From magnum. Full and fruity with black cherry, cassis, and a bit of eucalyptus/jalapeno. Soft and round with moderate acid.
From magnum. Full and fruity with black cherry, cassis, and a bit of eucalyptus/jalapeno. Soft and round with moderate acid.
Jan 1st, 2025
Nice cab. Restrained, with great varietal character. Cassis, cedar spice, nice acid and soft tannins.
Nice cab. Restrained, with great varietal character. Cassis, cedar spice, nice acid and soft tannins.
Oct 6th, 2016
Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.7
Good sourness to the blackberry fruit. Decent body but lacks aromatics.
Good sourness to the blackberry fruit. Decent body but lacks aromatics.
Feb 8th, 2015Mason Balistreri
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.6
Smokey fruit on the nose but not as ripe on the palate. Good acid and sourness.
Smokey fruit on the nose but not as ripe on the palate. Good acid and sourness.
Dec 11th, 2014
When at Hearst Castle...
Aug 10th, 2014
Birfday bottles
Jul 26th, 2024
Needed some time to breathe. Hints of strawberry and jam. Tinge of sourness that I’d prefer were not pleasant but others may enjoy.
Needed some time to breathe. Hints of strawberry and jam. Tinge of sourness that I’d prefer were not pleasant but others may enjoy.
Oct 19th, 2021
Easy drinking, blackberry, ash,
Easy drinking, blackberry, ash,
Jan 5th, 2021
Oak and peppery notes. Deep tones
Oak and peppery notes. Deep tones
Jul 19th, 2020
Very nice and pleasant. A gift from Tate. Fully enjoyed it. Not a big Cab person so didn’t rate it higher.
Very nice and pleasant. A gift from Tate. Fully enjoyed it. Not a big Cab person so didn’t rate it higher.
Apr 24th, 2020
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
