Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2016 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 1.5 hours. Throwing a small amount of clumpy sed. Medium/medium-heavy body. Graphite/lead + just dampened earth in the nose. Well-framed tannins balanced nicely with chocolate, plum, cherry, cassis notes. Tasted the 2023 Bevan Cellars Tench a few days ago (9.4) and it added an unnecessary voluptuous layer/weight. This was intrinsically more satisfying and perceived pure. Still on the ascent to the top of the slide. Yes she is. Yes she is. Look out cause here she comes. Hehe. 08.24.25. — 2 months ago

Brad Jensen

9.2

Medium bodied, so punches up in weight class, but still nice acidity that paired well with a crustless quiche. Pale yellow/slightly green color with a delicate nose of crisp citrus, with ripe yellow fruit on the palate lasting a long time, but spreading out into some slight brioche and creaminess to the edges, with even some grassy and leek like vegetal hints at the end. — 8 months ago

Charlie Tapp

9.1

Black fruit, blue fruit, olive and sandalwood. — a year ago

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.3

Really delicious cab - not available at the state store — 2 months ago

with Brian

Stephen Fitzpatrick

9.0

Great balance of earthy and fruit tones, heavy berry aromas on the nose, crisp taste and solid finish. 2022 vintage is excellent, opened up nicely after 30-45 minutes. — 7 months ago

Tom Heckert

9.2

Berries and tobacco with earthy undertones. Finish is soft, short, and understated. Paired with prime rib and it held up well against the beef — a year ago

Jan A

9.3

So this was very subdued and a little harsh on the acidic part on day one, dispite the 96RP rating and descriptors of "explosive flavors". To me, I taste more like a streamlined/seamless chablis profile. On day two the stubborn acids have integrated and the nose is much more expressive. Palate is also hinting more towards premier/grand cru burgundy. But not quite getting there. Ironically the last few sips of the last glass were the best. This just needs way more cellar time. Next one in two-four years. 95-96 potential. — 2 years ago

Lauren

9.6

Really good! $60$ish — 4 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Pleasant. Less slightly overdone spice & cinnamon stick than I remember. Been a while since my last.

WS Grand Tour Las Vegas 2025. — 5 months ago

Ron R

9.2

Xmas Eve quaff. Delicate and subtle presentation on the nose and palate. Restrained in every way. Notes of citrus and beeswax combine on the nose with a light honied sweetness on the mid palate. Acidity is delicate. Overall, a nice presentation but nothing to get excited about either — 10 months ago

with Anne-marie