Neil Valenzuela

9.3

Superb as always! Deep purple color. Aromas of black currant, blackberry, pencil lead, tobacco and oak. Black fruit on the palate, cigar box and nice tannins.

🍇95% Cab, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot.

🏅94 Points - James Suckling — a day ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Medium ruby color. Aromas of black olive, red fruit and balsa wood. Nice cherry flavors, spices, floral with a nice finish.

🏅92 Points - Wine Spectator — 15 days ago

Neil Valenzuela

8.8

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, cranberry and saline. Black cherry on the palate, heavy black tea finish. Not a big fan of this one.

🏅92 Points - Wine Enthusiasts — 15 days ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.3

Clear straw color. Aromas of citrus, flint and orange blossoms. Bright Chardonnay, lemon on the palate, minerals and smooth finish. Superb! — 20 days ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

Deep purple color. Aromas of blueberry, chocolate and herbs/eucalyptus. Nice blue and black fruit on the palate, cocoa notes and nice tannins. Really good Cab!

🏅92 Points - Wine of the Month — a day ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.4

A nice comparison of French St. Julien and French winemaker, in the US with a Napa Cab.
The 1972 vintage was one of the legendary five Cabs selected for the 1976 Paris Tasting.

This 1975, had a deep garnet color with a brick rim. Loads of blackberry on the nose, casis and earthy notes. Fruit forward, black fruit and plum dominate, nice tannins. This wine definitely evolved through the evening.

Previous Notes Apply to the 75 St Julien:
Deep ruby color. Aromas of red fruit, leather and earthy notes. Amazing flavors, blackberry, black currant, tobacco and baking spices.

🏅92 Points - Decanter — 15 days ago

with Quentin

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Deep ruby color. Nicely balanced Cab- aromas of raspberries, blackberries and baking spices. Nice huckleberry on the palate, plum and oak on the finish.

🍇85% Cab, 8%Petite Sirah and 7%Petit Verdot.

🏅90 Points - Wilfred Wong — 9 days ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.3

Medium amber color. Aromas of crushed pineapple, dried apricot and orange marmalade. Burnt honey on the palate, tropical fruit flavors and caramel on the finish. Very tasty Sauternes! — 15 days ago

with Quentin

Neil Valenzuela

9.3

Incredible wine! Deep purple color- almost inky. Aroma of blackberries, cassis, vanilla and violets. Black fruit on the palate, plum, baking spices with a lovely finish.

🏅96 Points - Wine Spectator
🏅95 Points - Wine Advocate — 20 days ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Pale ruby color. Aromas of cherry, cranberry with earthy/mushroom tones. Bright, cherry flavors, hint of tart cranberry on the palate, with flavors of vanilla. — 23 days ago