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9.7

The 2019 Opus One shows off the more opulent side of the vintage to great effect. Sumptuous dark fruit, spice and floral accents wrap around the palate, with a fair amount of new oak adding volume and exotic flair. This is an especially showy Opus One that will drink well with minimal cellaring. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, December 2023)
— 10 months ago

Lisa Wohlschlaeger

9.6

Yummy and smooth! — 4 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.5

Made by superstar winemaker, Randy Dunn, of Dunn Vineyards, the 2017 ‘Feather’ by Long Shadows is a masterful effort from this exciting warmer vintage in Washington. Once on the nose there is a lovely round core of toasty oak that wraps around the rich dark fruits, sagebrush and chocolate fudge aromatics that all meld in the glass. The palate is silky smooth, revealing a round and generous mouthfeel. The seamless effect created mid-palate is utterly fantastic. Black currants and blackberry cordial dance with shades of Black Forest Cake and espresso bean on this highly complex palate. This finishes long with dark fruits and a beam of minerality. While enticing to savor now, the 2017 ‘Feather’ will have a long life ahead of it. If enjoying in its youth, be sure to afford a two hour decant prior to enjoying. Drink 2021-2040- 95 — 5 years ago

Jan A

9.2

Like the sour mouth watering effect of the wine on the palate. Already my last bottle of the case but this still has years of runway ahead. — a year ago

Jennifer F

9.3

Smooth, buttery but not flat. Not too fruity. Would drink again — 2 years ago

Chris Shultz

9.3

Prior notes apply. We were lucky to get this wine by the case for $13. BDB says the city will reopen on Monday and the curfew will be over, I wonder if that plan will have any effect on police brutality, because I don’t think the protests will stop, nor should they. — 4 years ago

Whitney Kammer

9.0

Bright, crisp, and refreshing, with notes of honey and citrus. — 5 years ago

Byron C Mayes

9.0

A classic Sauvignon-Semillon blend. Bright straw gold. Abundant and inviting nose of orange rind and honey. Medium palate yields that same orange rind complemented by green apple, balsa wood, and stone. Firm, bracing acidity from entry to finish makes for a perfect Bordelaise dinner wine. Trout amandine is he natural pair, but any white flesh fish or baked fowl will pair well. Drink now through 2024 for best effect, but will drink well a bit longer. — 2 years ago

Lori Laufenberg

10

The first 10/10 cab I’ve ever drank. Very smooth but with all the depth of flavor expected from a cab. — 4 years ago

Daniel M

9.0

There is cherry, raspberry and a bit of almond here. Could it be a hint of eucalyptus lurking in the back? The palate is very well balanced with a strong acid backbone and a bright fruit all along. The mouthfeel is soft, almost spherical, but leaves a drying effect in mid palate with a grain. These tannins kick off a fruity (cherry, raspberries) finish with a grain. More of that please! — 5 years ago