Ed Chin

9.4

This plays right down the middle as far as old school and modern Napa cabs go. Something for everyone to enjoy. — 15 days ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Leaner than the El Puntido. This is more classic Tempranillo. Drier & earthier.

Beautiful wine. Ripe, juicy & slightly candied & floral fruits of; mid to dark cherries, black raspberries, black raspberries, dry blue berries. Cherry cola, dry tobacco w/ ash, dry leathery, barrel staves, muddy herb mix, dark, dry spices, steeped, sun tea, mid; clove, nutmeg, vanilla, limestone minerals, crushed limestone/dry rocks, dry flowers that are black, red w/ dry lavender, round, high acidity with a high, dry tannin finish that falls on to the wild, dry, earthy, wildest finish that is balanced for many minutes.

Paired this with/ a dry rub tri-tip and a burgundy marinaded Cardiff Crack tri-tip. Both very different and enjoyable, but liked the dry rub with the Rioja.

Photos of, my visit to the Bodega, old oak vats that are decades old, neutral wood that is still used as of 2015 when I visited & been repaired endlessly, old wood press and tasting room outside their cellars/tasting room.. — a day ago

Michael Phillips

9.4

deep amber but lively and sweet and well balanced. — 6 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.4

Deep ruby in color; blackberries, black cherries, and cedar on the nose; medium acidity; medium plus tannins; tastes like plums, strawberry jam, violets, and clay pots with a long finish. Nellie loves it! And so do I. — 25 days ago

with Nellie

Bart Bartlett

9.0

Delicious. Citrus hits you from the beginning. Just a hint of salt keep it delightful throughout. — 2 months ago

Kaitlin Zappaterrini

9.0

crisp fruity orange wine that paired beautifully with dirty martini pasta — 5 months ago

Kristine Salm

9.1

Crystal clear amber color strong tannins — 9 months ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. No formal notes. The 2006 “Amber Knolls Vineyard” blows the mind. Yes, I know, it’s made by Schrader but this humble Lake County designation was meant to be enjoyed early while one allowed the more significant Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon’s mature. Yet here we are, thoroughly enjoying this 18 years from vintage. Fruit not only hanging on; dare I say this is still developing? Structure is sound. Drink now through 2030. Very impressive. — a month ago

Neil Valenzuela

10

Deep amber color. Soft sugar plum, apricot and botritis aromas. Amazing 1960 D’Yquem! — a month ago

Joe Woods

9.7

Light red very good 10/10 would recommend — 6 months ago