Jay Kline

9.1

Initially popped and poured a small glass but it seemed all knees and elbows so I grabbed a decanter which made a significant difference. The 2016 pours a deep ruby color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears and some signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with ripe and some bruised red and black fruits: Bing cherry, dark chocolate, black plum, salmiakki, purple flowers, new leather, espresso, a touch of Madagascar vanilla, and fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, savory and absolutely decadent like a fine chocolate covered cherry. It’s also quite powerful but remarkably balanced despite the high alcohol (15%). However, it’s unquestionably Right Bank. Hard to imagine a more impressive wine from Côtes de Bourg. Drink now with a 30min decant and enjoy through 2036+? — 24 days ago

Jason Bowman

9.8

Delicious, complex but drinkable — 5 months ago

Jason Phillips

9.1

I prefer reds over whites, but this chardonnay is very creamy and smooth. Well balanced and refreshing. — 6 months ago

Mark Mannebach

9.4

2014 vintage holding up extremely well. Smooth balanced from front to finish of red fruit and spice. — a month ago

Mark S.

9.0

It has features of Riesling like petro. Fruity, volume. Cave spring estate beemsville bench Riesling 20 @3971, Dmar, 241007
Yellow green. Pear and petro. Chalk and minerals. Honey suckle and acacia. Rich honey and balanced acidity to make me feel it is come from cool climat. 20 @3971, Dmar, 241026-241104 — 5 months ago

Jason Phillips

9.3

Great nose. Complex from beginning to end. Fabulous! Enjoyed in the cave tasting room at Jarvis Estates. — 6 months ago

Michael Coscetta

9.4

When someone asks what does a delicious Napa Cab taste like, with a 4 hour decant this is it. — 3 months ago

Matthew Steilen

9.5

Blackberry, pepper, tobacco on the nose. Incomparable concentration and punch. Chewy, puckery, rich on the palate. — 4 months ago

Jason Phillips

9.2

Excellent nose. Very balanced and smooth. Thoroughly enjoyed to top off the tasting experience in the cave tasting room at Jarvis Estates. — 6 months ago

Jason Phillips

9.1

Great nose and light on the front but complex through the finish. Very nice cabernet franc. — 6 months ago