Ericsson

9.8

So much to say about this bottle. Its profile, its history, its growing rarity. And the fact that it was made at the very peak of The Patriarch’s era…

Then there is the occasion. A wine you cellar and protect, waiting patiently for the one moment worthy of all its allure.

A wine from a cooler Napa Valley, so evident in the glass it becomes mesmerizing. The freshness, the tension, the quiet authority; everything speaks of a time and place in Napa which no longer exists.

Yes, this is the kind of bottle that stays with you, not just as a wine, but as a memory. — 5 months ago

Scott Kahn

9.1

Nice tertiary notes of mushroom and forest floor. Fruit is still present albeit somewhat muted. Enjoyable but not the very best from the climat. — 6 months ago

Jen

9.2

Lovely wine at Alston. Somm recommended it as being between littorai and sea smoke. Elegant with nice fruit and hint of violets, light — 6 months ago

K L

9.3

Love this. Fruitier with cherry but balanced and smooth. — 6 months ago

with Matt

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Deep Ruby red color with aromas of black fruits, cedar and baking spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and strawberry with cola, floral and sweet cinnamon herb spice notes. Full-bodied, fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, toasty oak, herbs and a savory earthy mineral character. Nice! — 7 months ago

Kelley Raymond

9.3

Really balanced Andrea finish. A touch thin keeping it from amazing — 8 months ago

Ron Kyle

9.2

Deep velvety flavor. — 5 months ago

Sam Friedland

9.3

Very nice, with some tannins. Probably would be better in a few years. — 6 months ago

Jeremy.Buss

9.2

Still a great vintage and could have many more years to go. — 6 months ago

Brennan Roy

9.0

One of my favorite cabs. Wonderfully balanced complexity, silky mouth feel, a bit chewy with a delightful finish. Put it up for a couple of years if you can wait. — 6 months ago

Nikunj Poddar

8.9

Very drinkable — 6 months ago

Edward Nelson

9.0

Turkey Day in the Dells. Some deer hunting to boot. — 7 months ago

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.2

Delicious Pinot — 8 months ago

with Brian

Gladys Xiques

9.0

Fruity with cherry notes with slight earthiness depth — 5 months ago

with Mike

Kelley Raymond

9.4

Well aged to perfection - a bit dry and needs air, but amazing — 6 months ago

Jammer

9.3

Come on….nothing but sheer pleasure with this bottle. — 6 months ago

Brian S

9.1

Black tea, black soil, red fruit, mushroom. — 6 months ago

Jason Gelman

9.3

Lovely. Beautiful deep aromas on the nose. Eucalyptus and brambly blue fruit. Some menthal. Velvety and rustic at the same time. Fan — 7 months ago

JFP

9.3

Excellent sipper. Opened quickly. Full bodied. — 7 months ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.1

Typically a really big wine, classic Napa cab style, but this bottle was a little flat. Probably not the best storage conditions. — 8 months ago