Freddy R. Troya

8.9

This particular Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve is sourced from the Red Hills by the Lake County, one of the Northernmost California's peculiar terroir with a differentiating red volcanic soil at a high elevation, yet dry climate.
Having a microclimate conditions like this, grapes tend to be a bit more aromatic than the surrounding areas. Therefore, the wine offers intense aromas of dark fruit compote and blackberry and cacao beans. Also, vanilla is present considerably, along with black cherry. Mouthfeel is a bit on the jelly with some spices to the back-end of the palate as well. The wine feels undeniably hot (15.5% ABV). Tannins are softer compared to the those Cab Sauv’s coming from Napa. A subtle notes of dry leaves and leather were felt after the wine was fully oxygenated after 1.5 hours. — a year ago

Kirsten Christiansen

9.5

Definitely has a crisp Granny Smith apple sweetness but with a short finish so it’s not syrupy. Very nice. — 5 years ago

Rafal Fisheer

9.2

Very fruitful, fresh taste. Fine and dry — 6 years ago

Yan Frenette

9.1

Bon petit rosé! — 8 years ago

Michael Washabaugh

9.0

Too funky for sipping, but pairs very well with shellfish, brine & butter. Mineral, grass & straw. Complex. — 8 years ago

Noname

9.3

Apple, crisp, and clean.
(Paired w/3rd & 4th courses at Alinea.) — 9 years ago

tim heyman

8.9

Pretty good for a 9 year New World wine. Has aged well — 2 years ago

Iwan

9.0

Nice old school Napa Cab. At this point it’s probably a few years past it’s prime and firmly in tertiary territory. Tobacco, wood notes, and still some black fruit. Past it’s prime but still very enjoyable. — 4 years ago

Barny

9.0

Tolle Sauerkirschnase, sehr stoffig bei angenehmen 12,5 Volt — 6 years ago

Jody Scharf

9.2

A Nita another bottle — 6 years ago

Craig Schnabel

9.4

Very nice wine - Yum! — 8 years ago

Cameron Etezadi

8.9

Notes of peach, citrus, and flowers. Mineral undertones. Rich. — 8 years ago

Romain Stamm

9.1

New Zealand tasting - Nadae — 9 years ago

with Cecile, Gabriella and 2 others

Russ W

9.1

‘20 smoky pissy roasty eggplants peppers brambly fruits — 3 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.2

Expressive nose with black peppercorns, cloves, crushed rock, a hint of iron & blood, underneath all that - pure black fruit. Fresh, spicy, enticing.
Medium bodied on the palate with ripe, grippy tannins, juicy black fruit acidity and nice purity to the fruit. This has grip, good tension, quite some power and loads of character. Reminiscent of Northern Rhône.
Nice length, too! A brilliant Austrian red! — 4 years ago

Pontus Öberg

9.2

Riktigt bra vin. Man ska inte dricka för stark eller kraftig mat till. Riktigt bra! Hallon och litet peppar — 6 years ago

Cheri Saez

9.6

On the Paul Gauguin Cruise — 7 years ago

Geoff Reiser

9.2

Love the mouthfeel, almost oily balances with striking acidity and a nice core of fruit, all in balance, almost restrained. — 8 years ago

Jonathan Bowers

9.0

Double magnum - drinking really well, rounded fruit, tannins not too dry — 8 years ago

Kenny Baldridge

9.5

Yum!!! It even has bill clay on the label. Ha!! — 9 years ago