David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

A first look in on 3-4 bottles purchased from Rob Brost at just over $30.

Nose of nearly overripe floral fruits of; blackberries, creamy black raspberries, dark cherries, poached/slightly baked strawberries, boysenberries & plum. Dry twigs, sandalwood, undertones of crush rocks/limestone, mid berry cola, dark, red florals framed in liquid violets & lavender.

The palate shows nearly overripe, juicy & floral fruits of; blackberries, creamy black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, poached/slightly baked strawberries, boysenberries & plum. Dark chocolate, mocha, caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, soft nutmeg, anise-black licorice, moist, grey clay, drip roasted coffee, dry twigs, barrel shaving dust, undertones of crush rocks/limestone, dry stone, dark spice, light, dry herbs, mid berry cola, dark, red florals framed in liquid violets & lavender, great, rainfall acidity and a smooth, elegant, richly polished finish that last 45 seconds. — 22 days ago

Chris Anton

9.4

Wow! This cab is magical. Great depth. — 5 months ago

Joe Flo

9.5

Decanting helped — 6 months ago

Ana Bumgardner

9.2

2019 - with homemade pizza. Delish. — a day ago

Chris Anton

9.1

Nice, young Zin… — 10 days ago

Chris Anton

9.2

Great Syrah from one of my favorite wine producers. — 6 months ago

Chris Anton

9.4

This cab is a classic. Great, bold flavors. — 7 months ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.2

v14. Consistently very nice.. soft smoked meat nose. Fresh, rich, deep blackberry fruit. Soft, chewy, peppery belt leather finish. So good!!!! — 19 days ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.1

Solid Napa cab. Mellow tannins and of course a lot of fruit. — a month ago

Ming L

9.2

A luscious Zin with dark plum, raspberry, black pepper, espresso, and baking spices. Juicy and ample. Finely grained tannins.
For 2020, the grapes were from Calistoga. Kirk Venge is the wine maker. — 6 months ago