Bruce Leboff

9.5

Wow. A stunner. Well balanced and not sweet. Still grippy tannins - and a super long finish. really nice. Ready to drink - but worthy of further cellaring of you can wait!! — 4 days ago

with David

Robin Bundy

9.0

My current situation. Rich, blackberry flavor with chocolate and hazelnut. In OC,MD. Looking out over the bay. — 2 months ago

Katie Dion

10

We love this one… probably a new favourite. We bought it at BJ’s — 3 months ago

Elmars

8.9

On the trip at Hilton San Diego. Mildly acidic, with floral and lime bouqet. — 6 months ago

Mark S.

9.1

Deep cherry red. Cassis, blue and black berry. Oak and subtle vanilla. Good concentration. Sweetness M Acidity M Tannin M+ Smooth Silky Joseph Phelps Vineyards Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 19 @3400, xiaduo - Laz, 251016 — 14 days ago

Abbas Zand

9.0

This wine is dry, light in color for a cab. Aromas of red fruit, cherry and plum, and herbal notes. Medium+ body, medium acidity, high alcohol 14%. Flavors are of cherry and plum, herbs, mint,and lavender. Medium+ finish. Medium tannins.
Nicely balanced wine. Bordeaux blend of 85.5% cab with a little merlot, petit verdot, and petite sirah.
$18 sale price — 2 months ago

Lorraine Mackay

9.0

Light and crisp — 4 months ago

Kate Parkerson

9.6

Very nice cab. Had with Sarah with red beans and rice — 18 days ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

I think my posts on this producers Napa Cabernets with this kind of age have been clear. 2005 not the shinning star vintage of Napa Valley, yet non the less very consistent & punches above its price point. Pretty sure I bought this in the $35ish range. She is smooth with no bittiness on the palate.

The nose shows; used coffee grounds, dark currants, brambly, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, both plums, melted dark chocolate, caramel, mocha powder, baking spices, black licorice, steeped black tea, sandstone,moist clays, fresh & dry herbs, dark, fresh & withering flowers.

The palate is elegant & still fresh; dark currants, brambly, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, both plums, melted dark chocolate to pudding, caramel, mocha powder, baking spices-clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanillin, black licorice, mid to dark berry cola, steeped black tea, dark spice with palate heat, sandstone, moist clays, fresh & dry herbs, dark, fresh & withering flowers framed in violets, very round acidity with balance, evolution, structure/ tension & elegance for minutes and lands on earth & spice.

Still has 7-10 yrs ahead. You could make a case for 94 here. — a month ago

Rufus King

9.1

Rich and juicy California Cabernet Sauvignon, served with kabobs on Drakes Island, ME — 5 months ago