LM Segal

9.4

The precision and pencil lead generated a Bordeaux vibe-driven Sangiovese that was so long and perfectly tart I was tasting this half hour after the last drop. Majestic sour cherries in one of the nicest CC-GSs I’ve ever had. Needed 45 min decant. Props to @Jay Kline on this one: “Bravissimo” indeed! — 6 months ago

Christopher Nicolas

9.5

Fantastic. Relatively light bodied pilot a Pinot noir but full of flavor and just dry enough. Used this in the coq au vin (and also drank it) when Zach Amanda Seán and Shayne cane over for dinner. — 4 years ago

Justin Kline

9.4

Enjoying at the Kline Household. — 6 years ago

Leigh Betancourt

9.0

Kline house Christmas 2017 — 6 years ago

ESF

8.9

What @Jay Kline said! — 10 months ago

Vanessa

9.2

Cimarossa, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rive di Cimarossa. Vintage 2011. ABV 14.20%.

This wine is deep ruby with garnet secondary hues. On the nose this wine has medium(+) intensity of developing aromas. Aromas include blackberry preserves, black cherry, dried prune, fig, also black pepper, molasses, cedar, tobacco, mocha, cocoa, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, earth, and wet moss. On the palate this wine is dry. It has medium acidity, a full body, high alcohol, firm (high) tannins, and medium(+) intensity of flavors consistent with the nose but with delicate vegetal notes. The baking spice is also very prominent. The finish is long.

The 2011 vintage in Napa Valley was on the wetter and cooler side, which offered an extended growing season allowing the grapes to ripen and develop slowly. This wine comes from a vineyard located in Howell Mountain, on the Northeastern side of the Vaca Mountains, which afforded it additional exposure to winds that kept the vines dry and sunshine which aided in the ripening process.

Fun fact! Howell Mountain legally became its own appellation in 1983, the year of my birth, making this Howell Mountain Cab a fine choice for a Birthday weekend (there’s always a connection).

In addition to owning this spectacular winery, owners Corry Dekker and Dino Dina both come from an impressive background in medicine and biotechnology and have left, and continue to leave, an indelible impact on the vaccine industry. Cheers to that!! And cheers to Mia Kline for her excellence in winemaking and fruit expression.

This label features an image of the yellow monkeyflower, a wild flower that grows along the edges of the vineyard from which this wine comes.
— 3 years ago

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Michael Mugmon

9.5

I love this wine. You can eat and drink well in Chicago. With Mrs. @David Kline — 7 years ago

Chris Koupal

9.3

What @Jay Kline said — 2 years ago

Aaron Tan

8.9

It is as @Jay Kline puts it, these are liquid desserts. You can pretty much expect what it taste like based on the name - it's spot on. — 4 years ago

Ely Cohn

9.2

This is a soulful wine that deserved more description than I was able to give in a busy week. So instead I’ll encourage you to listen to Serge Hochar’s “I’ll Drink To That” interview with Levi. Cheers to @Jay Kline for suggesting I listen. It’s terrific. — 5 years ago