Al Shikoh

9.2

dark ruby; cassis, plum, dark chocolate, licorice, spice; full bodied, ripe, plush, juicy, good freshness and structure; made from blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec deselected from the flagship bottling sourced from Champoux, DuBrul, Galetzine, Klipsun, Palengat, Tapteil, Discovery, and Wallula vineyards; good value at $40 — 4 days ago

Aaron Rankin

9.4

Almost black in color, matching the bramble nose. Roses. I get a little campfire and some vegetal notes. Palette is smooth and silky with nice acid. More energy than most QC. Feels properly right bank at the tail end of primary. — 3 months ago

Richard Sohn

9.4

Amazing that a wine costing $35 can taste this good 15 years later! — 6 months ago

Randy Fillingim

9.7

Drank this first day of 2021. absolutely fabulous. after 15 years tannins and fruits still doing their job admirably. filled the whole mouth with an array of wonderful flavors. — 2 months ago

Steve Mohebi

9.1

Magnum format — 2 months ago

Makoto Someya

9.0

Good!!! Black fruits matured flavor. Black currant concentration. 2012@2238, Xiaduo, 201120-210129 — 3 months ago

Shay A

9.4

Another fun comparison against the Quilceda Creek, and totally open for business. Classic Howell Mtn cab. Aromatics of baked mixed berry pie, fig, Mexican vanilla, graphite, and a delicate floral note. Fairly integrated on the palate with boysenberries, blueberry compote, dark chocolate, nutmeg and espresso. Delicious right now. — a year ago

with Mark

Ned Clark

9.7

Big. Chalky. Tannic. Young. Well made. Not gonna touch my next one for 7-10 years. It will reward cellaring — 2 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

This CVR, Columbia Valley Red, is a blend of 87% Cab Sauv, 7% Merlot and 3% each of Cab Franc and Petit Verdot. Deep Ruby with aromas of black and ripe red fruits with notes of smoky cedar and earthy herb notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with sweet spice, black pepper and mineral notes. Long finish ending with smoky cedar, earthy notes and stewed fruit. Good balance, great now! — 2 months ago

Matt Konopka

9.1

Sharing this with a couple chef buds for one celebrating 40 years in the business!
Amazing 15.2 abv, not hot at all.
Plums and cedar, in nose. Tremendous bottle — 3 months ago