Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Dry-Farmed, a bit of Cabernet Franc in mix, aged 20 months in mostly neutral French oak barrels. Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits, herbs and floral spice. On the palate flavors of ripe black cherry, raspberry and cassis with espresso, cinnamon and earthy spice notes. Well balanced, lively acidity, fine tannins, long ending with fruit, cacao and tobacco spice! Nice! — 16 days ago

Brian S

9.1

Always a solid Chardonnay. American Chablis. — 8 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Light straw with typical SB aromas adding a touch of floral mineral notes. On the palate flavors of melon and grapefruit with citrus and honeysuckle notes, generous acidity, great mouthfeel with long finish ending with a salty spice character. Exceptional wine! — 8 months ago

Matthew W.

9.2

Bright red fruits, with cedar tartness and a hint of tar. — 2 days ago

Tom Barras

9.3

Elegant and savory2020, this Old World styled Merlot has ample fruit, juicy acidity and soft, refined tannins at the finish. A delicious user friendly Merlot. — 4 months ago

Robert Swart

9.1

This was a big hit at a dinner party. Complex, well balanced, and still a lot of fruit for an 8 year old wine. — 8 months ago

JKT

9.2

Opened at request of Lewis during Greg visit. Drinking beautifully, all that old NAPA goodness emerging after twenty plus years in bottle. — 2 years ago

Joel Benson

10

Our favorite SB! — a month ago

Tom Barras

9.1

Excellent 2023 vintage; fermented and aged in stainless steel; well balanced with good acidity and ample fruit; pure and precise SB character; fruity, floral, with long finish. — 4 months ago

Boris Mathiszik

8.9

Really interesting how this Barbera from the foothills holds up nicely after 8 years. I don’t know if the 16 vintage was so good, or the wine just aged exceptionally well, but this is much better than previous vintages. Very mellow tannins, smooth velvety. A pleasant surprise. — 7 months ago