Tom Garland

9.4

Inspire Napa...Best of Oakville wine tasting
Moderated by Antonio Galloni, founder Vinous

WINES
2023 Favia cabernet
2016 Dalla Valle Maya
2013 Opus One
2023 Gamble estates cab
2023 Vine Hill Ranch cab
2023 Keplinger cab franc Detert vineyard

PANEL
Tom Gamble...Gamble estates
Ray Isle...wine editor,  Food and Wine
Bruce Phillips...owner Vine Hill Ranch
Michael Silacca...winemaker, Opus One
Maya  Dalla Valle...winemaker Dalla Valle — 22 days ago

with Brenda

Carl Fischer

9.4

Franc Friday continues. A completely different beast than the Detert. This is more restrained and less ripe but absolutely elegant and delicious. Medium bodied, with more floral than fruit notes, this still offers some fruit but skews more savory (yet lacks the green/olive flavors). Paired exceptionally well with food. — 8 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.8

Inspired by @Peggy Hadley and her visit with @Tom Garrett - I had to open my favorite vintage of this wine so far. So incredibly delicious I can’t say enough good things. Silky mouthfeel, great red fruits, graphite, leather, medium acidity, soft tannins - just so incredible. Pop and pour goodness. — 9 years ago

Howard Greenfield

9.3

beautiful wine from a 3 liter — 5 months ago

P Plusquellec

9.7

What a fantastic wine, vintage — a year ago

Eric L.

9.5

A Napa Cabernet Franc tasting with the family today. The Detert and the Larkin were the favorites of the group; both had gorgeous black cherry and blueberry fruit with terrific aromatic intensity. The Gandona Meia and the Studio Seven-Fifty need more time. The Turnbull was slightly corked. — 8 years ago

P Plusquellec

9.4

Magnum shared w/ Fam for Thanksgiving. Soft & well-rounded. — 6 months ago

Pooneet K

9.0

Nice Napa Cabernet Franc, but definitely would not have guessed Cab Franc at least from the old world comparison situation. Quite dark garnet, tons of dark fruit but very fruit forward. A touch jammy. Slightly hot on the finish. — 7 years ago

Liz Gresham

9.5

This 06 is drinking awsome!!the detert boys can make some wine. One more of this vintage left. Steak and scampi, yesss!! — 8 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.7

Had to put the Detert back in the fridge till tomorrow, too tight. This is ready to go. — 8 years ago