Tom Casagrande

9.2

Last bottle of the wine that, about 9 or 10 years ago, opened my eyes to the potential in the Columbia Valley and its various AVAs for Rhone varietals. I thought, if this entry-level Syrah was this good . . . . Just double-decanted it so it’s a little closed now on the nose, but the palate is soft and savory. Will update in a few hours and rate at that time.

UPDATE: it’s delicious and fully mature. Most of the fruit has been replaced by savory tertiary notes. Nose shows olive brine and delicate ash-y notes. — 6 days ago

Doug Adams

9.3

2018. Decanted for about an hour and improved with more time. — 2 months ago

Ericsson

9.3

Big. Bold. More acid than fruit. Will go the distance. — 3 months ago

Christopher Vaughn Messer

9.1

This is a polished, crowd-pleasing Cabernet that still shows real intent. Ripe black cherry and blackberry lead the charge, followed by notes of cocoa, vanilla, and a subtle cedar spice. The tannins are smooth and well-integrated, giving it an easy, confident structure without sacrificing depth. There’s just enough oak warmth to feel luxurious, but it never overwhelms the fruit.

I opened this during a family winter getaway in Atlantic City, one of those cold, quiet nights after the lights fade and the boardwalk winds down. It paired beautifully with a relaxed dinner and conversation, the kind of wine that elevates the moment without demanding attention. Approachable, reliable, and quietly refined. Indian Wells continues to earn its reputation as a go-to Cabernet with class. — 15 days ago

Paul J

9.2

PnP. Deep wine with dark fruit. Not much terroir, but very juicy and enjoyable. — 2 months ago

with Brooke

k

8.9

Minerality with light grassy tones accentuated by light tropical notes. Pleasant. — 2 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.1

Clear, deep ruby in color; on the nose, it's clean with medium intensity primary and secondary aromas of blackberries, cassis, and graphite; on the palate, it's dry with high acidity, high tannins, high alcohol, full body, and pronounced primary and secondary flavors of black cherries, blueberries, black cardamom and bell pepper with a long finish. This wine is complex and intense. Overall, I rate this wine as very good. — 13 days ago

with Nellie

Cathy Levy

9.3

Lovely, deep, rich Syrah. Plums, Raisins and blackberries. — a month ago

Thomas

8.9

This is a nicely tasty red wine with steak. Smooth drinking. — 2 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.6

Sipping Quilceda while watching Nosferatu 🧛🏻.
Splendid. — 2 months ago