Austin Hohnke

9.3

Wild and smoky, presenting deep ruby in the glass. Palate is stylish and peppery with alcohol in check. Possibly whole cluster? Violets and coffee grounds come around with air. Guessed Faury St. Joseph 2015 blind, a’thank you! — 5 days ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Happy 50th birthday! I always ask what were you doing when you drink a wine this old.

I am told by my Somm buddy who brought this bottle, this is To Kalon fruit even though it is not listed on the label. Excellent fill line. 12% ABV. 👏👏👏

Color is brickish on the edges but the color inside is still beautiful & solid.

This is a wine not to decant or a short one and pour it out w/ 6 people. It does get better in the glass.

The fruit is old but still ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, baked strawberries, stewed plum/cranberries, baked rhubarb, almost watermelon notes, mid berry cola, steeped tea, dry crushed rocks, dry twig, dry tobacco, sandalwood to some cedar, light dark spice notes, dry herbaceous notes, pine bar, some tarriness, anise, dark forest, dry leaves, some v/a-bandaid, dry river stone, decade red, dark, florals, excellent acidity, great evolution, balance, still has tension, with elegance & smart polish that lasts a minute.

Bottle acquired recently from the winery. — a month ago

Devin Bray

9.2

Yum. Aromatic, great structure, good balance between acidity, fruit skin or vegetal complexity, and bright fruit. — 12 days ago

Meghan C

9.0

In Phoenix early June 2024. — 14 days ago

Andrew Liguori

9.0

Wing Lei dinner. Crisp acidity, ripe red fruits and silky tannins. Lovely — 25 days ago

Doug Powers

9.2

Brett up front, so some barnyard, lovely fruit, long finish, very fine! — a month ago

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Brian S

9.0

For the price this is an extremely well made Napa Cabernet. — a month ago

James Brenner

9.6

In double mag. 👰‍♀️ 🤵‍♂️ 🤯 — 8 days ago

Lorna Hajdini

9.0

Sophia and Johann’s rehearsal dinner (Sept 2018) — 6 years ago

Julia Indik

9.2

Spicy on the nose. Starts up with lush dark fruit, black cherries, figs, and touch of caramel. There is a moderate acidity that then builds tempered by licorice and smoke. — a month ago