6/28/2023 - sid_loves_wine Likes this wine:

Fantastic stuff, powerful and extracted style for sure but not overblown or goofy. It's not the most incredibly fragrant Napa Cab I've enjoyed but already very expressive with a boatload of creme de cassis, blackberry compote, caramel, a bit of toast, very light coffee for that touch of bitter contrast, etc all over the rich nose. Palate pretty much exactly the same, lots of purple/black fruit, expensive oak that doesn't overwhelm the other components, lots of fine tannic filigree, and enough acidity for the style (not acid-driven or super precise, but not flabby, jammy, or cloying at all.) Really excellent and fun Napa, more about power than complexity, which is sometimes what I crave.

6/28/2023 - Mitch683 wrote:

Okay

6/28/2023 - Mitch683 wrote:

Okay

7/19/2023 - Robwild Likes this wine:

Fruit forward with cherries and dark berries and well balanced. A consistently good, go to wine at a relatively good QPR.

3/4/2023 - Rbhan12 Likes this wine:

Mid light ruby color. Took 2 hours to open up after that it was quite nice with decent complexity and good structure. Solid value, more of an elegant Chianti.

9/14/2022 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine:

A solid cab from Washington State with more "substance" than one would ever hope for at this price point. I haven't had a bad bottle of this vintage yet.

7/21/2022 - Itscody Does not like this wine:

Not good

10/9/2021 - Oinopoulos Likes this wine:

The wine looks purple colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like cherry, mushroom and prune.

8/11/2021 - randyjc wrote:

Bright red cherry and spice. A bit of oak, maybe more than a bit, on the finish but not distracting. Just present. Mouth-watering flavors, enjoyable drinking. This is not restrained but also not even remotely bombastic. Just fun to drink.

12/29/2019 - Yack Man Likes this wine:

I purchased this vintage not expecting much, it seems that Lewis Cabs have deviated southward from an nicely established course after the 2013 vintage in my opinion. Pop and poured, it started off with an expressive lavender nose and a hint of a vegetal / earthy aroma. On the palate, nice berry flavors black and blueberry, dark currants, and oak, actually better than I expected. The 2017 vintage is showing to be more of a hit and miss, but this wine is good. The extraction is nice, but it's slightly lacking in depth compared to other wines in its class that I have tasted. All said, this was a pretty decent surprise. Could this wine developer further to better level? Probably its a young wine. I have half a bottle remaining and if it merits, I will add to my notes. In conclusion, this bottle was better than expected, perhaps I will buy more. 92+ 93 Points

2/6/2021 - rmh66 wrote:

PnP and followed for a day. Lovely aromas of blue and black berry, cassis, raspberry, smoke, herbs, something that reminds me of sweat, cedar, and earth. Blackberries, tart cherries, plum, red cherries, chocolate, earth, herbs, a little graphite, and some oak on the palate. Nice acidity, chewy tannins, medium-long finish. Tasty. I like how the red fruits weave through the dark notes, giving this wine lift. The tannins and oak need some time to meld, but this is really quite drinkable right now. 91-92

1/22/2021 - Fatchef8 Likes this wine:

Our first red we drank and at this point our favorite

1/4/2021 - Gilman.Kristin Likes this wine:

Delicious red mountain wine - a terrific value.

1/2/2021 - slywka7 Likes this wine:

Decanted for 1 hour. Aromas of blackberry, currant, lead pencil, black cherry, dill and mocha. Flavors of blackberry, currant, mocha, cherry and touch of iron. Ends with a 25 second finish with blackberry and iron notes. Served a bit cool but as it warmed it it got better. Will update note as needed.

12/25/2020 - jrglm wrote:

Christmas wine with prime rib with all the fixin’s. This wine is already showing off the Washington terroir and fruit already. Big and rich without being too much for food. Tremendous backbone and structure. Just tastes, smells, feels well made. Certainly can lay awhile but a bottle decant perks this guy right up.

12/8/2020 - GTFreek wrote:

100% Cabernet, Randy Dunn winemaker.
Medium nose shows sage, dark fruit, vanilla extract. Palate is darker, brooding, coffee bean, espresso tones, black plum. Big but smooth structure. Drink now or age.

5/13/2020 - jkvedar wrote:

Sweet, dark fruits, graphite and mint on the nose. Full-bodied, but elegant on the palate. Soft tannins on the sides of the tongue. Very approachable now after a 2 hour decant. Finish is very long.

5/22/2020 - Sebastian80 Likes this wine:

Menthol, dark fruit and pepper. Straightforward, fresh and yummy. Not at all jammy. But not very good value.

3/8/2020 - RoyaltyCoins Likes this wine:

Deep ruby, with purple accents, neon rim.

Nose: Raspberry, cassis, red plum, smoldering incense, sagebrush, light soy sauce, oak paneling.

Mouth: Pure, savory raspberry, cassis, and blueberry skin show for just a moment upfront before immediately yielding to a forward facing spine of acid, which picks up everything, allowing the entire package to surf along on top, picking up notes of sage, anise, potpourri, and cocoa nib on the way. From this, everything sails along endlessly as fine grained tannins check in as the finish recedes at a glacial pace.

Overall: Well defined Napa mountain fruit and stellar palate action make this a winner already, especially with about 2+ hours of air. Drinkable now, but additional meld would be really nice to see on this. The acid could calm down just a but more, and the tannins could melt further into the fruit. If you can wait, start looking at this come 2023 or so. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

94.

2/26/2020 - Smithereens99 wrote:

Less than 90 points, really? Getting blue fruits, nice mouth feel, seems like it is quite a step above the other J Lohr, about 93points if not more. Now that I gave it a couple hours, very nice jamminess covers the palate with balance, plenty of fruit. I am quite fond of this wine with steak

Tried two more bottles and definitely am getting bottle variation with more watery and less complex almost like the other 90 point ratings

2/18/2020 - fah wrote:

Lacks richness and tannins are a little rough so I can't rate this any higher. I am surprised at the people who rated it higher and if they are honest reviewers. I have been to the Round Pond winery and they have some very nice wine albeit a lot more expensive.

8/11/2019 - Yack Man Likes this wine:

This wine really delivered tonight, perhaps the best showing since its bottling. As has been stated in previous notes, nice deep, dark purple color and extraction, with a deep, dark purple color. Ripe dark fruit composed of blackberry, blueberry and black cherry fruit. On the palate is a big, full-bodied, fruit forward, yet nicely crafted and not overdone. 94.6 Points and perhaps the best is yet to come.

6/28/2019 - Eric Guido Likes this wine:

The nose was dark yet zesty, showing woodland herbs against polished black fruits, dried florals, and sweet spices. On the palate, I found silky textures, offset by cool-toned acidity, as fresh black fruits enveloped the senses, washed clean by another burst of acid and saturating minerality, creating a wonderfully balanced expression. The finish was long, as saturating dark fruits and minerals gave way to sneaky tannins, leaving an impression of youth but also one of pure satisfaction. I love it when the hype is justified.

5/24/2019 - Yack Man Likes this wine:

Nice flavors and an elegant style. Beautiful nose and on the palate, plum, cassis, blackberry, raspberry and tobacco. This is a very decent medium to full bodied Cabernet produced in a classic style, exhibiting good structure and balance. A very solid 94 points, I like this label.

7/6/2019 - WineBurrowingWombat Likes this wine:

Nose: Bright, sour cherries with some firm, dry oak and slightly dried earth. After some time, vanilla appears on the nose.

Palate: Dark, purple fruit, deep earth, same firm, dry oak and some vanilla as well. There's noticeable amount of heat and oak.

Dark Ruby with some purpling. Dry with medium-minus amounts of chewy tannins. Medium bodied with medium to medium-plus acidity. Good finish of about 10-12 seconds. So maybe the bottle I had before was some bottle variation but it was really bad variation. This is a lot better but can use a lot of decanting or just more bottle age. Still young and harsh but a hefty decant will help the harshness. Enjoyable now minus the heat and some oak though. Give it another at least 5-8 years for some oak to integrate and the heat/harshness to settle a little.

3/29/2019 - Winefab Likes this wine:

Very good

4/18/2019 - CoryDean44 Likes this wine:

Aromas of pencil shavings, violets, smoke and chamomile. Extraordinary velvety tannins and elegant mouthfeel make this juice a joy to drink. Raspberry preserves, cassis, dark cherry, black currant, and anise. A lush balanced wine should stand tall for a while. 94 points.

7/29/2018 - kgh wrote:

Last bottle of this vintage. Very rich and fruit forward, many layers of dark berry, oak, spice, and licorice. Terrific Cab Sauv, still at a peak.

4/7/2019 - jmull Likes this wine:

This is Platonic-realm-of-forms level perfect Napa Cabernet. Cassis-driven, and without a note out of place. Perfectly proportioned over its middleweight. Plenty of evident tannin but very approachable already. Finishes long. Not profound but classic. 92+

4/6/2019 - tomoem wrote:

Impromptu dinner at the Sullivan's.

A really terrific Cabernet. Medium body wine with crushed blueberry aromas. On the palette the wine is berry laden, fresh and well balanced. The mid palette is a bit of a let down with muted fruits which are present but not expressive. Finish is more wood than fruit. Overall easy to enjoy and better than most at this price.

2/1/2019 - kevrob822 Likes this wine:

I’d raise this bottle to 90 Points. And I believe I found THE trick with this baby. I had it with a Grilled Cheeseburger & Fries and THAT'S the trick for this wine. It was MUCH better with the nice char of grilled red meat with grilled onions, cheese and fries. Yes, it was only an “In ‘n Out” cheeseburger and fries, but that ain’t bad and they BOTH improved each other. Yummy!

I’d also raise this to a Very Good QPR. Love it when something like this happens to a wine one has had before!

2/11/2019 - MrsSansomSmith Likes this wine:

Rich and welcoming

1/9/2017 - sjdcellar wrote:

drinking beautifully now, especially for a 2014. Celia Welch wines are almost always excellent and this is no exception. It's very typical of the growing area with lots of dark fruits, some dust, mocha but not at all hot. Will surely get better but great now as well.

10/14/2018 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine:

Drank at Seasons 52 , floral notes with a hint of pepper on the nose.Aromas of black fruit, currants and plum with some pepper and thyme.Full bodied wine with a pleasant mouthfeel. The dark fruits flowed though on the palate along with a hint of cassis. Tannins are on the softer side but still solid with good acidity, a very solid wine from the Alexander Valley. A very well balanced wine, went well with Lamb Loin.

11/10/2018 - YaBoi_CarloRossi Likes this wine:

Opened up nicely. Strong body with a lot of fruit on the pallet. Paired with chicken coq a vin and it took on an almost sweet flavor which balanced the dish nicely.

4/21/2018 - garambler Likes this wine:

We tasted this at the Woodinville tasting room on 4/21/18. It had a deep, rich bouquet of smoke, black currant, plum, mocha, cocoa, pepper and spice aromas. The palate was rich, dry and tart with flavors of black currant, black cherry, plum, mocha, cocoa, pepper and spice. 91+

11/16/2018 - csimm wrote:

Currant, black cherry, gravel, and earth notes lead the way, with a notable grippy minerality that elevates this wine beyond just being your average throwdown NV. Medium weight mid-palate, with a finish that brings more black fruit and stone to the profile. Surprisingly layered and focused considering its price point. 90-92 points. A decent enough entry level Cabernet for those who aren’t looking to geek-out too much on their wines. Drink now and over the next 3-5 years.

Served next to a 2014 Hall Napa Valley, which showed fruity and flat compared to the more nuanced Phelps.

11/10/2018 - Mccar52 Likes this wine:

Nice cab

8/27/2018 - Christine Havens Likes this wine:

From Bledsoe Family Winery, Flying B 2016 is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Syrah aged in 64% new French oak for 20 months. At this stage in its development—the nose is heavily laden in primary fruit—juicy blackberries, black currant, and black cherry precede lighter tones of cinnamon, vanilla bean paste, and sweet tobacco. In the mouth, ample black fruit fleshes out the core. Suave tannins and balanced acidity contribute to this wine's overall deliciousness and length. 14.5% ABV | Sample

10/19/2018 - The Bacchus Likes this wine:

Big and beautiful. Great price for the quality. Going to pick up a case of this for the cellar. Wow

8/19/2017 - bgdau Likes this wine:

Decanted and found it to be lovely and ready to drink

Liked it a great deal. Not a big cab. Just luscious.

5/31/2018 - Matt Scott Likes this wine:

Decanted for an hour. Stunning purity, poise and length. The nose is of boysenberry, vanilla, tarragon, plum, lava rock and tool chest. A true hybrid, this is modern Napa with some old school tendencies. The depth is evident, along with the microfiber tannins. Delicious. Drink 2019 - 2032.

10/19/2018 - bjecjohnson Likes this wine:

APPEARANCE: Nice, dark red color
AROMA: Noticeable traces of graphite with hints of currant on the nose
TASTE: Big tannins and ripe red fruit, leaning towards raspberries. Paired nicely with sausage and pepper wood-fired pizza

10/24/2018 - Smksmk Likes this wine:

Excellent CA Cab. Nice balance of pepper, dark dark cherry, cassis, tannin, earth, spice. Complex enough to be interesting, and nice balance and weight. Good value at $28. Let it breathe a bit and let me know if you find something better for 28 bucks.

10/22/2018 - ziavino wrote:

PnP, with loads of black currant and moderate oak on the nose and palate. Dark berry flavors emerge, and a lightly tannic finish provides needed grip. A crowd-pleasing style, with just enough verve to make it interesting.

9/18/2018 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine:

Pleasantly surprised to find a balanced and well integrated Napa cab at this young age and at this good price point. Rated 92 points by WE. PNP. Dark purple in the glass. Flavor profile included blackberry, plum, cedar, oak, vanilla, mocha and coffee elements. Mouthfeel was thick, bordering on rich and slightly sweet without crossing the line into fruity. Slightly complex, full-bodied appealing with structure supported by dusty tannins. Medium length finish that was smooth and pleasing. While looking for a "current drinker" I found a wine that fills the bill yet has potential for some significant cellar aging. An excellent QPR.

3/25/2018 - Cellar of Griego Likes this wine:

Solid cab. Always dependable.

12/27/2013 - Decanting fool wrote:

A gorgeous transparent garnet with a slightly milky hue. The unexpected essence of peaches, yes peaches, with apricots and nectarines, are the first surprising notes offered up in this heady elixir. Still in its infancy, with as much underlying funk as the godfather of soul himself and a sweet cherry caramel backbone, it is years away from the spectacular wine it will become. But it will be difficult to resist right now. Opens like a rose with each floral smoky, ethereal mouthful. And the peachy aftertaste lingers for minutes. A wonderful wine.