Justin Wittkopf

9.4

Very nice pop and pour. Very cherry driven nose, nice balance and length. — 6 years ago

Justin Wittkopf

9.7

This was just amazing tonight. Perfect blend of black cherry, plums, licorice, and earth tones, with broad palate and just enough acidity to keep everything lively and fresh. Killer. — 6 years ago

Justin Wittkopf

Justin had this 6 years ago

Justin Wittkopf

9.4

Pop and pour. This needs much more air or time in bottle. Rich and densely packed, with gripping tannins. Would have liked to see some more acidity to balance everything. — 7 years ago

Justin Wittkopf

9.6

My first Miani Merlot. Wow, this is great. Haven’t had Napa Merlot like this. Like a great young Pomerol. — 6 years ago

Justin Wittkopf

9.6

Killer wine here. Such pure fruit expression, great balance and tannin profile. So a big step up from previous vintages with the addition of François Peschon as consulting winemaker over Celia Welch. Well done! — 6 years ago

Justin Wittkopf

9.5

What a surprise! Best 2011 Napa wine so far. Had the 2011 Las Posadas from Abreu 2 nights ago and this is better. Yes, I said that. Pop and pour. Lovely fruit and structure. Seriously impressed by this. — 6 years ago

Justin Wittkopf

9.8

Wow. This is so amazing! Hugely perfumed nose, tremendous structure. OMG GOOD. — 6 years ago

Justin Wittkopf

9.4

Fun wine! 22 years old. As I am told this is mostly MacD fruit. Interesting development. Initially pretty simple, with no acidity or tannin. After 2 hours of slow O, this is gaining structure and depth. Lovely aged Napa wine. Not quite Bordeaux-quality at 22 years, but really a fantastic wine here. — 6 years ago

Justin Wittkopf

9.5

This was pop and pour tonight to prepare us for our visit to the Chateau on Monday. What a lovely wine.! Gained depth and presence with an hour in glass. Subtle, silky, cassis, leather, good grip. Only critique is I’d like a bit more acidity to balance this out. — 6 years ago