Jay Kline

9.2

Presented to me double-blind. The wine pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears and some signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and dried, mixed fruits: brambles, plum, blueberry, purple flowers, leather, earth and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and rich. Alcohol is medium+. Pretty tasty stuff.

Initial conclusions: this could be a Merlot (or blend thereof), Cabernet Franc (or blend), Cabernet Sauvignon (or blend), Shiraz (or blend) Tempranillo or Syrah from the United States, France, Australia or Spain. The fruit is the star here so I’m taking this to the “new world”. Plus, there is a generosity and elevated alcohol that gives me Aussie vibes (though I find the wine balanced). I also think this has 15-20 years of age. Final conclusion: this is a Shiraz blend from Australia, Barossa, 2005. Daaaaaang. Andrew Will! I don’t hate my call but I should have probably done better with this one since I’m very familiar with these wines. Still much to learn. Drink now through 2037. — a month ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.0

Jesus pepe smauel papa luis c augusto — 3 years ago

Joe Estrada

9.3

A beautiful Syrah paired with Braised Beef Short Ribs — 5 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.0

A safe island during an ongoing shipwreck
Still primary character
Elegant and enjoyable — 6 years ago

Greg Gosselin

9.1

2017 is fab. Great QPR. Intense with backbone. Give it a few more years. it doesn’t get much better at this price-point. — 6 years ago

Robert Evans Jr

9.0

Giants Packers. — 7 years ago

Henry Fuseler

9.2

5/2026. Very nice Washington Cab. Good fruit, nice on the palate and lingers. Paired well with the various seafood appetizers at Mr. Friendly’s.

My 3rd vintage. — a month ago

jochen rueckert

9.0

Great again — 9 months ago

Galen Hasler

9.1

Rich style — 2 years ago

Mark S.

9.0

A bit deep forest herb aroma. Parsley. Spice. Salt and mineral. Gilbert et Christine Felettig Champs Pimont Beaune 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2019 @720/G(2800), domaine, 220709 — 4 years ago

Steven Schnoor

9.2

Classic Washington Cab from this great producer. Consistently great — 5 years ago

Joe Hakim

9.3

Herbaceous and jammy. Lovely red. — 6 years ago

Lisa Edwards

9.4

Deep red juicy fruits with smoke. Delightful. — 6 years ago

Jody Scharf

9.2

nice value franc big fan. ready now. 👏 to the wine maker. — a month ago

K Brooks

9.1

Delicious with Christmas turkey ($33). — 6 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.6

Nose: tropical flower nectar.

Palate: hints of minerality. Silky. Mountain stream. Stone fruits.

A knockout.

Fass selections — a year ago

Paul J

9.4

1hr plus decant. Dark red color. Cassis and dark fruit on the palate. Very sweet, like candy in a glass. Huge depth. Different style than most Napa Cabs but who doesn’t like candy! — 4 years ago

with Brooke and Geoff

Mario Vaillancourt

9.0

Nice nose of dark fruit and some Vosne spices, the style is slightly extracted, generous with gorgeous fruits and strong powerful tannins, very nice but a finish that is a touch rustic. 89-90

Beau nez sur les Fruits noirs, des épices et un style assez extrait et généreux en bouche, beaucoup de fruits, des tannins puissants, beau vin mais un peu rustique en finale. 89-90 — 5 years ago

Jay Eagan

9.3

Really well made! — 6 years ago

with Kristine

Jeremy Reuling

9.0

Good Cab, full body without being overbearing in terms of fruit. — 7 years ago