Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

One of about 7-10 Ca Chardonnay’s I enjoy. My last of three. Their 2018 is slightly better than other of their vintages I’ve had.

This rides the fence of of white burgundy & Ca Chardonnay.

Macerated red & green apples, some lime & lemon pulp, tropical fruits, kiwi, heathered honey, caramel, sandstone, saline, dry river stone, soft white spice, just a hint of brown sugar, a near chalky presence that coats the tongue, vanilla, frothy cream foam, yellow flowers, jasmine nice round acidity and an elegant rich, balanced, nicely tensioned w/ a 60 second finish that lands on volcanics and just a shade of spice. — 6 days ago

Giovanna Fornitani Llorente

9.0

Good one #earthy and fruity, 22month anniversary — 3 years ago

Rob Sternthal

9.5

Another magnum. A dense, rich Napa cabernet from one of my favorite vineyards. Phenomenal wine. — 6 years ago

with Richard, Dean and 1 other

Rachel C

9.1

Not usually a cab fan but this one stood out at a wine festival with over 800 to try! — 8 years ago

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9.3

This is a wonderful wine - one of the best field blends I’ve had, really. There’s an impression of wild raspberries and boysenberries on the front end, backed by a layer of mildly peppery spice, and presented in a medium-bodied frame. The tannins are mostly resolved and the finish is clean and just a touch sweet. This was ready to go with minimal air.

This is only my second or third Bucklin and I’m becoming a big fan. — 8 years ago

Charlie Evans

9.3

Abe’s wines are often hit or miss for me. This one was absolutely, 100% a hit. Singing. — 8 years ago

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.2

One of my favorite Segehesios — 7 months ago

with Brian

Robert Brown

9.1

One of the best as of late. Eggplant parm, pared perfectly. — 3 years ago

with Cynthia

Tony Chen

9.2

Normally don’t like California Cab too much, way too sweet . But this one is quiet balanced & drinking nicely! — 6 years ago

Deborah M

9.4

This is fantastic. Another winner that I brought to my parents. Big Napa Cab. Well balanced. Excellent. All the good stuff with this one. — 6 years ago

Stuart Rasley

9.4

Omg. Past it’s prime but so good nonetheless. — 8 years ago

with Rick and Lisa

Dean Bernal Sr.

9.5

My friday night favorite. One of the greats. — 8 years ago

with April, Jeff and 1 other

Boxer Briefs

9.8

Planted in 2007, big wine in a big vintage. Cooler site, on the west side of the AVA out by elk cove and BTF. Another stunner, 15’s have fruit for days, maybe years. This wine is 100% whole cluster, the only in the lineup, all of the wines are ticking up in percentage every year but this one tops the chart and is distinctly different on the nose and has a silkier texture than the other bottlings — 9 years ago

Melissa Hunyadi

9.6

I’m getting citrus and fruity notes from this one. I am surprised I like this. It has a light body and is easy to drink. Yay — 3 years ago

with Kelsey

Donald Williams

9.6

Still one of my favorite Zins. — 3 years ago

with Bonnie

David Walser

9.0

This bottle just didn’t meet my expectations. Hoping my other Oakville Ranch 2012’s will show better than this one. — 6 years ago

Kris Kaz

9.1

The Easter 🐰 told me I might be a bit late on opening this one. They lied. — 8 years ago

Jeremy Buss

9.1

A medium long finish that caps dark berries on the nose and mid palate. Earth tones also mingled in. A bit “heavier” than I remembered but still a great one from ME. — 8 years ago

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9.2

One of my favorite zinfandels. This is drinking at peak right now, to my palate. Delicious. — 8 years ago

Clifton Jackson

9.5

One of the best California Chards that I’ve tasted. Opens with a subtle minerality that softens to a rich fruit fullness of lemongrass and cardamom that is perfectly accented by the mild French oak, maybe up to 50% new. This is a wine that seems to truly express its terroir ... I need to get more of this!!! — 8 years ago