Freddy R. Troya

8.9

This particular Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve is sourced from the Red Hills by the Lake County, one of the Northernmost California's peculiar terroir with a differentiating red volcanic soil at a high elevation, yet dry climate.
Having a microclimate conditions like this, grapes tend to be a bit more aromatic than the surrounding areas. Therefore, the wine offers intense aromas of dark fruit compote and blackberry and cacao beans. Also, vanilla is present considerably, along with black cherry. Mouthfeel is a bit on the jelly with some spices to the back-end of the palate as well. The wine feels undeniably hot (15.5% ABV). Tannins are softer compared to the those Cab Sauv’s coming from Napa. A subtle notes of dry leaves and leather were felt after the wine was fully oxygenated after 1.5 hours. — 2 days ago

Lars Erik Antonsen

9.3

2017
Excellent With Txogitxu entrecôte — 3 years ago

Neil Blaze

9.2

Wonderful honey aromas on the nose, along with some nice whiffs of citrus. The palate, of course, was sweet, though not sugary. Honeyed flavors of orange, peach, and apricot dominate. Not the sort of wine you'd have everynight, though a marvelous apértif or even dessert on a special occasion. 100% Orange Muscat. 7/3/22. — 3 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

This particular Cab Sauv is made with grapes left for a prolonged period of time on the vines to boost ripeness and combines Napa Valley floor and some other sub-AVA’s. Aging process goes for up to 18 months in French oak barrels.
A very expressive wine, still young but already showing its depth and rich and aromatics tones mulberry and blackberry, on the palate feel warm, potent, dynamic and tannins are solid but not aggressive. Some sediments and texture were present as a result of lightly filtered which give a distinguishing character.
This is a Mevushal version, that is equivalent to drinking a good non-Kosher Cab Sauv. It may resonate on everyone. — 2 days ago

Iwan

9.0

Nice old school Napa Cab. At this point it’s probably a few years past it’s prime and firmly in tertiary territory. Tobacco, wood notes, and still some black fruit. Past it’s prime but still very enjoyable. — 3 years ago

Michael Chelus

9.1

Black cherry, raspberry, plum, vanilla, eucalyptus and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins. — 4 years ago

Ann Begler

9.2

Ann had the 2016 on May 4, 2020. Full bodied and delicious. — 5 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Typical California Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley, Sonoma. Buttery, creamy, vanilla-driven and oaky on the nose thanks to its fermentation and aging process for 12 months in French and American oak barrels.
Definitely shows expression of the Russian River Valley's distinctive climate that provides lime and tropical fruits with some camomile and other white flowers to most of Chard’s sourced from there. The savory notes mixed with ripen apricot and baked pineapple makes it really refreshing and interesting. A bit toasty to my preference, but appreciate its weight and intensity on the finish and general decent overall as a mouthfeel. — 2 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

#kosherWineSunday

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Light nose with chocolates, black fruits, light earth, tobacco leaf and light wood.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, cooked cherries, spices, oak, light vanilla, licorice, tobacco leaf, light earth, herbs and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 7 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from California is drinking very nicely now. Easy drinking, tangy and interesting. A good sipping wine.

Nicely balanced with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes in the glass.

Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with barbecue meats. I paired it with a baked Brie cheese.

Kosher and Mevushal.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45 (current vintage). — 9 months ago

Llewellyn Kruger

9.8

I need some insite on this wine of mine — 4 years ago