Donna Czekner

10

Bought from Far Niente in Napa, 2025. We both love it. — 3 months ago

with Jim

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2006 vintage. Super smooth with the body of a world-class powerlifter-still wowza bigg. Spice componentry only noticeable on the finish...entry/mid palates echoing a gigantasaurus fruit presence and a heady sweet/savory mix. Tasted an hour after decanting and not throwing much sed. Personally, wanted a few speed bumps/cobblestones to point/cling to on the way to Plushyville but none enroute during this trip. 3.22.23 — 3 years ago

Coolz McDougal

9.1

Light, fruit forward. Excellent as always. — 4 years ago

K L

9.2

Still very good! Enjoyed and would get again — 5 months ago

with Matt

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2018 vintage. Decided, Bordeaux nose. Fairly big body and smooth without being plush. Excellent concentration enroute to the conclusion. 8.9.23. — 2 years ago

Mary C

9.2

Nice Pinot — 3 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Our first stop on the Cape was the historic Estate of Klein Constantia, established in 1685 by the VOC Governor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel. The Dutch established the Western Cape wine growing region in the 1600’s as a rest and resupply stop for their trading ships sailing around Africa enroute to their many trade partners of the Far East etc..

The nose reveals; slightly bruised apple & pear, white citrus, notes of apple cider, white peach, cream, vanillin notes, nice, soft chalkiness, gentle minerality with spring flowers and yellow lilies.

The body is quite light, lively, tightly beaded, rich creamy texture, slightly bruised apple & pear, white citrus, notes of apple cider, white peach, cream, vanillin & ginger notes, nice, soft chalkiness, heavier minerality one palate than the nose with spring flowers and lilies.

Photos of, their Estate vines with the majestic mountains painting the background, A-frames for riddling the new vintage of this sparkling wine, the grounds surrounding the Estate and their tasting bar. — 7 years ago

Rob van Kalmthout

9.0

Very nice balance. Little buttery, delicate tropical fruit. Medium length — 9 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2018 vintage. Oak a little showier than last visit 4.20.24. *Full disclosure* Probably my favorite CA cabernet for QPR purposes-year in, year out-since the early 90's. Not inexpensive, yet, in a world of ridiculous CA cab pricing, this is a bargain. Had I storage space and projected lifespan, would pick up two cases and crack a bottle every year starting in 2028. Some overt baby fat/oak to dissipate in anticipation. Currently, wanting more structure and depth but, given the track record with this wine/producer, it's enroute. 5.29.24. — a year ago

Perry Atha

9.2

One of my new favorites-This Pinot is so smooth easy to drink will definitely order again soon — 4 years ago