Lyn Farmer

9.5

The wine is in beautiful condition at 10 years - still bright deep Ruby with explosive blackberry, black cherry, violet, cedar, clove and vanilla. It’s beginning to show tertiary notes of forest floor, tobacco leaf, and cigar box. It still has several years of life ahead but is captivating now. Long finish with plush ripe tannins. — 2 months ago

Big Wave Dave

9.4

A shame this is una volta because this is spectacular. All the depth, and savoury spine of the best otago pinots but with the finesse that I love about Blank Canvas. They let the fruit speak in an unobtrusive way which in this case means red and black cherries, and a strong spine of spice shrouded in ultra fine tannin. As Julia Harding in JR.com says “.. Firm, gently chewy, with terrific density but all lithe and full of energy.” For $65 this is Burgundy 1er cru quality. The very best of what new world has to offer. — 3 years ago

Sara Gravesen

9.0

Smooth fruity notes... discovered at National Anthem in Dallas... paired well with cheese enchilada double burger — 5 years ago

Matthew Bull

9.1

I must have got the best bottle of the batch. Glorious. Went down singing the national anthem. — 5 years ago

Daron Watson

9.5

New Anthem: Throwing Shade ~ DDH IPA w pale malt, wheat, oats, lactose, and Citra hops — 7 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.3

Compared to the Anthem winery LPV wine, this one has just about an identical nose. The nose of this vineyard just seems to be a "purple" kind of note. But, the wine seemed to be very different. This wine was a little on the lean side. Entered with black cherry and a hint of fig and dark chocolate in the middle. Finished with a moderate youthful tannic bite. The sweeter side of this which it probably displayed 2 or so years ago has started to soften, and is starting to allow some more interesting notes in the future. Probably one of the more balanced LPV wines I've had to date without a doubt, but it failed to hit the upper rung of wines today. The Rudd Samantha's and 2005 Spoto Private Reserve stole the show. Regarding this wine, I think it's probably a good idea to lock it up for 5 years to see what it has in 2023. Considering what people pay for these bottles, you've got nothing to lose by aging it in this case. — 8 years ago

with Dan and Keith

Ben Levy

9.7

Soft to medium supple mouthfeel. Not dissimilar to a soufflé of snake skin and spaghettios. I recommend pairing with pop rocks and curb your enthusiasm. The producer kneels for the national anthem. — 9 years ago

KA

9.2

Baldi Steak — 3 months ago

Brian Hearty

9.2

2020. Two of my favorite OWW varietals (60% Cabernet Franc/40% Petit Verdot) in a very tasty blend aged two years in oak barrels. — 2 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Medium straw color. Aromas of citrus, honeysuckle and orange blossoms. Great Sauvignon Blanc, with tropical fruits, passion fruit and baked apple.

🏅90 points - Wine Enthusiast — 4 years ago

Jean Kim

9.0

75% Sauvignon blanc, 25% semillon. Richer and honey hued, tastes of melon, kiwi, mouthwatering acidity. More full bodied than a typical Sauvignon blanc - almost like an unoaked Chardonnay — 5 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.6

Because who doesn’t love to celebrate national Cab Franc day? @rudiuswines is Brittany & Jeff Ames label. Jeff was an early understudy to Thomas Brown, working on Schrader, Maybach, and Outpost amongst others while he developed his own client list, including Tor Kenward, Boich, and Anthem. It’s worth noting that the wines Jeff has produced for Tor have been some of my favorites for at least a decade.

The 2014 Rudius Cabernet Franc Sugarloaf Vineyard Napa Valley envelopes your plate with a captivating display of mouthwatering raspberry, savory loam, sweet tobacco, and just the right hint of bell pepper before the cocoa powder dusted finish rocks your world. Delicious is an understatement. This was so spectacular I opened it two nights in a row (run don’t walk to Sunshine and steal it for $40). #delicious #rediculouslydelicious — 7 years ago

William Hughes

9.1

The Cabernet Franc is the central player here and 2014 fruit in Maryland is delicious. The wine is still young, but a little air helps the bright fruit and sweet tannins to integrate well. I plan to try the next bottle in two or three years and with a filet or leg of lamb. — 8 years ago

with Drew

Bradford Glaser

9.1

Anthem of the Seas — 9 years ago

Ron from VA

9.0

For Virginia, the CS does stand up and sing its anthem. As I always say, CS in the middle Atlantic is its own varietal format. Wow this one is not as bright with red fruits, it has a more sophisticated dark steakhouse feel to it. In the glass, not overly powerful, but with food, plenty sufficient in actually sang louder, went in the chorus of the culinary companionship. Decent length and strength to the finish. Just not elevating due to its softer construction. — 7 months ago

Ted

9.3

Interesting barrel aged SB. So smooth and delicious. — 3 years ago

with Jeni

Daron Watson

9.3

New Anthem Beer Project : Clapback (Strata Triple Dry Hopped)

hand select Citra in the kettle, whirlpool, and then twice in a very generous double dry hop ~ THEN dry hopped a final time w Strata

honeydew and cantaloupe, then passion fruit and mango, w hints of citrus (grapefruit and maybe orange julius) — 4 years ago

Sam Lee

9.0

A dominance of Friday’s night
With our in house dance anthem as always
Always with music 🐕
Cabernet Sauvignon, soft leathery and mint leaf into black fruit of goodness 🌝
Brightful of cherry, easy nighttime feeling and finishing of tobacco cocoa and blackberry
Cherries of valentines 🌕 — 6 years ago

Georgina McDonald

9.5

Hungary - no wonder the nectar from Tokaji grapes are mentioned in your National Anthem. Yes, I did my research, after this slick, juicy, drop had me weak at the knees. Well balanced acidity paired with a medium bodied concentration, you’ll feel as if a delicate lick of butter, watermelon and lime is shimmying its way across all corners of your mouth - find where it visited by following the tingling tracks with your tongue. Anthropomorphism would unveil a suave talking Eastern European man called Ambrus, who’d need no introduction. Not to your parents, your friends, your dog, nor your gold fish. This, he too, knows. Green, steady eyes, tanned skin, a strong will, and a smile that’s so good, it’s cruel. A man they’d all love, but would hate you to date. Someone who’d stroke your head, but look to the horizon. A man that enjoys all company, but has no plan to stay around. That’s perfect - too much of a good thing is arduous. Drink up, and look forward to introducing Ambrus, to people yet to know his charm. — 7 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.1

Everything you need to know about this wine is here (including some randoms about the winery dog apparently). Definitely better than the Beckstoffer Las Piedras Cab which basically tasted like a sample right off the crush pad and never developed. Took this one an hour to get going, as it seemed a little thin and metallic for the first while. After allowing to sit, this darker violet-tinged wine had a very nice mature huckleberry and hint of nitrogen and au jus. The middle of this wine gets a bit more robust with some darker chocolate notes but keeping that dark, expressive and even slightly sweeter fruit. The finish has quite a bit of pepper, but also a stiff oak tannin. This wine finishes pretty long. Not sure if I want to sell off the second bottle or keep it around another couple of years. IMO the Hill Family Merlot which is about $30 cheaper outdoes this one easily. — 8 years ago