Full bodied with soft tannins — 2 years ago
Smooth and tasty. — 3 years ago
Rich velvety mouth feel, with a wonderful lingering finish of blackberry — 4 years ago
Held up well over the last 28 years! Took a gamble on some birthday wine and it payed off well. Prominent bricking and the cork obviously fell apart, but the wine maintained the rustic, leathery notes of age, with hints of black tea, overripe plum, and some lingering acidic energy, like a ripe strawberry with some dark chocolate. Medium bodied, with some leathery, smoky ash over the dark cherry like fruit, there’s notes of cranberry and strawberry compote still alive in here. The finish lingers for a while, fresh, but not acidic with tannins that only really started to show after a few hours of opening. Grippy, but well integrated. If the measure of a great wine is in its ability to last, this wine has earned the title despite poor storage conditions and lack of faith from its sellers. — a month ago
Vines located on Pritchard Hill, at 16% alc, I am not going to spend a lot of time deciphering this bottle! Ever make that mistake? Unique Napa Cab; clove, black licorice, molasses, black cherry....might update as I sip!
What a massive line of storms moving across the U.S., I hope everyone is safe! — 3 years ago
Red berries, salt, wet rocks. Light bright pink for a FUN AND #FLOUNCY start to summer! Mouthwatering citrus acidity with a hint of salinity, and a medium long finish to boot. This went so quickly but would have also been great with seafood or light summer fare. Much more elegant and no bitterness in the finish which sets it apart from other rosés. — 4 years ago
This 09 was upgraded to 100 points by Lisa Perrotti formerly of Robert Parker in 2020. I didn’t taste a 💯 & the first time she & I have been this far apart.
This 09 was velvety, smooth, beautiful & elegant with nicely ripe fruits. But, it really lacked the depth & complexity I have come to expect from this producers bottling.
Touched into 94 with a few sips. Decanted a 1 1/2 hours & enjoyed over the next two hours.
@NepentheBigSur If you haven’t been there, well worth the time to visit. — a year ago
Smooth and drinkable now. Give it a little time to open up. — 2 years ago
The Antinori family of Florence, one of the world's oldest and most distinguished wine producers, has lived in Tuscany since the 14th century. Blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cab Sauv & 5% Cab Franc. Deep Ruby, aromas of black berry fruit aromas with herb, mint and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with cacao, vanilla and aromatic spice. Fine graceful tannins, long finish, well balanced, savory ending with oak and juicy earthy mineral tones. Very Nice! — 3 years ago
Ana Bumgardner
2018 vintage on 10/19/25 with homemade bake rigatoni. Nice cab that went well with the red sauce. — a month ago