| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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| Red |
2010 Ballentine Vineyards Zinfandel Old VinesNapa Valley more |
3/29/2024 - Trowe88 wrote: NRStill sweet and Fruit forward, with a licorice n pepper middle, soft finish. Paired w Wild rice and mushrooms w a marinade Grilled chicken breast. Drink now. |
| Red |
2018 Ballentine Vineyards Zinfandel ReserveSt. Helena more |
11/1/2023 - zoepeszek wrote: NRDo not know consumption date. |
| Red |
2019 Ballentine Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate GrownNapa Valley more |
9/27/2023 - Praxis wrote: 94 pointsDeep dark blackish purple in appearance with a lush but fresh nose of rich dark blue and black fruits with a very sophisticated but careful use of oak. The palate is on the fuller end of medium-bodied, very well structured, expansive with a some residual silky tannins as expected given its young age, a touch of alcohol peeking through which isn’t too bad considering its 15.5% ABV indicated on the label. The flavor components include dark fruits such as cassis, black plum, diluted Chinese ink, mild oak with a touch of menthol and vanilla cream before giving way to a very fresh and light layer of rich earthy complexity highlighted by a delicious chalky minerality towards a moderately long finish. I really like the fresh fruity lift in this young wine. Overall, this is a really beautiful young Cabernet Sauvignon that is sure to improve with more time in a bottle. Paired nicely with a delightful country French fare for a memorable lunch experience in Yountville, Napa Valley. |
| Red |
2017 Ballentine Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate GrownNapa Valley more |
8/20/2023 - Charlie.Gail Likes this wine: 92 pointsFull-bodied Cab. Even though the winery in further north then Rutherford, had a Rutherford dust on the palate. |
| Red |
2016 Ballentine Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Pocai VineyardCalistoga more |
7/10/2023 - Charlie.Gail wrote: 88 pointsThis wine is too young. It is a full-bodied wine. However, vert, very dry on the palette. Additionally, the wine has a chalky taste. I have had this wine before, but have not noticed the chalky taste. Perhaps the barrel it came from. |
| Red |
2018 Ballentine Vineyards Petite Sirah PocaiCalistoga more |
3/17/2023 - CJB20136 Likes this wine: 97 pointsExcellent....smooth, fruit forward with Cherries, blackberries. One of the smoothest Petite Sirah's I've had! |
| White |
2013 Ballentine Vineyards Chardonnay ReserveSt. Helena more |
2/24/2023 - mbrad wrote: NRDeep golden color. Smells like movie theater popcorn, maybe some pear underneath. Initially rather muted on the palate, then some bitterness comes in and lasts quite a while. Likely well past its prime, possibly even cooked a bit in storage. |
| Red |
2019 Ballentine Vineyards ZinfandelSt. Helena more |
1/24/2023 - putter520 wrote: 91 pointsWonderful balance; medium finish. Love their Zins. |
| Red |
2015 Ballentine Vineyards Cabernet FrancCalistoga more |
1/21/2023 - PetiteSher wrote: NRWith Clinton Piper at home |
| Red |
2019 Ballentine Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate GrownNapa Valley more |
12/25/2022 - CJB20136 Likes this wine: 94 pointsDecanted for an hour before serving with Christmas dinner of Prime Rib, brussel sprouts, sausage stuffing, and broccoli. |
| Red |
2015 Ballentine Vineyards Cabernet Franc Pocai VineyardNapa Valley more |
10/5/2022 - Mark1npt Likes this wine: 93 pointsPnp'd into a decanter....first glass a bit tight, closed, tannic....89-90. |
| Red |
2010 Ballentine Vineyards Petite Sirah Fig Tree VineyardSt. Helena more |
7/19/2022 - Kevang Likes this wine: 92 pointsDelicious. Drank at the right time. Tasted mincemeat, black current, ash, pepper, dark cherry |
| Red |
2018 Ballentine Vineyards ZinfandelNapa Valley more |
5/27/2022 - gkpaoli Does not like this wine: NRMore fruit once it opened up, but not to my taste |
| White |
2016 Ballentine Vineyards Chardonnay Estate GrownNapa Valley more |
4/17/2022 - CJB20136 wrote: 92 pointsWonderful with Spatchcock chicken.....silky finish, nice fruit and oak balance. All around winner with Easter dinner! |
| White |
2016 Ballentine Vineyards Chardonnay Estate GrownNapa Valley more |
12/20/2021 - CJB20136 Likes this wine: 90 pointsVery Oakey, stone fruit, smokey in flavors |
| Red |
2013 Ballentine Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveSt. Helena more |
12/8/2021 - Mark1npt Likes this wine: 95 pointsDense, dark and brooding fruit right from the pnp. Pretty classic cab nose...loads of cassis, kirsch and savory characteristics to the fruit. Over 1-2 hours it opens and evens out further. Predominant fruit is dark plum, which is my least favorite, but this is quite good and intense in flavor and weight in the mouth. |
| Red |
2007 Ballentine Vineyards Petit VerdotSt. Helena more |
11/2/2021 - Winiac wrote: 91 pointsHas lost its tannin and provides dried berries. Well balanced with full body and medium length. |
| Red |
2008 Ballentine Vineyards Petit VerdotSt. Helena more |
8/9/2021 - Winiac wrote: 93 pointsAmazing harmony with generous fruit and acid minus, velvety tannins that have tamed over years.Excellent Napa version of the variety. |
| Red |
2013 Ballentine Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Fig Tree VineyardSt. Helena more |
6/28/2021 - Mark1npt Likes this wine: 96 pointsSecond bottle of this, much better than the first. At the pnp, significant bricking noted but classic cab nose and flavor profile....a hint of terriyaki and toffee notes on the nose and the palate. The fruit is still strong and deep and dense...best at 1-2 hours open, it falls apart a bit at hour 4 and its good points fade some. This is a very nice wine, but as noted with my two bottles 6 months apart, they are very different. This is transitioning toward its end point. I'd drink them if you have them. Not sure where this one goes as it ages.....better? Or worse? 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2010 Ballentine Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveSt. Helena more |
6/13/2021 - rbradleypate wrote: 90 pointsFiltered and decanted for 3 hours. Solid, well made wine. Never really opened up to show its true potential. I’ll hold onto my other 2 bottles to see how they evolve over the next 5-10 years. |
| Red |
2016 Ballentine Vineyards Zinfandel ReserveSt. Helena more |
3/22/2021 - shleepy Likes this wine: 92 pointsVery easy to like. Cherry and other fruit notes, a little smokiness. Balanced, smooth, and super tasty. |
| Red |
2018 Ballentine Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveSt. Helena more |
1/15/2021 - Caf500 wrote: 70 points6/10 |
| Red |
2013 Ballentine Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Fig Tree VineyardSt. Helena more |
1/3/2021 - Mark1npt Likes this wine: 91 pointsSeemed at its best right after the pnp......seemed to go through a funky stage at 2 hours with really syrupy extracted fruit and high alcohol content then at about 4-5 hours open calmed down a bit and came together in more balance. When the fruit is good, it's really good. I feel that this wine could be even better than it's showing right now.....like maybe it COULD be a 93-94.....By late in the evening I had a nagging headache from the alcohol....or maybe it was from watching the Eagles tank against the Redskins? It's a toss up.......maybe I COULD be the next Randall Cunningham for the Eagles? 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Red |
2017 Ballentine Vineyards ZinfandelNapa Valley more |
11/22/2020 - Rno Likes this wine: 89 pointsThis Zinfandel meet my expectations with fruity, berry and slight chocolate flavors. I would have expected a bigger body but it drank well with pizza. |
| Red |
2016 Ballentine Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate GrownNapa Valley more |
11/14/2020 - #1Winelover Likes this wine: 93 pointsSolid bottle and very easy to drink, Ballentine's entry level Cabernet is a great pnp and solid QPR. Shared with friends and everyone enjoyed it! |
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