David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

This the first vintage with their new Howell Mtn. Vineyard in the blend, the 13th.

This very round, elegant & juicy. Dark currants/cassis, ruby, blackberries, creamy black plum & raspberries, signature HM blue fruit haunt, caramel, coffee, baking spices, dark Indian & Asian spices, dark chocolate, dark soils, clay and purple flowers. The finish very well balanced and polished. It persists endlessly. — 6 days ago

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.0

Not seeing the $100.00 price tag, $135.00 on Release probably the most disappointing 98 point wine I’ve had.
So Many $50-$75 out perform this one
How Jeb gave this a 98+ I have no idea
Any Rivers Marie cab between $100-$135.00 will blow this away, not mention Mike Smiths wines — 13 days ago

Sam Hege

9.7

Great texture and oak integration. Tannins are lively, but inviting at this young age. A brightness that lifts a core of dark fruit with savory layers lingering just underneath. — 2 days ago

Shay A

9.4

Fun Friday evening with great wines.

Checks all my boxes. I love Howell Mtn fruit. Everything about it is dark and ripe, yet powerful and smooth. Iron fist in a velvet glove. Sweet baking spices accompanied by blue fruit, blackberries, dark cocoa and nutmeg on the nose. Soft with a powerful core of dark fruit. Rich, but not boozy or flabby. Drinking fantastic right now with an hour decant. — 13 days ago

with joe and Dan

Raul Puga

9.5

Well this wine gets a few extra points since it’s my sons birth year and he turned 17 today but after it opened Oh my!!!! What a delicious wine. Full of fruit and well structured — 15 days ago

with Carlos

Dean Bernal Sr.

9.4

Big, Bold & Beautiful — a day ago

with Julie, April and 2 others

David L

9.1

09 wasn’t my favorite vintage from them. This needs a few hours of decanting. Didn’t do that...time wasn’t on my side. -at Manta -Mauna Kea, Hawaii — 6 days ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.3

This baby delivered. Bold Howell Mountain nose and taste. Dark chocolate, hints of coconut and mint, with some vanilla and butterscotch layers that washed ashore with the rich black cherry waves of goodness! — 18 days ago

David Walser

9.4

In the St. Tropez bay on Crystal Serenity enjoying this lovely wine with Beef Wellington. Opened the bottle last night with prime rib and saved half the bottle for tonight. Better tonight than last night by a degree. — 2 days ago

Whitney Bouck

9.5

Absolutely delicious, the 2014 is perfectly drinkable now. Great fruit, balanced with structure. Mellow tannins. — 5 days ago