Vino Joe

9.3

Drank over two nights using a Coravin. Second night I decanted 1.5 hours. Both were a bit mild and muted. Concentrated and hefty but lacked the power I was expecting. Perhaps at 10 years it’s entered a more reserved phase. — a month ago

Michael Chelus

9.3

Black cherry, vanilla, raspberry preserves, cassia, eucalyptus and oak. Full-bodied and velvety tannins. — 2 months ago

Peggy Hadley

9.4

Decanted 2 hours. — 3 months ago

with Jim

Peter Coulthard

9.4

Sainsburys. This is delightful - really enjoyable. Rich flavours. Delicious. — 4 months ago

John Osgood

9.4

Killer stuff — 7 days ago

Tom Garland

9.3

1 hour decant(lots of chunky/fine sediment). A majestic dark magenta color with a little bricking. On the nose: stewed plums, some blue fruit, herbaceous, eucalyptus, and worn leather. Taste: silky smooth, rich, layered wine with dark cherry, blackberry, chocolate espresso, herbs, tar, and a spicy licorice long finish. YUM! — a month ago

with Brenda

Ericsson

9.3

Big Napa fruit bomb but approachable with soft notes of earth and vanilla. — 4 months ago

Zach Jennings

9.5

Bombs away — 25 days ago

Roman Ochocki

9.0

Very strong vanilla, then caramel and fruity sweetness. — 2 months ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. No formal notes. The 2006 “Amber Knolls Vineyard” blows the mind. Yes, I know, it’s made by Schrader but this humble Lake County designation was meant to be enjoyed early while one allowed the more significant Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon’s mature. Yet here we are, thoroughly enjoying this 18 years from vintage. Fruit not only hanging on; dare I say this is still developing? Structure is sound. Drink now through 2030. Very impressive. — 4 months ago