Ericsson

9.8

So much to say about this bottle. Its profile, its history, its growing rarity. And the fact that it was made at the very peak of The Patriarch’s era…

Then there is the occasion. A wine you cellar and protect, waiting patiently for the one moment worthy of all its allure.

A wine from a cooler Napa Valley, so evident in the glass it becomes mesmerizing. The freshness, the tension, the quiet authority; everything speaks of a time and place in Napa which no longer exists.

Yes, this is the kind of bottle that stays with you, not just as a wine, but as a memory. — 6 months ago

Scott Kahn

9.1

Nice tertiary notes of mushroom and forest floor. Fruit is still present albeit somewhat muted. Enjoyable but not the very best from the climat. — 6 months ago

K L

9.3

Love this. Fruitier with cherry but balanced and smooth. — 7 months ago

with Matt

Edward Nelson

9.0

Turkey Day in the Dells. Some deer hunting to boot. — 7 months ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.1

Typically a really big wine, classic Napa cab style, but this bottle was a little flat. Probably not the best storage conditions. — 8 months ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.4

En Magnum! Gorgeous. — 10 months ago

Ron Kyle

9.2

Deep velvety flavor. — 5 months ago

Sam Friedland

9.3

Very nice, with some tannins. Probably would be better in a few years. — 6 months ago

Jen

9.2

Lovely wine at Alston. Somm recommended it as being between littorai and sea smoke. Elegant with nice fruit and hint of violets, light — 6 months ago

Nikunj Poddar

8.9

Very drinkable — 6 months ago

JFP

9.3

Excellent sipper. Opened quickly. Full bodied. — 7 months ago

Marta Jackowska

9.6

Back at our new favorite seafood restaurant and so very difficult to find the right red wine pairing (we were in the mood for some red….don’t judge us!)
Our new Sommelier BFF (Michael) steered us to this region and he was spot on! Light, fresh, red fruits…delicious 😋 — 9 months ago

with Neville

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2023 vintage. Super easy to drink and not as opulent as some previous vintages. 09.10.25. — 10 months ago

Gladys Xiques

9.0

Fruity with cherry notes with slight earthiness depth — 6 months ago

with Mike

Kelley Raymond

9.4

Well aged to perfection - a bit dry and needs air, but amazing — 6 months ago

Brian S

9.1

Black tea, black soil, red fruit, mushroom. — 7 months ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Pure and lifted. Black cherry fruit and underbrush. Pretty and starting to drink well. — 7 months ago

with Major-General and Bex

Ron Siegel

9.3

This was showing well. — 8 months ago

Veronica S

8.9

Still got it! Deep golden color. Apricot, bergamot, soft anise. Light textured on the palate. Only 8% ABV, easy to drink. Not too sweet. Amazingly approachable. — 9 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

2023 vintage. 9.10.25. — 10 months ago