin Stephens and @Andrew Bohi over Zoom with a great group of friends including @James K. We missed @Vanessa and @J Greene.
It seemed everyone had a different favorite which speaks well to the quality and consistency from Hunnicutt. My WoTN was the Brinkman.
Dinner at Our Paladar in Rochester, MN. If you’re in the area or visiting, you have to check it out! Food and people are amazing!

2019 Richard Donner Chard
2019 Napa Cab
2019 Eastline Cab
2019 Wayside
2019 FS81
2019 Brinkman Block
2019 935 — 9 months ago

with Justin and James

Christopher Waddell

8.9

Good solid oaky red — 5 years ago

"Odedi"

9.2

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with red and black fruits, cedar, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco and herbs.

Long finish with fine grained tannins.

This is a delicious Merlot from Santa Clara Valley in California. Rich, yet elegant.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.

Good by itself, and will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec. Aged for 36 months in oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$24 (at release). — 6 months ago

Mark Mannebach

9.4

15 years later still has fruit up front with red cherry & boysenberry tones. Some earth and mineral towards end. — 9 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2017 vintage. This is the Earl Stephens Vineyard. Wasn’t popping up and didn’t merit expert review (tho requested) apparently. — 3 years ago

Joe Buser

9.0

Very good bottle of wine for the $$. — 5 years ago