Daniel M

9.1

I cooked a boeuf bourguignon for a work colleague who is from Portugal so I found it relevant to pop a red burgundy delight to go along. This cuvée, which is a single vineyard, is dense, concentrated and shows a bit of oak barrel on the nose, along with minerally touches (silex, gun powder). There is bright fruit notes too, dark cherries, raspberries and even blackberries. This is quite intense. The palate is youthful and intense too, less round and sweet than other cuvées I had from this producer which I called modern Burgundy style of winemaking. This is more classic in style, with some acid drive, some dark cherries, some pepper, some spices. Oak tannins pop up in the rear before a rather long, structured finish with dark berries, that oaky, lightly drying layer. There is some vanilla too at the end. It's a really good burgundy fix, in a more traditional style. Certified organic. — 5 months ago

DAL 9000

9.4

Mild mild aroma of citrus and green apples. Green apple citrus tartness in the middle then a quick finish. — 4 years ago

William Paley

9.3

a dose of mineral, almost konbu-like wash, sea breeze, ash, pith, and beach plum. 48-hrs open. great clarity and snappiness, if a trifle quick on the back end, it’s made up for in prettiness. — 5 years ago

with Jess

S Butterfield

Sommelier Flask Fine Wines

9.0

Still kicking! Lively acid and tannin that mellows quick. Gets ashy and smooth. Not for amateurs. — 6 years ago

Tom Garland

9.6

My wife wanted a "decent" cab for our 14th anniversary....so I pulled a bottle from this small "unheralded" Oakville producer. These really shine with some age.

1.5 hour decant(good amount of fine sediment). Served about 5 degrees above cellar temperature. An impressive inky dark reddish/purple color with little signs of aging. On the nose: Bursting from the glass are Plum, creme brulee, wet forest floor, touch of stewed meat, ends with a quick hit of chocolate coffee. Taste: Velvety and elegant...red cherry, chocolate, dried herbs, spice. A soft, dense wine, with tannins that have sweetened but are still there ready to go for the long haul (but drinking fine right now!!)...slight alcohol burn on the finish. — 6 years ago

with Brenda

ADAM STROMFELD

9.2

Candy on the nose soft and long. Thank you Arvin! Quick finish... tar and coffee — 7 years ago

with Russell, Frank and 3 others

James Burge

9.7

1971. died quick but blew minds — a year ago

Russ W

9.1

Rich black fruit, menthol and leather. Wisp of smoke, fresh mouthfeel, slightly oily. Finished somewhat quick, but a fun wine. — 4 years ago

Marshall Todd Herron DPM

9.9

The Big Boy!!!! 15.7% abv. 2016 Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon stored for 6 years at 50 degrees in my wine cellar. Decanted for 45 minutes.:
The color is dark but not opaque. Legs are very slow and thick. The bouquet on this is fantastic! I smell Blackberry rhubarb pie fresh out of the oven. As my nose starts to tingle as my taste kicks in before even putting it to my lips. With the first sip, my palate is suddenly bombarded with fresh black berries and dark currant! There is a hint of black licorice. On the second sip, I can start to taste hints of black cherry and black pepper. Then there is a sudden development of white oak and graphite. After another sip and letting it settle with more aeration on my tongue, a quick swallow, and SHAZAM! A Velvety smooth, buttery delicious moderately dry beautiful cabernet Finish. My senses are aching for more!!!!! — 4 years ago

Matt

9.3

Gorgeous expression of SB, classic site expression with its vibrant array of ripe citrus fruits and densely packed mineral backbone. Just beautiful. Key lime, grapefruit, a slight tropical edge, lemon curd, crushed chalk, aloe, sweet herbs. Went way to quick need to track down another bottle! — 6 years ago

Evan Bloom

9.0

Mid golden color with a floral nose, apricot, some subtle petrol on the nose with a medium body, round, med+ finish. Certainly plenty of acid but as expected, not as sharp and mineral driven as its counterpart over the border further west. This is really a well made, enjoyable wine. — 6 years ago

Kevin Mullally

9.0

Dry. Apples. Stone. Really nice — 7 years ago

Daniel M

9.2

Is there any better fix to feel like home when you live abroad?
Cherry and cola bomb on the nose along with earthy and irony notes. The palate is a wonderful example of balance with a dense matter, with a kind of thickness to it, some velvety touch on the sides and a bright, ripe cherry all along. Very long finish with cherry and this irony note which plays for a while.
This is, as always, a freaking hit! — 7 years ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.6

Rich, intense and mineral. Still overly oaked but gave the perception that it can really get integrated fairly quick. — a year ago

Ed Tostanoski

8.9

Lovely light red fruits and good acid, but ultimately not that interesting or complex. Maybe would have been better with some air time as this was a quick pop and pour — 4 years ago

Kurt Schuster

9.0

Do you know I keep trying it and I’m just not a fan of Gewurztraminer. There’s too much of a perfume flavor to it but it’s sort of reminds me of like chewing those fake fruit gummy‘s. This is delicious, it just sort of gets overwhelming after a while. — 4 years ago

Collier S. Wiese

9.1

Previously had the 2015. This was slightly more off-dry than dry but still excellent. — 6 years ago

nachobiz

9.0

Excellent affordable blend. Extremely drinkable. Low alcohol and blended very well. Minimal nose with a quick smooth fruit beginning. Surprised by this juice. Get you a bottle. Excellent value. — 6 years ago

with Natassia

Shay A

9.2

Finally getting around to posting wines from my annual Napa trip from two weeks ago. Always goes by quick! Lots of fun new stops this year.

Theorem was one of our highlights last year, so we made sure a return visit was lined up this year. Base of Diamond Mtn with one of the most beautiful properties I’ve seen. Over the last 12 months, they’ve added a couple new wines (with more to come from Moon Mountain). TRB is the winemaker.

Fairly similar to the Hourglass SB in that its profile is rich yet tight and zippy. Heavy amounts of lemon tart, limestone, slate, sea salt and fresh cut grass. Lots of acidity here, but there is a component about it that adds a roundness right before the finish which keeps it from being totally sharp. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

My other Friday fix and the perfect step darker N/V Champange to follow up the Launois Veuve Clémence. @Severn Goodwin You are officially on Friday notice.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend everyone! — 7 years ago