David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.7

Simply stunning! Especially, for a Sonoma, not a Napa Cabernet. 😳

Follow up AB Cowgirl wine after the Saxum. If ever you thought a Sonoma Cabernet could not stand tall with a great Napa Cabernet, have a well aged good vintage of A. Raf..

4 hour decant.

Still medium plus, round, velvety tannins. Lush, rich, ruby; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, ripe strawberries, hints of heavenly raspberries, plum, dark, rich forest floor w/ dry leaves, steeped fruit tea, mid/dark berry cola, dark, dry Indian/Asian spices, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon to stick, caramel notes, malt balls, dark chocolate baking bar, black licorice to anise, dry, crushed limestone powder, soft, fresh tobacco, dry, used leather, softened tarry notes, some dry herbs-bay leaf sprinkled with sage, dry crushed rocks/river stone, dry top soil, candied & withering, dark, red, blue flowers framed in violets & lavender, crazy, round, excellent acidity, well structured & balanced for days, elegant, polished and an endless finish. Harmony on the palate.

Find an 07, you’ll thank me later. My highest recommendation for Napa/Sonoma Cabernets.

10-15 years of good drinking left in this 07. — 3 days ago

Angelo Casagrande

9.2

These are consistently delicious and an amazing value for the money. Green Apple and stones. Diesel on the nose. Just love them year after year. — a month ago

Ming L

9.1

For solid, fairly-priced Bordeaux blends from Napa/Sonoma, the Mariner and BV Tapestry are my picks.
The ‘18 is ripe, dark, and juicy and lots of herbal elements. Supple tannins. Long savory finish.
Should have a good 8-10 years life ahead.
— 12 days ago

Amanda Thomas

9.4

Very raisiny on the nose, deep red plum and a little leathery upon tasting. Simply delicious. — 4 days ago

with Tim

Jacob Onufrychuk

9.1

Raspberry, blackberry, vanilla, and mint on the nose. — 15 days ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.9

Still fresh even with 13 years in it. Almond skin, lemon rind, white pepper. — 23 days ago

Paul J

9.6

This was great! European style Riesling. Petrol on the nose with a great balance between acidity and sweetness. Very well crafted and refined. — 2 days ago

with Brooke

Paul J

9.2

Half bottle. Always solid. Didn’t match up against the Konstantin Frank Riesling but was good. See previous notes. — 2 days ago

with Brooke

Lynn Carter

9.4

With John 05/21/24. Light and balanced — 13 days ago

Barry Shailes

10

Had this at Marc179 — 18 days ago