Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Nice Cabernet and showing some good development w/ only 5 yrs in bottle. Better things still ahead. Plus a point or two in another 7-8 yrs.

2026 Taste of Oakvile — 10 days ago

Paul K

9.5

Could. Not. Wait…. 2023 but damn it’s approachable already. Nose 10/10, Mouthfeel 10/10, Balance 10/10. This is really good. I’m probably shorting this a point or two. — 3 months ago

Ryan Colthorp

9.0

Super dark. Cocoa and baking spice on the nose. Plum. Stewed fruits. — 4 months ago

Brian S

8.9

Hard to beat for the price and all VHR fruit. — 7 months ago

David Walser

9.6

Thanksgiving dinner with family. Needed a second CS to do side by side with 2014 Oakville Ranch. Great side by side selections. I liked this a bit better than the Oakville Ranch. This seemed to hold up better. — 5 years ago

Nicole K

9.8

Absolutely delicious! So round and perfect. Cote dinner w mark and Kelly — 5 years ago

Melissa Housman

8.9

More tannic, tobacco — 6 years ago

Ed Chin

9.3

Big polished and showing a hint of heat. Happily the oak isn’t too pronounced. For me this baby needs time. — 8 days ago

Paul J

9.6

First Rose of the season! Always great! See previous notes and vintages. — 3 months ago

with Brooke and

Mark Mannebach

9.3

Plum, boysenberry notes up from by with a smooth sweetness taste. Very nice — 4 months ago

Gage Orion

9.2

Cherry, vanilla, black berry.. on sweeter end of a cab. I know there are finer wines out there, but cake bread has consistently been some of my favorite wine for years now. I always look forward to a package when it arrives! — 5 months ago

"Odedi"

9.3

This is a delicious Petit Verdot from Napa Valley.

Tasty right out of the bottle and better after 2 hours in the decanter.

Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, chocolates, tobacco leaf, spices, tar, peppercorn, dark coffee, earth and licorice.

Full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry and fruity on the palate.

Loved the nose here.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

93 points. — 5 years ago

Mike Pepper

9.2

Very smooth and silky Merlot, drinks more like a lighter cab. Excellent compliment to the BBQ pork chops — 6 years ago

Joe Flo

9.7

Quite elegant, silky, smooth excellent 🍷 — a month ago

Paul J

9.6

Held its own versus the 2018 Schrader and 2022 VHR. My friend blind tasted all three, got them all, but it was a struggle. — 2 months ago

Andy Wigginton

9.4

Opened with chocolaty notes, and finished with loads of red fruit. This wine would age for a decade and should be paired with big, bold flavors. Good acid and weight, it is a beast now, but should age like, well, a fine red wine. Thanks S and K Bennet! Happy 40th birthday to my lovely wife. Cheers! — 3 months ago

Monica Ramirez

9.5

Talk about getting better with age. Enjoyed the ‘09 vintage on Valentine’s Day 2026. 17 years and worth the wait. Deep, dark, luscious with each and every sip. — 4 months ago

Paul J

9.4

Light gold color. Nose of lemons, oak, and ample coconut. Same on the palate. I would decant for 30 minutes as it’s very restrained. Good balance between acidity and creaminess. Medium finish. If this was dialed up 2-3x’s on flavor and depth it would be awesome. Similar to the Matthiasson Linda Vista Chard. Upgraded 1pt. after 45 mins as the air and temp is helping. — 4 years ago

with Brooke

Nathan Renfro

9.4

Unusual to be drinking a wine this young. Decanted 45min to begin. Nose somewhat muted, though dark fruit and oak are there. Inky purple. Great ripe black and blue fruit. Could still use more time in the air to blend together, but the minerality and earthiness is definitely there to match the fruit. Nice med-long finish. Decanting 2+ hours recommended. — 5 years ago

Erica Gamble

9.4

Inky color, and flavor just as dark. Mushroom, forest floor. Dry, medium acid. Good depth and structure. — 6 years ago