Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Founded in 1982 by Koerner and Joan Rombauer and sits on a tree covered knoll overlooking the Napa Valley, with caves that extend for over a mile. Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruit, sweet oak, spice and floral scents. On the palate flavors of ripe peach, melon and apple, with vanilla spice, creamy texture. Medium+ finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with mineral notes. — 5 months ago

Brian

9.3

2019 vintage on April 19, 2025 — a year ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

1999 vintage. Decanted and tasted after four hours. Medium/heavy body. Intense, dark color. Earthy, tannic nose. Plenty of grip and fruit and showing beautiful balance now. Not an Insignia fan but this was excellent and has plenty of quality time left. No rush to crush. 71% Cab, 21% Merlot, 6% PV, 1% Cab Franc, 1% Malbec. 3.5.24. — 2 years ago

Thomas W.

8.9

Has a roasted red color to it. The nose is velvety, nutty, and tart. On first sip, I get deep red fruit flavors with some smoke and pepper. Some mulling spices almost. I'm getting black currant, cherry, hint of honey. Has like a cedar taste on the back of it it. It's complex but smooth. Very little tannins. — 5 years ago

with Miranda

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

The winery is located in Aymavilles with the cellar lying one mile from Monte Bianco tunnel. Ruby with aromas fresh red fruits and floral notes. On the palate flavors of strawberry and sweet cherry with tea and black pepper. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit and spice. Nice! Drink young, no aging benefit. Good value! — 6 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.4

Vintage 2015 / 71 cabernet sauvignon 15 merlot 4 Malbec 7 petit verdot 3 cabernet franc / 22 mnd barrel aging — 7 years ago

Tom Kohli

9.0

Received unexpectedly as part of my wine club and a very pleasant surprise. Can’t wait to get more! Fantastic bouquet & smooth finish. — 6 months ago

P Plusquellec

9.4

"Capstone series" - Magnificent — a year ago

Dave Chambers

9.1

Pinot and Pizza night! Some Pizzeria Rustico wood oven goodness to pair with this delightful Pinot. — a year ago

with Heather

Jess

9.0

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of honeydew, honeysuckle, mineral.
Off-dry. Flavors of baked apple, bruised apple, lime, mineral.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 3 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.3

Leather, old shoes, toffee on the nose
Salt, burnt sugar and barrel.
Palate is the seashore, brine, loooong finish, very umami. Perfect with sardine and tomato toasts. — 6 years ago

Michael Hildebrand

9.6

Seriously delicious. The most memorable cab franc I have had. — 7 years ago

David Hulsey

8.9

We normally don't care for whites, but we like this one. Light & smooth. — 8 years ago

Lisa

10

LOVE THIS!!! First Riesling for me and WOW!!! I was so thrilled while drinking this. Absolutely delicious and smells great. — 7 months ago

George Hesse

8.9

Enjoyable at the M Club at the Marriott Regents Park in London. — 8 months ago

"Odedi"

9.0

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Nice nose of blue and black fruits with light wood, spices, licorice, light earth, vegetables, herbs, tobacco leaf and dark coffee.

Full-bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates, licorice, coffee, tobacco leaf, earth and black pepper.

Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins, raspberries and peppercorn.

This 7 year old Merlot from Bordeaux is peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. Complex and interesting.

I had this vintage 3 years ago, and it hasn't changed much, except that the nose has become noticeably prettier.

Needs a couple of hours to open up properly so be patient.

Good by itself and better with food. I paired it with grilled picanha.

A blend of 71% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$25. — 2 years ago

David Stein

9.4

My wife said, this is better than Puligny Montrachet Les Referts we recently had. Really drinking well! — 5 years ago

with Bruce

Dave Chambers

9.3

First wine of the night for the virtual wine tasting with Tribe Fitness. — 6 years ago

with Heather

Ryan M

9.0

Really lovely and super light. Berries and pepper. Accessible and balanced. Great value. — 7 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.5

2012 Vintage. 15.7% Alcohol. 71% Syrah, 28% Mourvèdre, 1% Viognier. Very good showing for this wine. Fruit bomb with enough to hide the alcohol. — 8 years ago