Rick Phillips

9.6

After 35 years I was not expecting much. Especially when the cork disintegrated on opening. Aureated on decanting and was happily surprised. After about 20 minutes opened to dark chocolate, leather but so smooth. The last glass was pure delight. Howell Mountain at its best! — 7 days ago

with Letha

Norman Gennaro

9.1

I gave this a lot of air and it’s still not where I was hoping it would be. Sure it’s not a CA Cab but still. It’s light on the palate, not a great finish and a more tannic, drying overall than I prefer. — 14 days ago

Michael Fiur

10

Thanksgiving Dinner 2024. From Bob becker. — 18 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Deep ruby in color, almost inky, with a reddish rim.

Nose of blueberries, black currants, black plums, light oak, earth, dark chocolates and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Very dry on the palate with black currants, plums, stewed cherries, spices, oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, light earth and peppercorn.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and sour raspberries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain District in Napa Valley is still very young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature.

Fruity and interesting. Spicy and entertaining. Showing nice complexity and mouthfeel.
Feels like a Left Bank Bordeaux at this point. Very Interesting.

A good quality wine that will continue to age nicely in the next 25 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. Showing good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

Needed 3 hours in the decanter to open up properly.

I've had a few vintages of this wine, and it definitely needs time to show its capabilities.

A good food wine that will pair nicely with BBQ Meats.

A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc and a touch of Merlot. Aged for 18 months in (65% new) French Oak barrels.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$60. — 17 days ago

Paul K

9.1

Not the wine the 2012 Elivette was a week ago. — 3 days ago

Paul K

9.4

Wish I had more — 20 days ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Deep inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Pretty nose of red and black fruits with cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, light bell pepper, herbs, dark coffee, dark chocolates and black tea.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, black currants, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, black pepper and spices.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious 5 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Howell Mountain.

Elegant, rich and robust. Feels like a Right Bank Bordeaux, which is very interesting to see.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours in the decanter. The high alcohol is well integrated now.

Still young, and needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly. Would continue to age nicely in the next 15 years.

Good by itself or with food. Paired very nicely with my steak and roasted potatoes.

A blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot. Aged in (60% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months.

15.1% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$170. — 18 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2013 vintage. Holding up quite nicely. 12.11.24. — 7 days ago

Herb Listen

9.5

Nougatine is out Cheryl and Chris and Melissa — 18 days ago

Dmitry Muzychak

9.3

Выпито 22.12.24 в прекрасном аргентинском стекхаусе El Gaucho. Как всегда - достойнейший малььек 2020 года. !🍷 — a month ago