Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

8.9

1998 vintage. Not the greatest Napa vintage obviously. Nice fill. Opened and decanted. Some sed but less than expected. Tasted after 30 minutes, 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hours and 4 hours. Light-medium body. Dusty, dark plum nose. nondescript intro with a greenish finish initially. Greenish qualities faded with time and a ringing, dark cherry component took center stage. Not a hottie but desirable enough, with time. Drank nicely with balanced structure/fruit after two hours open. 7.15.26. — a month ago

Kerri

9.0

Dark, jammy, slightly leather and tannic — 9 months ago

Angel A Santiago

9.1

Simmer Blanc 2022–Lovely white. Subtle, yet buttery. Clear oak lends to the flavor and subtle body. — 2 years ago

Ali Copp

9.1

Bought when in VA
2020 Melange
Bordeaux Blend- 38 merlot, 24 petit verdot, 25 cab franc, 13 tannat

Fruit fwd/raspberry on smell then some acidity and heavier medium body — 4 years ago

Phil Castellano

9.2

Held up reasonably well but it’s heyday was a few years ago. Still has tobacco, notes of blackberry, and chocolate but had lost the intensity I remember from earlier bottles. — 6 years ago

Davenport Edwards

9.1

Just fine — 7 years ago

Danny Martinez

9.0

Etta w Niko and Lexi the night before thanksgiving. Solid Russian river pinot; I wanted more though no one wanted to commit to a second bottle. Boo. — 8 years ago

Lauren

9.4

Very good and buttery! Amazing for $20 — 3 months ago

James Mosman

9.0

Sweet and good. — 7 months ago

Manrique

8.9

From Costco, better than expected. — 10 months ago

Andy B

9.1

Delicious and bright. — 3 years ago

MaJ CappS

9.0

Smells of fresh pressed honey crisp apples - skin and all..
Cocoa, mint, fresh ground coffee, darkness lies in this wine in so many ways. So many wonderful ways. Dense and thick, tingling acidity, with well engulfed tannins.
Lovely.
— 6 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Golden straw color. Aromas of lemon, grapefruit and lychee. Creamy mouthfeel, flavors of lemon and a mineral finish. — 7 years ago

Lee Richey

9.3

2016 vintage, very reliable fun wine for the budget. Easy drinking yet flavorful. — 8 years ago

Kerri

9.2

Outstanding! Great medium bodied, plum and earthy. Loved it — 3 months ago

Donald Williams

9.4

We don’t get much Sémillon. Too bad. Eric and Alison did a great job on this one. — 7 months ago

with Bonnie

Randy Fuller

9.3

This wine is a medium garnet in color. The somewhat muted nose offers aromas of jammy blackberries, a bit of earth, some black pepper and anise. The palate is loaded with dark fruit and cherry, with very fine tannins. It’s a smooth sip. It’s also a fresh sip, as the light touch of oak lets the grapes speak for themselves. — a year ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Primarily (83%) Cabernet Sauvignon with some other Bordeaux varietals blended in. Pleasant aromas of violets, roses, black currant/black berry. Dark cooked fruit flavors with hints of soy sauce and beef jerky. Pleasant touch of oak on the finish. Fresh acidity. Good balance. Pleasant surprise. — 4 years ago

Laith A

9.0

Sour cherries and strawberries.. gets better with air! — 7 years ago

with Kelley and Mark

Yasuyuki Tauchi

9.4

Everyone could say it must be Burgundy! It’s a footprint of california-made wine that a faint oak vanillas. Cherry, cranberry, very elegant aromas and flavors. — 7 years ago