January 17, 2024 - I mirror the last note's concerns. WE Found this in our cellar and was reticent about what we'd find when it was uncorked. It was splendid. Dark fruit and cassis permeates the palate. Pleasantly surprised. No doubt this was better a few years back but still drinkable and fun. Cheers.
August 6, 2023 - I was worried as it was pretty old for a California Cabernet but the cork came out beautifully and the wine was rich smooth and delicious. An absolute treat
June 7, 2021 - Splendido! Lovely rich & full bodied. Gifted from Deana & Joe on 12/31/2009.
July 5, 2020 - Retail $75. Most years this is around 90% Cabernet Sauvignon with the remainder Merlot. Wow. Scores for this on Cellar Tracker are all over the map, ranging from the 70s to the high 90s. I guess you could call it polarizing. Personally, I find it enchanting. Dark in the glass and on the nose with dark (slightly stewed) red and black fruit, a bit of mint, and cedar. The palate is tart, fruity, balanced, and frankly, delicious. I am not sure I can explain the detractors. thedrunkencyclist.com
February 1, 2019 - Mature bouquet with red and dark berries like ripe blackberries, chocolate, rose hips and some slight impressions of soy. On the palate chocolate, sweet licorice, some earth, good acidity and round tannin. Definitely at its peak or a bit past it. Still a delicious wine, but drink up.
January 30, 2019 - Last bottle and best bottle. Utterly classic in its profile - sort of a harmony between St. Julien and Margaux - blackcurrant, cedar, hints of spice, beautiful fine tannins, balance of acidity. There is just that extra lift to the fruit from the California sun and the minerality has a different feel to it. I would still be stumped in a blind tasting though. Lush, creamy, but structured and poised. Just marvelous.
June 9, 2018 - Perfect in almost every way
December 17, 2017 - Fruit, dark cherry aroma. Tobacco, pepper, dark cherry, earthy. Soft tannins.
December 3, 2017 - Peppery on the nose and in the mouth. Decent finish. Not particularly enjoyable but decent structure with time left to age.
August 10, 2017 - Cork broke while opening. But not compromised. Very deep deep wine, flavors still strong. Lovely flavor, tannins are gone. Smooth at the end. Would go well with a steak or other red meat.