Doug Powers

9.2

Beautiful Syrah from Spring Mountain, savoury aromas and flavors, very French-like if served blind, still has lots of primary redfruits showing, tannins have largely receded, from a partially-shaded 5-acre portion at the bottom of the Paloma vineyard, long finish, I believe the Syrah vines were planted in 1992 and pulled out after the 2001/2002(?) vintage, Barbara and Jim Richards said the farming was more difficult than the Merlot (and smaller amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon) that Paloma is known for and thus they elected to replant (graft? Not sure) more of the other varieties into that plot. While the first vintage of the Syrah (1995) was never commercially released (12 cases produced from 3 year old vines), Jim was kind enough to send me home with 4 bottles, that wine was the best Syrah to EVER come off that vineyard, I was forever in his debt, it was AMAZING. I miss Barbara and Jim, some of the nicest people I’ve ever met in the wine business (I’m NOT in the business myself)!! — a month ago

with Jim

Ashlyn Fleener

9.5

Very smooth, a sour apple taste, and full bodied! — 6 years ago

Oliver Seaman

9.5

Ben Richards birthday — 7 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.3

This is flagship Cabernet Sauvignon from Alta Nova Vinyards in Napa Valley, CA. a masterpiece from a female winemaker, Britt Richards who has the finesse of vinifying wines from myriad California terroirs (mostly mountains). Electrifying aromas of black forrest, leaves, earth and graphite. It makes an opening to the palate with punchy tannins, elevated but not overpowering acidity and silky, very silky tannins. Polyphenols are super-balanced, it can challenge any mountain-like heavy Cab from Napa as a great contender. Loved the elegant finish. Needs to open for over 2 hours to appreciate its potential and savory notes.
— 6 months ago

Tom Mitchell

10

Excellent Italian. Bought at Richards — 5 years ago

Nora Scheller

9.2

Great cab for ~$15! Bought at Richards Fine Wines and Liquors. — 7 years ago

Stuart Pollack

9.6

Beautiful Syrah an much better than the 2008. Elegant, dark, contemplative wine with dark fruit and licorice. Nose takes you deep inside your head with blackberry and licorice. Powerful but smooth tannins. More Rhône style than California. Expensive at $83.25 but worth it. — 8 months ago

sasha

9.1

Pour Richards 15. A big well-rounded wine with something for everyone. Had a t-bone with it the second night. — 2 years ago

Jennifer Stadnicki

9.0

With Beats from Poyr Richards. — 6 years ago

Jennifer Stadnicki

9.1

Stone fruit and citrus flavors and a bit of minerality. Crisp and lovely. Paired with Korean bulgogi.

Pour Richards ~$17 — 7 years ago