8/27/2021 - Odedis.Wine.reviews Likes this wine:

This is a gorgeous Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley, from the great 2012 vintage. Rich, extracted, generous and fruit forward.

Full bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and a long finish.

Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, earth, chocolates, licorice, sweet tobacco, cola, coffee, mocha and peppercorn.

Drinking very nicely right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.

Shows a really nice nose, that I kept on smelling for a while. Tasty and delicious. Showing great complexity and a great mouthfeel.

This 9 year old Magnum is delicious now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years.

Robert Parker 96 points.

Grapes are from the To kalon and Beckstoffer Vineyards. A blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon and 48% Cabernet Franc. A tiny production of only 3 barrels.

15.1% alcohol by volume.

96 points.

$450 (Magnum).

10/20/2019 - bplant13 Likes this wine:

Beautiful red berries on the nose. This is my first time with this vintage, and also the first time tasting a Hartford Court wine at the 5+ year mark and age has done it wonders. So soft and silky. Balanced fruit, good acidity and a hint of earth. A great balance between sweet and savory components. Long finish. Certainly in its prime!

7/11/2019 - LindaR wrote:

Awesome

5/18/2019 - tob100 Likes this wine:

So... i'm not the biggest fan of italian wine.. I avoid them, because there is very few that taste of something else then oak & blueberry.
This is the very first italian wine that got my world rocking.
This has been tasted over 2 days.

The nose: cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant, all dusty with smoked meat.

The Palate: cherry, blackcurrant, strawberry, raspberry all very immature. There is this big layer of a thick & creamy jam with vanilla pudding.

The acidity is medium but soft, the tannin is high but SO silky. Cant tell if this is 4 years or 10 years old.
Not much complexity but a really fruity wine to enjoy now, with about 3-6 hours of decantation (depending of it's in bottle or decanter)

On day 2 with a 24-hour decant in bottle, Tignanello really shows it's quality!
It comes up with a ton of red fruits, even more complex, the acidity is still medium, tannins has fallen down, it's more soft and juicy to drink.
All the notes has become more harmonious on day number 2.

So, if you want this vintage now, make sure to decant it at least 18-24 hours before drinking.

Otherwise I would keep this in the cellar until 2026 and drinking till 2040.

3/21/2019 - RockyII Likes this wine:

Pnp thru a powered aerator. Deep opaque purple. Nose of smoke, blackberries and beef jerky. Taste is similar but with cranberries, iron and a stone slate quality. High tannins give it a lot of dryness and chalkiness which pairs well with the meat and stone flavors. A touch sour on the finish. Nice wine but I don't get some of the 94+ ratings I see on here.

1/28/2019 - OttawaB Likes this wine:

Drinking nicely. Tasty and smooth. Medium fruit, medium acidity, dusty tannins, drying. Thought it might be a bit bigger.

12/19/2018 - ddavoust wrote:

Past its time. Tried two bottles

7/21/2018 - bplant13 Likes this wine:

Gave it an hour decant. Initial floral notes on the nose give way to licorice, cola and dark fruits. Medium Body is rich but elegant with well integrated tannins. Medium finish. I’ve found all the CC cabs to drink really well young and the lack of structure leads me to believe these aren’t built for a long haul, but I’m excited to see how they evolve over the next 2-4 years.

11/4/2018 - bplant13 Likes this wine:

This wine is good, even great, but I don’t see the 97+ that Lisa from WA gave it last month. The nose has nice black fruits, camp fire smoke, leather and oak. Big body with more dark berries and some plum. More smoke near the finish which is a nice 20+ seconds of mouth watering goodness. My first 3 twins, and Quite a different wine from the Crane or G3 offerings, but a solid wine. Myriad consistently offers great QPR, but I’m still not sure this warrants a 97+... This did improve with air, so I’m curious to see how my next bottle evolves in a couple years.

9/28/2018 - chrischap01 Likes this wine:

Just a beautiful, fantastic wine. Full-bodied, strong notes of cherry, plum, and dried fruit. A bit of chocolate, with a long and slightly spicy finish.

5/3/2018 - Hamersly wrote:

Bplant13 below has pretty much nailed it. Blueberries, fresh acidity, and delicious. I'm looking for a little more depth and power from a Foley PS, but that's a matter of personal preference.

3/31/2018 - rdma Likes this wine:

Cab with 5% Cabernet Franc, deep purple color is followed by bouquet of blackcurrants, black cherries, scorched earth, flowers, and loads of rock minerality. Nicely full-bodied richness, impeccable balance, and plenty of depth, it’s the purity, nuance, and elegance that set this beauty apart. I only bought 2 bottles, so this one was a bit young. Seems like another 4 years will help and given depth I'd bet you could get another 15 years of cellaring - assuming you can wait that long.

4/16/2018 - dclaggett wrote:

14.4%abv. Purple black color. Thick texture, long legs. Bramble berry, licorice, sweet spice cake. Med + mouthfeel, subtle tannins, slight acid gives nice lift. This leans towards sweet fruit style versus funky barnyard, some notes of earth, red wine reduction, black pepper. Great value, will store rest of 6 pack to see what unfolds.

3/31/2018 - bonedoc wrote:

Oaky Syrah in a Pinot bottle.

12/15/2017 - csimm wrote:

Concentrated and explosive. What a captivating attack; the kind that makes you interrupt the conversation and blatantly inquire, "Wait, WTF is this I'm drinking?!" Layers upon layers of gorgeous and lively black, dark red, and purple fruit flavors. The purple and black raspberry notes repeated on the back end, extending the progression of the glide on the mid-palate, deepening the overall display of flavors. An interesting, faint but heady floral note (acacia? - a semi-sweet fragrance...lavender? lilac perhaps?) provided lift on the very tail end of the finish.

The drive on this wine is incredible. Yes, it's a barrel sample, but I have little doubt this can't help but translate superbly into a true gem when it is bottled in a few months. 98-100 points given the trajectory this is headed. Thank God 2016 yields are up!

12/28/2017 - bplant13 Likes this wine:

Needed an hour of air and this was singing. Beautiful nose of red fruits and eucalyptus. Big, smooth body filled with red and blue fruits, with some pepper spice and licorice. Long finish. Best Carlisle I’ve had. Great QPR!

11/24/2017 - fournet Likes this wine:

This is really nice. I was in Napa in 2014 and tried some 2013 Cab Franc’s in barrel. Many were amazing. Nearly everyone uses their CF for blending with CS, and I unsuccessfully tried to convince winemakers to offer the CF as a single varietal for 2013. So happy Tor offered this. Tannins just a bit too prominent today, but this is enjoyable to drink now. I suspect it will improve over the next 5 years or more as things integrate. NIce, long finish.

11/19/2017 - slapsht007 Likes this wine:

The strength of a Cab. The sophistication of a Burg. Ah! The things I like about Barolo!! And this was merely good.

A little amber on the edges of the deep red. Earthy truffle on the nose and palate. Definitely ready. Drink ‘em if you got ‘em.

10/2/2017 - Ecbatana Likes this wine:

A rich, inky, redolent wine. Clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, barberry & middle eastern spice right away. Then dense, rich fruit cake, some Chambord, blackberry compote followed with a little sea air. Quite an introduction. Palate on this little beauty, while not super dense, brings with it meaningful tannins and noticeable mountain fruit minerality and intensity (and less sweet than many of its compadres using valley floor fruit). Great stuff. Coravined a glass, put the rest away for another day. My loss for not discovering Bob Foley's wines before now.

10/14/2017 - Apollo5710 wrote:

Very solid, full-bodied CdP like wine! Compared to the 2013, this is darker, richer, and bigger! It was great immediately after popping the cork, but then went into a shell for a few hours. We decanted 3-4 hours before it eventually re-emerged, revealing an aromatic profile of roasted herbs, rosemarry, dark fruits (plum, blackberry), leather, cocoa, spice, and a touch of game. it is smooth and refined in the mouth, with a fairly big, nearly explosive finish of the same assorted flavors. We enjoyed this one, but will hide our second bottle in the cellar for a few years. 92+

8/27/2017 - Verb wrote:

dark purple, no oxidation - vibrant blackberry briar nose with vanilla - full bodied mouth with a medium long finish - still young , but drinking very well now - probably not much aging potential, but doesn't need to develop more than what it is now

8/19/2017 - Badmonkey wrote:

Although awfully young for a Howell Mtn cab, I'm considering buying more to lay down but wanted to see where this vintage is at first. Primarily dark black fruit with a touch of red - blackberry, dark currants, and a little dark cherry. Smooth mid-palate coupled with nice depth and flavors of dark berries and a little spice. Fairly long/deep finish. Decanted for three hours and drank over another two. Improved a little with time. According to WS, best from 2018 through 2030, however, I'm inclined to give this vintage at least another one to two years because it's a big wine and the fruit needs some more time to soften-up. I believe Parker under-estimated this wine with his 93 rating. In my opinion, more so in line with the WS rating of 95 - although I also expect it to get better with more time. 100% cab.

8/7/2017 - sean7711 Likes this wine:

Finally opened up my only bottle of the '12. Decanted for about 1.5 hours and drank over 2 nights/meals. Very impressed - I found this on sale for about $50 which I thought was good QPR... however, it appears the '14 is now about $80 around me... which may be a bit too much to buy again. Wish I had stocked up on the '12. If you got them, I'd drink them soon because it's good juice.

12/8/2016 - Cathair Chaladinn Likes this wine:

How fantastic to find a wine that slips somewhat under the radar. From the moment you pull the cork the aromas from the bottle are highly engaging. The excitement builds once you decant the wine what tremendous extraction and depth of color. The wine still needs time to soften but you can enjoy it now a pity not to if you have a few bottles. The overall balance to the wine is quite stunning what a mouthful with an aftertaste that lasts a long time. This wine may well merit an even higher score in time for me its of first growth quality don't miss out ! Class in a glass ! Shop around there is a wide fluctuation in price between merchants.

4/18/2017 - Heynetty Likes this wine:

Had this over 3 days

A: a deep purple color
N: blackberry jam, Plum jam, black cherry, white pepper, vanilla, a drop of dark chocolate powder and tobacco
Youthful if chocolate and tobacco are oak , developing if its from deliberate oxidation
P: Dry. High acid, medium (+) body, medium (+) tannin), high alcohol (14.5%), medium (+) intensity, medium finish .
flavors same as nose but as it warms, the cocoa powder and tobacco more pronounced
C: BLIC? Points for balance, intensity and maybe for length but not seeing a lot of complexity here. Very Good Quality wine. Drink now but has potential for aging. More fruit forward than i usually like but definitely a zin for adults. Would prefer it with some age on it. Got this for $30.49 a bottle.
69% zin, 18% petite sirah, 11% carignan, 2% mataro (mourvedre)

3/31/2017 - Badmonkey wrote:

Purple fruit - blackberry, dark cherry, and a little plum. Smooth mid-palate with decent depth for the price point. A little rich and somewhat sweet. Solid finish but not overly long nor deep. As usual, a solid/reliable wine for the price but it doesn't over achieve in my opinion. 95% cab, 4% merlot, and 1% malbec.

3/17/2017 - csimm wrote:

One of the best Tor wines I’ve had in a long time, and possibly ever (even more so than the BTKs of the past). This was a PnP at a restaurant. From the first “pop” of the cork, I could instantly smell a medley of fruit and stone aromas. Once in the glass, I already knew it was going to be a great ride. On the palate, phenomenally beautiful black fruit and asphalt notes. Flavors of mulberry, wild blue and blackberry, dark olallieberry, asphalt, road tar, black pen ink, and some dark mulch. This is all about black fruit and black rock.

The attack was so momentous and harmonious at the same time. Fruit and minerality in absolute rocking harmony (a gothic rock). It was as if Type O Negative and Nine Inch Nails had a gargoyle baby and fed it perfect grapes all day. (Sorry, two people here might know who Type O Negative actually is). Complexity and layered flavors were through the roof. The finish went on for 60++ seconds.

I should probably just be done with it and rate it 100 points, but I’d rather avoid the stigma of rating this particular wine as “perfect,” as it would follow me rating a couple of other wines 100 points recently (which they deserved in my humble opinion), but this wine might be just a little unique for some. And for those who prefer Bon Jovi over Tool or Soil, a deducted point in your honor brings this down to 99. Otherwise, if you harken back to your college days of White Zombie and Prong, then this is YOUR 100 point wine. It's the kind of wine you drink with the long black haired girl who has a tattoo of Jack Skellington (Google it) on her back.

Clearly, I totally loved it. Among the four of us, this wine bottle was empty inside of 10 minutes. We just couldn’t stop drinking it. Time stood still, the Heavens parted, I swear I saw baby Jesus briefly appear before my eyes with a look on his face like I was committing some sin, whispering, “You sure you should be enjoying that voodoo juice elixir so much son?” Of course I answered with a firm, “Hell yes!..........eh....sir…”

This was served alongside a 2013 Venge Bone Ash, which was also very good. But the Tor showed so much more layered complexity and a wonderful mineral-driven frame, that the Venge just seemed like a blueberry smoothie next to the more sophisticated Tor. It has the frame to last many years, but I say why wait. Drink now if you want that wonderful flavor intensity to be in full gear.

3/20/2017 - dhp. Does not like this wine:

I don't see how this wine is ready to drink at all. Nice nose of blueberries, roasted meats, and earl grey tea. I may be oak sensitive, so for my tastes this has way too much oak. Finish isn't very long. Not much body to this wine, which is fine except that it's not enough to balance the oak.

3/12/2017 - Slaz wrote:

After studying this wine over 3+ hours, I am not convinced this is one of the best LS in recent years. There is a lot of promise in various components of the wine that will undoubtedly come together with several more years of cellaring, but only time will show how phenomenal this will be. Hold until 2019+.

11/30/2015 - csimm wrote:

2013 Carter Tasting - non-BTK lineup (Carter Cellars (Envy Wines) - Calistoga): Barrel sample during racking.

Though it is absolutely not fair to "rate" this wine, as it hasn't even become close to a finished product yet, I was fortunate enough to have had an opportunity to sample the juice from the 2015 Dr. Crane harvest that will ultimately go into the standard 2015 Myriad Dr. Crane bottling (and possibly make some of its way into the Elysian). I was also able to try juice from the 2015 Quivet Kenefick Ranch.

All I can say with the 2015 Myriad Dr. Crane is "Watch out!!" The waves of flavor blasting from this juice are like nothing I've ever experienced. It's not just a party in your mouth, it's like a week-long bender following a 1999 New Year's Eve spectacle at the Bellagio in Vegas!...(you get the point)...

Electric purple berry notes reverberating over and over again as they race across the palate; I swear I can still taste it 24 hours later. Again, not that one can "technically" or accurately assess an unfinished product like this (prior to barrel aging, blending, etc), but given the intensity and ethereal flavors of the core fruit, in the phenomenal hands of Mike Smith, and further considering the history of past finished products of this wine, I'd say you're looking at a potential 100 point Myriad Dr. Crane from 2015! Absolutely unreal!

3/10/2017 - Whinojb wrote:

Good. Maybe a little past- drink them while u have them!

2/16/2017 - Rechrom wrote:

Fine for drinking now but not in a great spot. After 4 hours decant, very nice nose with leather, dark fruits. Palate has good fruit and depth, finish is long but with drying tannins still present that detract. The tannins need to integrate. Plenty of stiff underneath, still a nice red with plenty of acid, and this should improve with time. How much time??

1/21/2017 - bplant13 Likes this wine:

This is a great wine! Nose gives mushroom at first, which lead way to big blue and black fruit, and licorice. Big body, which is thick and syrupy, but not sweet. Everything as integrated so well while this wine remain so well balanced. Blueberry and blackberry pie with a great finish. I've never seen so much sediment, and even after being filtered, this wine coats the glass but yet feel like silk on the mouth. I'm disappointed it's my last bottle. Good thing I have an 08 and 12 to look forward to down the road.

5/12/2016 - bplant13 Likes this wine:

2nd bottle update: you'd almost think Pinot, but with this sweet berry that goes above and beyond, but doesn't over power, or over sweet. Sweet strawberry and raspberry, with silky smooth earth and floral notes mixing in. Balanced tannins and acidity make this a gorgeous wine.

Decant for 1 hour, or hold for another couple years. This is a unique wine, that's an interesting and welcome change most Pinot lovers.

12/17/2016 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:

In need of serious rest. This is most likely destined for a bright, balanced future, but for right now, I get some round/fat fruit juxtaposed with angular, grainy tannins. Not pleasant at the moment, not even on day 2. Let this rest for at least five years, and even then, it's likely to need a fair amount of aeration. Grumpy.

Aerated to decanter 5 hours, served non-blind.

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1/10/2017 - spicy1 Likes this wine:

I have been aware of Ridge for many years (30?) but it was always outside of my price range. In the last year or so I have started buying the bottles when I find it on sale. Have had five or six and every one of them has been totally drinkable. The Zin blends seem to smooth out the big tannins that some Zins have. I think Ridge goes to the top of my list.

12/28/2016 - kronfeld wrote:

Possibly a bad bottle. Light and elegant like my prior bottles but seemed past it prime. Fruit long gone. Slight brown tinge to the red color. Not offensive but not affirmatively good either.

12/9/2016 - Millennial Drinkers wrote:

Deep ruby red with high intensity. Dark and brooding nose with lots of baking spices, smoked berries, and blackberries. Nose carried and easy to smell as soon as we opened the bottle. Heavy tannins (8/10) and full bodied. Thick and plush palate with notes of dark cocoa, dark berries, both black and red. Super long and lingering finish. Absolutely delicious and easy to see where this will go in a few years since two hours was nowhere close to a long enough decant. Drink from 2017 till 2030.

12/3/2016 - tomoem wrote:

A little bit of a let down having had this before and it was just terrific. Not as velvety as I remember, slightly more harsh on the mid palette. Still a lovely wine.

11/20/2016 - jonahfactor Likes this wine:

Suggestion: Don't decant; let her unfold in the glass over the course of two-hour dinner. Taut and quiet in the glass when first opened, this blossomed at the 30-minute mark, offering deep fruit and some secondary flavors that matched well with the grilled filet mignon. Cherries, cedar, blackberries and gentle spicy elements on the palate. But the action is in the finish, where those flavors are joined by cinders, charcoal, cassis and blacktop. Drinks like an $80 Cab at a fraction of the price. Still a baby, this promises at least a decade of enjoyment. (������= Outstanding)

11/19/2016 - srh Likes this wine:

Turkey Reds (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): N: Muted; Berries with toasty undertones; Intensity lurking?

P: Med, poss MF, body; Ripe entry, yet not sans elegance; VERY long, dustily tannic finish; VERY well made -- & with sufficient structure to improve for a couple! My score reflects the QPR of this vendor's $18.95 87 pts WE, 93 pts WS

11/18/2016 - Redstone wrote:

First time for me on this gem. Need to let it open up. First taste before doing so was thin and disappointing. About 45 to an hour later really full and beautiful tannins and finish. Bought 2 bottles and will get more.

11/6/2016 - FlyPig Likes this wine:

This needs a LOT of time to open, not sure how all these folks are drinking this so early and enjoying it. After 30 hours slow ox, this started to show what it could be. On the pop, I could barely get it down. I wouldn't touch again for 2-3 years minimum, should be singing in 5+.

10/25/2016 - FullPolicyLimits wrote:

Always consistent. Spice and more spice on the nose, obviously extremely dark in color. A little heat on the PNP but blew off (14.8%.) A ton of fruit on the palate. Tannins present; maybe should have let ox for an hour or so. Always a good value considering Turley's and Kinsela's price tag and easily accessible.

10/22/2016 - SlimShaney wrote:

I really enjoyed the 2012 (94pts) and based on CT reviews hoped the 2013 was even better - but it isn't. The 2013 has more of a herbacious (hibiscus) vibe, compared to the 2012 which I found more modern and fruit forwardly and sensual in the palate.

10/19/2016 - retired_and_roving Likes this wine:

Tignanello Tasting dinner with Renzo Cotarella (La Pizza Fresca Ristorante, NYC): The '07 is also drinking well right now, but still quite youthful. The fruit is a bit more primary and stealing the show. I will continue to hold my '07's and let them age gracefully for maximum enjoyment.

9/16/2016 - fotomill Likes this wine:

Quite a famous Argentinian Malbec from Finca Bella Vista. Deep purple but the liquid is just above medium body, not very alcoholic either. A little different from expectation, it's not a thick, powerful, oaky Malbec, but rather quite subtle. Nose and palate are rather quiet, with notes of blackcurrant, oak, menthol and mushroom. Maybe this is all about it or quite closed now. 89~90/100 for now.
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On the 4th day it became softer and richer, and cedar box flavor came through which was not there at first. Now 92/100.

9/2/2016 - Nutty08 Likes this wine:

Decanted and followed over 3-4hrs. More understated and closed than expected as many '12's are wide open. Mild, red fruited nose with a little flint. Red and blue fruit palate, fine and acidic. Stately. Finish has plenty of polished tannin and red fruit in reserve. Adds just a hint of vanilla on the back end. A nicely put together rather sophisticated if aristocratic Napa cab. Needs a few years to open up, but don't expect the massive concentrated lush fruit here. I wish more Napa cab was in this style. 91-92+

Didn't really open up on night 2. Still quite tight. Hold.

2/3/2016 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Tasted over two nights, a gift to Kathy from a fellow worker, label showed fading due to sun and light. Nose of black cherry, sage, and earth, more of the same on the palate, touch simple, lacks fruit and winemaking skill, medium body, medium finish.

8/13/2016 - blackcrowb wrote:

I have had this wine on a number of occasions with similar notes. I find this wine correct as there is no obvious faults other than dullness. There is no spark or vivacity to it. It needs more of an acidic spine for me to feel it isn't going to just fade into nothingness. For all the hype I have felt this way about most of the 2012 California cabernet blends. At the same time I haven't had a 2011 I haven't loved.