leon egozi

9.6

305 group annual 10 yr Napa cab retrospective — 2 months ago

Ron from VA

9.3

Uhhh, quite the mind-blowing bottle. The finesse of this build is pure class. The oak is prominent but is a Prince Charming to Cinderella’s sweet perfect vintage fruit set. Tropical and touch floral with an amazing Meyer lemon & crème brûlée finish (that is silky/long). Top shelf build :) — 2 years ago

Katie

9.0

Katie thought it was a 9.1 Cody thought it was an 8.7. Very lite easy to drink, very fruity — 3 years ago

Ellen Christen

9.3

(With Janet) Fruit forward, tasty — 4 years ago

Brian Messineo

9.5

Still tight after 5 hours of air. — 4 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2002 vintage. Decanted with just a little sed. Tasted immediately and after 2 hours. Medium-heavy body. Some pencil shavings and fudgesicle in the nose. Chocolate-covered raisin and dark-skinned ripe plum in the flavors. Initially, still pretty rich and "fat." Thinned out somewhat at the 2 hour mark whilst acquiring a pittance of tannins for a bit more balance. Still, waves of persistence and follow-through. Have tasted a few Napa merlots over the years since the 1985 vintage. This may be the best of them all. Still has at least 8-10 years of quality drinking ahead. This is solidly "in the zone." 11.21.23. — 6 months ago

Cory K.

9.0

Hallowiney — 3 years ago

with Claire

Bob McDonald

9.6

An interesting back story. This wine is from the Geelong District in Victoria. In 1848 Swiss Vigneron James Henry Dardel commenced the establishment of Paradise Winery and Vineyards, I, II, III and IV on the banks of the Moorabool River at Batesford near Geelong. He won local and overseas acclaim for his wines before the Geelong Wine industry was destroyed by phylloxera in 1881. In 1988 planting was re-established on the site of the original Paradise IV Vineyard by Graham and Ruth Bonney. The vineyard faces north east and has a unique soil profile of decomposed granite over limestone marl. The vineyard is low cropped and the wines are made using traditional winemaking techniques. The wine is Northern Rhone in style. Red florals with lots of spice and charcuterie. Rich and savoury on the medium plus bodied palate. Only 240 dozen made. Is there a square mile of Victoria not suitable for viticulture? — 5 months ago

Lisa Bilz

9.2

Perfect day drinking wine when you are riding on a train. — 2 years ago

Ron from VA

8.9

A little 5iron punch and run - very va with a touch of Monticello fruit. Medium body with slightly sweet/tarty fruit punch. Easy to pair — 3 years ago