Kevin Dale

9.4

Smooth drinking. Dark and rich. The heat has gone. Still good as a 2002. — 2 months ago

Jeff Orlowski

9.5

Big, beautiful Cab. Dark and dry, approachable now but should age nicely. — 2 years ago

with Michael and Joe

Tobin Trevarthen

9.7

Another special gem from Oakville. Rudd produces some stellar wines and this Samantha is a shining example of a Cab that is coming into its own. Still would improve on the shelf for another 10+ years. — 3 years ago

Byron C Mayes

9.2

Star bright yellow gold. Abundant nose of tropical fruit bubble gum. The medium palate expands the nose to kumquat, underripe papaya, citrus rind, and creamy white pepper along with numerous other yellow fruit and white spices that dart in and out. Medium plus acidity makes this a wonderful main course dinner white. Fantastic! Drink now or a couple of years on. — 3 months ago

Peter Roldan

9.1

Black cherry, spice — 3 years ago

S.R.Alexander

8.9

Pretty red and rainier cherries. Nothing complex, but enjoyable and doesn’t taste like a 14er. — 3 years ago

Steve Rura

8.9

On the sour side and alcoholic on the nose, but a nice, light, young take on Zinfandel. Underripe raspberries, red cherry, slightly astringent finish. 12.8% abv — 4 months ago

Robert S.

9.3

An excellent sparkling wine from Carneros. 96% Pinot Noir and 4% Chardonnay sparkling wine made in the traditional method. Hard to find but well worth the search. Love everything from Crocker & Starr — 2 years ago

Amier

9.0

Very light and refreshing. Drank with Samantha. — 3 years ago

Ed Lehrman

9.1

Very good, on the cola flavor side and aging nicely. — 4 years ago