Matthew G Pickett

9.3

Plummy, red and black fruit, cigar box, cedar, graphite, coffee, chocolate, med + to high acid, beautifully integrated tannin, long lingering finish. 7 years on it’s drinking great, can go another 10. — a month ago

Deborah M

9.3

Day 2. Different is trending here. Did a little digging and pulled this gem.

The 2009 Viña Tondonia Reserva, a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho and 5% each Mazuelo and Graciano, matured in used American oak barrels for six years.

Elegance and value. Lively and fresh. Lot’s of life left for this one. Not a bad start for the year.
— 3 years ago

Raun Kupiec

8.9

Very nice, but fairly typical cold weather Pinot noir. Could easily be Oregon, could be Swiss. Really quite nice. — 4 years ago

Roger Ray

9.1

"A traditional Australian blend combining the expressiveness of Shiraz with the defined structure of Cabernet Sauvignon. This full-bodied wine shows ripe dark fruit aromas, voluminous richness and plentiful tannins. " — 3 months ago

Deborah M

9.5

That time when Saturday Halloween costume shenanigans led to another great bottle.

No better time than the present to open that great bottle (assuming it’s not a baby). At some point during my wine evolution I realized that if I wait until the “perfect moment” to open that special bottle of wine, I might never open it. I am not going to get ridiculously carried away opening every bottle, but I am making an effort to enjoy fantastic wines soon rather than later.

The details: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc and was brought up all in 100% new French oak for 24 months. This wine comes from six estate vineyards across Napa Valley, from St. Helena to Oak Knoll District. Winemaker Ashley Hepworth.

Rule # 53 - Make the occasion, don’t wait for the occasion. — 4 years ago

Alex Skandalis

9.2

If you like this type of red this will be in your wheelhouse. — 5 years ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

9/2025. Good fruit. Easy to drink. Nice on the palate. Pairs well with beef especially grilled beef. — 7 months ago

Don Taylor

8.9

Surprisingly smooth and mellow. It’s nice for a blend and would buy again. Plus I like bourbon. — 2 years ago

Willem Booij

9.1

Charming Cairanne, drinking smooth. — 4 years ago

David Walser

9.2

Nice $30 wine. Will be sharing more with family & friends with our Easter meal. — 4 years ago