Brian Hearty

9.2

1999. My daughter’s birth year wine. She loved the dark cherry balanced with the vanilla oak. When first opened, the aromas had briny olives, leather, and herbs. Then the oak came in, then the fruit. Fun to try and enjoy! — 2 days ago

Ming L

9.3

From magnum. A cut above the 17’ Napa bottling.
Richer and darker fruits with peppery spices, counter by bright acidity. More depth on the mid palate. Balanced and complex.
15% PV from Kendrick vineyard. — 2 years ago

Justin Wade

9.6

An excellent cab! One if the best I've had. — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

A blend of 81% Cab Sauv, 11% Petite Sirah & 8% Merlot, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits and herb spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with notes of licorice and vanilla. Rustic tight tannins, lively acidity, medium+ finish ending with vanilla and cedar notes. — 4 years ago

Nagib Nasr

9.0

Did not disappoint — 8 days ago

Ming L

9.3

Fun to compare this famed Chilean cab, also from 13’ in magnum, to the Merryvale cabs.
A bit more savory and herbal, with hint of green bell pepper that’s signature of Chilean cab. Ripe dark fruits intertwined with tart fresh cherry fruits made for a supple yet vibrant palate. Quite elegant.
I was not very impressed with couple of the older vintages I tasted. But this is great! — 2 years ago

Steve Somermeyer

9.4

This Zin is at it’s peak. From a fellow ZAP volunteer photographer’s vineyard Barry grew great grapes. — 3 years ago

Ming L

9.4

The ‘15 was great. The ‘16 is even better!
From magnum. The nose is dark and savory, with bay leafs and crushed rocks commingling with beautifully ripen fruits. Powerful and dense on the palate. The tannins are delicious, soft yet mouth coating. Probably needs another 8-10 to peak.
Fruits are from the estate Profile vineyard and Trumbull and Stagecoach vineyards. Predominantly Cab with Merlot and Petit Verdot. — 2 months ago

Andrew Belzer

8.9

Pear, baked apple, butterscotch, nice acid — 2 years ago

Doug

9.9

You're drinking Maryvale what else do you want it's awesome! — 4 years ago