Norman

9.4

We called this as being mellowed with time versus muted. The flavors were great but lacked acidity sharpness. Mom said she was a big fan of this. Very enjoyable with the standard flavors but not as intense. — 13 days ago

Charlie Tapp

9.3

Blackberries, baking spice, vanilla and black olives. Remarkably youthful — hold for another 5 years. — 3 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2018 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 1.5 hours. Medium body. Excellent, dark color. Some leaner fruits balanced with earth and spices. On the prettier side of the ledger currently. 1.2.26. — 4 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Blend of 58% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Franc, deep Ruby red color with aromas of dark fruits, herbs and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum with vanilla, spice and herbs. Fine soft tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and slight earthy mineral tones. — a month ago

Ron R

9.4

This is a “wifey” rating…
Caramel and butterscotch notes on the nose and palate. Roasted pineapples and limes present on the mid palate, with a note of preserved citrus fruits. Evolving to a better place as it warms up in the glass. Getting better with bottle age. — 4 months ago

with Anne-marie

Doug Powers

9.4

Big, rich, tannic Syrah. This needs 5+ years (at least) of additional cellaring, long finish, great potential!! — 5 months ago

with Jim

Jake Hajer

9.8

‘12 in ‘26. This wine was gorgeous. Aged beautifully. Aromatics of pure elegance jumped from the glass. Med+ body and a mix of red and black fruit. Layered without being dense. Revealing something new with each sip. A memorable wine. — 2 months ago

Charlie Tapp

9.4

Black fruit, dark red fruit, graphite and ganache. Drinking perfectly. — 4 months ago

Andrew Liguori

9.0

Salty strawberry, watermelon, light herbal and hay notes. 10 year anniversary — 4 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.4

Luckily, this bottle was on par again.
Freshness of juicy fresh fruit, just-enough-acidity and a mineral twist combined with creamy Napa-richesse of warm pastry, vanilla and a hint of caramelfudge. — 6 months ago