David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

My favorite new world producer of Malbec. Charles Hendricks Winemaker. I’ve had nearly every vintage 2018 back to 2007…first 2006 & it’s gorgeous.

Ruby, ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries with a touch of strawberries & blueberries. Dark chocolate cake w/ fudge frosting, caramel, mocha, cocoa bar, malt balls, barrel pulp/powder, soft, dark spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanillin, mid berry licorice/cola, tarriness, anise, dry tobacco, dry brush/twig, limestone powder, dry top soil, candied to withering; dark, red flowers framed in liquid violets & lavender, waterfall acidity with a lush, well; rounded, knitted, evolved, softened tensioned, balanced with excellent polished & finish that lasts minutes. — 7 hours ago

Aaron Rosenberg

9.0

Had side by side with Austin Hope cab and could barely taste a difference. Amazing value! — 6 months ago

Nick Brandon

9.0

Estrella district.
Magenta rim, opaque indigo color.

On the nose there's cranberries and an inkling of tannins.

Rich flavors of cocoa and velvety oak blend with dark chocolate and raspberry. — 8 months ago

Kyle

9.1

Deep dark and concentrated color. Perfect balance of rich fruit and oak on the nose. High tannin. Leather, cacao. Medium length and very oaky finish. This is a very robust wine. Enjoying with a buttery ribeye. — 4 days ago

Joanne Yeung

9.0

Smooth, lightly fruity, not tart, not funky. One of the best orange wines I've had so far — 5 months ago

Walt Koczot

9.4

Very nice dryer red wine — 7 months ago

B A

9.2

A real treat at ten years old. Key lime pie and slate — 2 months ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

HBTM! 🥳 🎉🎂 🎈

Charles Hendricks one of the most underrated Winemakers in the Napa/Sonoma/Santa Lucia areas. — 3 months ago

Carter White

9.3

Features saline umami, good concentration. — 6 months ago

Maureen O'Leary

9.3

Very satisfying, would buy again. — 8 months ago