At stag's leap — 24 days ago
One of our favorites — 16 days ago
Very muted nose, could take a while to open up in the glass or give it 30 mins to decant. Some baking spices hinting on the nose, dusty cinnamon, and faint traces of cassis and oak. The grapes sourced from Calistoga property, so definitely bringing some big heat🔥🔥🔥 at 15%.
Doesn’t taste it however, cherry cola notes with medium acidity and tannin. This could evolve nicely over the years if you give it some time. — a month ago
Hillside Select is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged 32 months in 100% new 60-gallon French oak barrels. Deep Ruby with pronounced aromas of red/black fruits, with hints of cedar, floral, oak, herbs & spice. On the palate flavors of concentrated ripe blackberry, cherry and raspberry preserves, pepper spice, leather and earthy cacao. Fine savory tannins, well balanced, long finish, great structure ending with fruit, spice, oak and earthy mineral character. Outstanding! — 15 days ago
Enjoyed this with filet. It required a bit of breathing before it opened up; reasonably smooth a lighter on tannins; perhaps slightly young? — 4 days ago
Blend of 82% Zinfandel, 14% Petite Sirah & 4% Carignane, deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits and tangy spices. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with black pepper spice and a touch of sweet herbs. Soft tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, spice and some oak. Nice! — 18 days ago
Ray Vanderhoff
Big but elegant Red. Deep purple color. Mostly Petite Syrah but also includes Syrah (12%), Grenache (8%), Carignan (2%) and Viognier (1%). Generous aromas of red and black fruit, tar and purple flowers. Cooked red, blue and black fruit flavors with hints of black licorice, tobacco and vanilla. Hint of black pepper on the finish. Tannins have really mellowed. Bold but also restrained. Nice balance. Thank You John P. — a day ago