Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Bordeaux style red blend that includes Merlot, (76%), Cabernet Sauvignon (12%), Cabernet Franc (3%), Malbec (2%) and Petite Verdot (7%). Dark purple/black color. Aromas of dark fruit, dried rose petals, lavender and wet stones. Flavors of black cherry, blueberry, black plums, coffee, dark (bitter) chocolate, vanilla and roasted herbs. Long (but slightly bitter) finish, creamy texture and fine grained tannins. Nice oak integration with a solid punch of acidity. Fruit forward, plush and opulent. Thanks for sharing this bottle, Ron B! — 6 days ago

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Similar notes to the 2017 vintage. — 3 years ago

Laddie DeRocco

9.0

Great with chocolate or steak. Definitely worth buying again. Got it at olive grove. — 5 years ago

Matthew Doty

9.1

2022 vintage. A mature, smooth, complex CS — 2 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Dark violet/purple color. Aromas of blueberry, black cherry/currants, tobacco and cocoa. Same fruits on the palate along with dark plums, black licorice, coffee and spicy oak. Long lasting note of dark chocolate on the extended earthy finish. Medium-plus bodied with reasonably smooth tannins for such a young wine. Opulent, bold and rich. It will interesting to see how this wine evolves over the next few years. Presented by Nick Goldschmidt, winemaker. — a year ago

Michael Chelus

9.1

Cherry, raspberry preserves, blackberry, currant, vanilla, dark chocolate and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins. — 5 years ago

Albert Phelps

8.9

Very full body. Red fruits and earth. Persistent finish. I think will be better tomorrow. — 4 months ago

Neal Ferry

9.0

Very Good $27 a bottle — 2 years ago

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Jocholla

9.0

Peach, mango, full body balanced by bright acidity. Not a lot getting in the way here. — 3 years ago

Scott Petrus

9.0

More structure and tannin than stagecoach. — 5 years ago