Jay Kline

9.0

This bottle of “Canyon of the Ancients” Cabernet Sauvignon has been cellared since release. Brought to Tasting Group and presented to the group double-blind. Though technically not testable, the wines from Sutcliffe are very high quality and I couldn't help myself from blinding the group on this properly aged example. The wine was poured into a decanter about an hour prior. The wine pours a deep garnet color with some signs of slight sediment; moderate staining of the tears. Other than the fine sediment, no real signs of age. On the nose, the wine is of moderate intensity: plums, cassis, cherry, tobacco, some leather and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Again, a mixed fruit set, tobacco, earth, leather and baking spices. The finish is satisfyingly long. Guesses were all over he place however few called New World (let along the Four Corners of Colorado!) with most settling on a modern Rioja producer and left-bank Bordeaux. Everyone loved it and the fact it was from Colorado endeared them even more. At this point, the green-streak that these wines typically exhibit in their youth has completely given way and the fruit is ripe and fully mature. It's quite lovely on the pop and pour though a little air doesn’t hurt. This should continue to drink well over the next 5-7 years. — 4 years ago

Heather S

9.2

Found this lovely vinyard in southern Colorado last summer. Beautiful spot. Love the wine. — 8 years ago

Jay Kline

9.0

Really beginning to take on some secondary characteristics. Olives and smoked meat accompanying the dark berries. Tannins have receded significantly. Time to drink! — 9 years ago

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Mark Seeber

9.0

I continue to be impressed with Colorado wine. Wonderful weeknight wine paired with a steak, sweet potato, pear and spinach salad. Poured in my glass 30 minutes before drinking to let breathe. Bordeaux blend w/ plurality of Cabernet Sauvignon (43%), Petit Verdot (30%), Cab Franc (14%), Merlot (8%), Chardonnay (3%) and Malbec (2%). Perfumed nose (violets, red berries), good spice and fruit on the entry, medium body, and tannins to last for a few more years if desired (maybe 2017-2018). Becomes more nuanced over an hour, it may pair well with elk or venison if decanted. — 11 years ago

Katie L

9.0

Fruity, tangy with medium tannins. Very drinkable and tasty. 2012. $10 at Hazel's in Colorado — 11 years ago

Neal Ferry

9.1

Great wine John & Jesus….it is difficult to understand this is from SW Colorado — 5 years ago

Greg Helmer

9.0

Dry and clean with a nice balance and citrus bite. Very dry the way I most enjoy a Sauv Blanc and some pleasant mineral taste. There’s a few different notes to it, like an odd aroma of cardboard (?). I love how vineyards are experimenting everywhere. I’ll plan to visit Sutcliffe the next time I’m in Colorado. — 5 years ago

Neal Ferry

9.3

Outstanding in every measurable sense — 6 years ago

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Mitzi Thomas

10

This is a delicious 2015 Chardonnay from southwest Colorado vineyard! 🍷 Must try! — 9 years ago

Matthew Girtin

9.0

Once it opens up its great. Decant. Really good the second day. — 10 years ago

Weston Mallgren

9.6

Dark cherries on the nose. Ruby color. Light peach flowing into smooth tannins. Quite lovely. — 11 years ago

Weston Mallgren

9.2

Amazing this year! Can't be beat al fresco. — 11 years ago

Patty Herold

8.9

Husband loves this one! — 11 years ago

Neal Ferry

9.0

Great, I have been Sutcliffe for at least 25 years doesn’t disappoint in BBC any matter, excellent example of Colorado wine — 5 years ago

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Neal Ferry

9.3

I think it’s fantastic.... Colorado wine.... it’s great — 6 years ago

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Neal Ferry

9.2

Pretty stinking good, as good as it gets with Chardonnay, great job Mr. Sutcliffe — 7 years ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; consumed over two hours. Beautiful, bright straw color. Very little sign of age, visually. A very pretty bouquet of quince, figs, honeysuckle, almonds and flan. On the palate it's peaches, melon with a touch of almond. Quite a sexy body and the acidity is just perfect. Long finish. Never dropped off. My last of three bottles and the most impressive of the bunch. Time was very kind to this. What a lovely, and frankly impressive, Chardonnay from McElmo. — 9 years ago

Karyn Fricke

9.0

Good nose. A little spice, nice fruit. Went well with Italian meatball spiced soup. — 10 years ago

Weston Mallgren

9.0

Perfect for a summer night with homemade pizza and a little bit of time to let it open up. Cheers! — 11 years ago

Weston Mallgren

9.0

Petit? I'd prefer robust, full figured, or even curvy. Take it out to dinner but not to meet the patents. — 11 years ago