Strawberry and raspberry flavors melding with a sliver of minerality and the right touch of acidity bringing on a nice finish. 66% pink and 34% chardonnay — 6 years ago
Wednesday Wine Committee. Great hosting by Gavin. 1 sparkler, 4 whites, 4 reds and 2 dessert wines. All served blind as usual.
Roasted chestnuts, cinnamon, old raspberry fig and a surprising amount of heat on the nose and palate. Shocked the alcohol is that prevalent at this age! Mellowed a bit slightly in the glass, and the added notes of graham cracker and potpourri became noticeable. I called this 40yr port. — 7 years ago

Toast and honey. — 8 years ago
Very fine mousse. Aromas of a partial #barrelfermented base wine and lees, vanilla, cream and pastries. On the palate it has surprising citrus and stone fruit and a touch of elderflower. #southafricanwine #capeclassics — 9 years ago
Had on a random Sunday with Richie - very light and refreshing - smells great — 9 years ago
Strong on the nose. Rich, leathery tannins.
Black fruit, lots of good structure and a long chocolately finish. A gasoline note exists which is very inviting.
Juicy baby!
Characterizes the grape really well — 5 years ago
Beautiful wine — 5 years ago
Value! $30 for this is great! — 6 years ago
Lots of fun bottles were popped at Al’s hosting this past weekend for his birthday celebration. All were served blind. 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 6 reds and 1 dessert wine.
Out of all the wines from the night, this one changed the most. At first, it was very reminiscent of South African blends with a smoky rubbery like note. Odd. After about two hours, it shed that and was showing a lot of sweet cassis, baking spices, ripe red and black fruits. Balanced and smooth on the palate with graham cracker, dates, dark cocoa and mixed berries. I called this Napa cab but couldn’t pin point a producer. Props to Weston for calling this Shafer HSS! — 7 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7
This is my go to wine, but needs 3-4 hour decant

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7
Decant of 4 hours at home then in the glass for hour 5-6 at the restaurant was the best for me,The bubbly we had at our wedding (in 2005). Always a treat to taste it again. — 9 years ago
v16. This is a nice wine!! Soft eucalyptus, bell pepper and cedar nose. Thick, deep, rich, blackberry, black currant and plum fruit. Velvety smooth finish. Nicely balanced. — 5 years ago
Delicious. Standing up quite well to aging. — 5 years ago
Pretty boring label guys. Farmer designed label. Lovely deep rose petal color. Smells of red-black berries, petrichor, and nice flower soap. Flavor is explosive classic Merlot. Granite, blackberries, cherries and bittering herbs. Streak of licorice and liquor. This would go with red meats like nobodies business. — 6 years ago

Aging really well (as of May 2018). Smells a little hot and ripe, but mellower than expected fruit. Cherry and apple crisp, without too much jammy mouthfeel. A lot more finesse than expected. Like watching a linesman who can dance the tango. — 8 years ago
Very nice. Blackberry and a little cocoa. Slight tannins. I’m a fan. — 9 years ago
Michelle Tracy
The problem with good wines is that the bottle empties much faster! — 5 years ago