David Shaw

9.2

My first tasting of the latest vintage. White floral and dried citrus peel aromas. Back label promises flavors of preserved lemon, key lime and thyme. Key lime was prominent with some herb (probably thyme) and tangerine pith. I’m not huge on preserved lemon but then I’m not all that familiar with it in dining, just a few Moroccan and Italian entrees I’ve had using it. So maybe it’s there; I just don’t picture it in my mind’s eye. There is a mineral and lactic-like finish with length in the citrus flavors. Some skin astringency as well, more becoming than not. I like the acidity level, forward but not overpowering. Great balance here overall. Always a pleasurable pour, this one, from vintage to vintage. — 10 days ago

K L

9.2

Good but still not the best of these options. — 4 months ago

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K L

9.0

Pleasantly surprised. Still dusty but good. A bit tanic. — 7 months ago

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Michelle Wong

9.2

Will be delicious for many more years. Very juicy and full of complex earthy flavors. — 8 months ago

Billy L.

9.3

Thanksgiving 🦃Wines & Champagne 🍾 Cheers👍🏻👏🏻
— 2 years ago

K L

9.2

Deep and earthy. Drinking ok but could still use more time. — 5 years ago

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Paige 🍷🐟

9.8

13.5%
Family Reserve
DELICIOUS.
I think this was the one with all the sediment, though. — 6 years ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, light cedar, tobacco and chocolates.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate and fruit forward with blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, toast, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates, licorice, coffee, light earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Already drinking beautifully, but needed 3 hours to open up properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

Fruit forward with nice complexity and a nice mouthfeel. Interesting and entertaining.

Robert Parker 90 points. Wine Enthusiasts 93 points.

A good sipping wine that paired beautifully with my New York Strip steak.

A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, 2% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. Aged for 18 months in (60% new) French Oak barrels.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$55. — a month ago

romo

9.3

Sans soufre — 5 months ago

K L

9.3

Very good but better when we decant. This one isn’t my favorite m liked. Deeper fruit. Dark. — 7 months ago

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Scott E. Becker

9.0

[Tasted on November 23, 2025 at Home]

Purchased during October 2019 visit to winery in Paso Robles. 40% Syrah; 25% Grenache; 24% Mourvèdre; 8% Petit Verdot; 3% Graciano. Strawberry, watermelon, white peach and mandarin orange fruit, with notes of rose petal, herbs de Provence and saline. — 10 months ago

Lynn Graham

9.8

Fabulous buttery oaky finish. We enjoyed a 2019 fist which was richer than the 2021 reserve — 3 years ago

Jeffrey Ritterson

9.2

Nose: dusty. Cedar. Light leather. Boysenberry, cherries. Plum. Pencil shavings. Taste: rich plum, Smokey oak, cedar, dark chocolate, coffee finish. Some herbaceous notes. Cherry. Smooth but rich. Med+ body, medium acid and tannin, dry. Me likey. — 5 years ago

K L

9.1

Second time it’s been a lit sweet and almost to the point of over aged. Need to drink this sooner. Still excellent but losing the optimal taste on the finish. — 2 months ago

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Karilyn Lesassier-Van Oosten

9.1

Wow! It’s so yellow. — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2022 vintage. Fave of the three new 2022 red releases-Côte A Côte, Optimus Estate Estate Reserve-and also the most affordable. 3.11.26. — 6 months ago

John Jaye

9.2

Excellent drink. Needs to be decanted even at 25 years old. Drink now — 9 months ago

Raul Puga

9.3

Yummmmmm!!!! — 2 years ago

Tyler Felous

9.6

This punches above its weight class. Having had the estate cuvée and cote bottles, this feels a peer. Big deep fruits. Smooth all the way through. Loved it — 3 years ago

K L

9.2

Solid and definitely needed the aerator but aging well. Will be excellent in a few years. Deep and earthy. Lots of dark fruit. — 5 years ago

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