Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Estate dates back to Crusades & Scottish navigator, George Smith, owner in the 18th century. Blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot aged in 20% new oak, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry, herbs and earthy spice. On the palate flavors of plum, cherry & currant with notes of pepper, tobacco & cacao notes. Soft rich full tannins, long finish ending with fruit, earthy and mineral character, needs a little more time. — 10 days ago

Neca C. Smith

9.7

Best Cab of the Wine Festival — 20 days ago

with Teresa

Jason Gelman

9.3

a beautiful stay on the property of smith haut lafite. lovely to try their wines and bring some home for aging — a month ago

Jocholla

9.5

Earthy, blue fruit, smoked pork, olive brine, more alcohol on the nose than I recall, nice cigar smoke, dark ruby almost purple yet bright still, terroir driven with a sense of place. I feel like royalty with every sip. — 2 days ago

Rufus King

9.1

Light, well-balanced Cabernet Sauvignon, with plummy notes and mild tannin, served with short ribs at Bitter End, Wells, ME — a month ago

AEL

8.9

Smooth, supple and well balanced. Distinct blueberry and cream notes. — a month ago

Serge Mismetti

9.6

Très beau vin à maturité — a month ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.0

Brief , informal notes . Medium garnet , garnet terracotta rim . Quite mature and tertiary with coffee , cacau , dark cassis and smoky notes . On the palate there are some sweet ripe dark fruits, meaty notes and a tobacco , soy tinged finish . Quite rounded sweet tannins and balanced acidity . Medium length finish , though just a little one dimensional , this shows pretty well overall . Drink now and over the next 5 years . — a month ago

Joe Fischer

9.2

Deep ruby with notes of blueberry, dark fruit, mushroom, cedar, and herbs. Rich and Lucious with nice tannins. On the bud, dark fruits with cedar notes. — a month ago

Sophie Klopfenstein

9.1

Beautiful and very well rounded. Less sweet than I usually like but still so tasty. Very full on the nose- hints of flush red fruit. Nice acidity and tannin balance. — a month ago