Dario Scimeca

9.6

Nectar. One of the single vineyard Merlot components of Cardinale. — 5 years ago

with Heather

Drew Procaccini

9.2

Sometimes you just need to dig deep — 8 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.5

My better half pulled this - I screamed NOOOOO!!!! as I heard the cork pop - we only had one bottle and I thought it would be way too early. The good news is that this Chris Carpenter made Syrah from Spring Mountain, while a baby, yes, is still absolutely delicious.

The nose offers up baking spice and vanilla. The tannins are gripping on the entry. Flavors of blackberry, brown sugar, hint of bacon (the strong savory notes that can be typical of Syrah are thankfully absent). Very balanced - it’s fruit forward without being sweet or a fruit bomb. There is decent acid but the tannins are dominating.

Give this one a little more time or a serious decant. Still excellent now. — 7 years ago

John Tracy

9.5

Beautiful fruit and mature tannins. — 10 years ago

Erik Ackerman

9.4

First vintage of this wine from Winemaker Chris Carpenter and it didn't disappoint. Yverdon is a classic Napa unrated for those of us who remember the old Yverdon label and this wine pays homage to the roots of the vineyard. — 8 years ago

with Mandi

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.5

The 4th wine I ever made commercially! Low neck fill, cork still intact though loose. Decanted. Singing! Savory, plum compote. Black currants, black raspberry jam. Baking spices, nutmeg. Great acidity. 37 years old! — 8 years ago