Tom Garland

9.4

Inspire Napa...Best of Oakville wine tasting
Moderated by Antonio Galloni, founder Vinous

WINES
2023 Favia cabernet
2016 Dalla Valle Maya
2013 Opus One
2023 Gamble estates cab
2023 Vine Hill Ranch cab
2023 Keplinger cab franc Detert vineyard

PANEL
Tom Gamble...Gamble estates
Ray Isle...wine editor,  Food and Wine
Bruce Phillips...owner Vine Hill Ranch
Michael Silacca...winemaker, Opus One
Maya  Dalla Valle...winemaker Dalla Valle — 25 days ago

with Brenda

Graham

9.2

Really nice. Fav SB. Love the halfsies. — 5 years ago

Jon Buckbee

9.1

Fruity and full@mouth Definite rrpeat wothy — 6 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.1

[Tasted on March 19, 2026 at Home]

Blackberry and black cherry fruit, with vanilla, chocolate and licorice notes. Plush wine which has aged well. — 2 months ago

Carl Gromley

10

Great flavor alone or with a meal — 5 years ago

Christine Pappas

10

Cherry right off the bat. A full bodied wine fir a Pinot Noir. Paired well with my filet dinner. Will have again . ♥️♥️♥️ — 5 years ago

Mason Powell

9.0

Decanted 30 minutes before serving with beef roast. Melts in your mouth at first, having surprising suppleness and fruit for 15.2 alcohol. As it warms and is exposed to oxygen it heats up without losing finesse. The best Zinfandel I’ve tried, and this is a blend from 29 vineyards. I need to climb my way up the Turley ladder and I don’t think I’ll come back down. — 6 years ago

Andrea Watt

9.0

Black cherry, raspberry, and earthy. Dark with smoke and oak. Bold for a Pinot. — 4 months ago

Charles Garrison

9.2

As noted previously, we have found that KBs under Michael have aged well; this SC continues this pattern; initial pour oak dominated the aromatics which resolved to a dark fruit profile after sitting for 15 minutes; palate continued dark purple to fruit profile with a long finish…no noticeable aging in color though palate is less fruit forward than a few years ago — 4 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

In the zone. Nose of bright and sour cherry, spice, cherry syrup. Ethereal and rich. Mesmerizing. Elite as usual. Really showing well at almost 8. Palate is so juicy and clean. Bursting with ripe cherries and powdery tannins. Sneaky persistence. Fruit really is pure. Amazing energy. Always masterful. — 5 years ago