Coombsville is an exciting AVA within Napa for cool climate Cab. The Farella vineyard shows a more herbaceous side than most others from the valley floor. The nose has eucalyptus, violets, and fresh wild berries. Full bodied, ripe tannins, robust structure. Very well made Napa Cab. — 2 years ago
Stunned at the quality and precision of this wine. If you haven’t already, you really need to. — 5 months ago
Classic Di Costanzo — a delicious, slightly lighter cab. Relatively low tannin, crisp and clear. Could probably have used some more air before drinking. It tasted more similar than different to me vs the Farella Vineyard. Looking forward to drinking again. $105 - $125? — 2 years ago
Birthday red for the birthday girl 🍷 all made possible by the people’s champ, @Ron R 🙌🏻 thanks for sending this our way, sir - it’s some seriously delicious juice. I gave it one smell and thought to myself, “This is a 94/100 wine.” Glad to see my initial (and final) assessment was on par with most of yours.
Intoxicating notes of mulled plums, blackberries and blueberries, all baked together with anise, melted Mexican chocolate, and dried vanilla bean. Beautiful, luscious mouthfeel with a velvety finish. This is a winner. — 4 years ago
Everytime I taste this wine, I’m reminded of just how much I love Merlot. When done right.
A medium purple hue with pretty lavender edges. The nose is expressive and inviting and just plain marvelous. Blackberry jam with a dollop of chocolate mousse. Dried herbs with smoke and earth. Floral notes just for good measure.
We all know and mostly love Merlot but we’re all used to big clunky examples. This is not that. Suave, svelte, and sensational. That Coombsville fruit is shining. Rich without cumbersome heft, deep without unnecessary heat. Cherries and plums on the palate with a welcome touch of earthiness. The finish is long and lusty. My favorite Merlot. — 6 months ago
"Odedi"
This extremely young Napa Cabernet is big and tannic.
Fruit forward and already complex, with black fruits and chocolate notes.
Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.
Needs many years to mature properly.
14.6% alcohol by volume.
94 points. — 4 months ago