Bryan Florendo

9.0

Not Lina’s fave. — 3 months ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.1

This saw some time in oak and was much more complex than the Dolcetto. This was also finished with natural cork as opposed to aggomerated/Diam. When I asked about it the winery representative said they mix and use both in the hopper at bottling which kind blew my mind... — 2 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2018 vintage. 3rd bottle in two months. Consistent black/white pepper in the nose along with plenty of body. Oodles of blackberry in the taste hopper. — 3 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.7

dark ruby violet; blackberry, black cherry, plum, cocoa, red pepper, graphite; ripe, concentrated, sweet red and black fruits, excellent persistence; full bodied, medium+ acidity, prominent fine grained tannin, 14.9% ABV; made from blend of 59.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petite Verdot, 0.5% Malbec sourced from vineyards including Beckstoffer’s Orchard and Missouri Hopper as well as Sage Ridge aged in French oak; p$150 — 4 years ago

Charlie Frago

9.1

Lively, medium plus tannins, great color , some fruit. Enjoyed. Have a 2017 in the hopper too — 10 months ago

Shay A

9.4

After my annual Napa trip, and a few days home of drying out, I wanted a well aged Napa cab to bring me back in.

I gave this a 3hr double decant before trying. I snuck a small glass on opening and it was sporting an uber youthful bite and not much on the finish. After I gave it time, it really fleshed out and bulked up quite a bit. Poured alongside a 2012 Alpha Omega Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper, the Myriad was the group favorite, but it obviously depends on a style preference. The AO was more elegant and finesse driven whereas the Myriad was powerful. Had a classical DrCrane scorched earth flair on the nose but plenty of ripe red and black fruits alongside mocha, dark baking spices and sweet toasted oak (very much in the background). The palate was licorice, tar, and mixed dark berry pie with fine grained tannin on the finish. I’d say this is now in a prime window if you can give it time, but I’m hard pressed to say this gets better…I think it just gets different. — 3 years ago

Sarah Milsow-Guenther

9.2

Lovely blend from Charlie Hopper. Has a nice spiciness to it just like I’m sure his dear grandma was (who the wine was named after). A very nice tribute wine. Good the second day too. Fine on its own, better with food. — 4 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2016 vintage. Last tasted in May 2022. At that time, the wine had shed much of the baby fat and gone leaner bodied. Ummm…this bottle added the weight/body back on along with the overt fruit missing for the last year back into the hopper. The most Jekyll/Hyde BDX I’ve ever had the pleasure to taste multiple x’s. Have zero idea what to expect on the next visit but thinking it won’t be boring. 2.20.23 — 2 years ago

Jason and Jennie

9.6

I actually give this the nod over the 2017 b cellars missouri hopper from last night. This was tasting great from the get go. Chocolate, lush dark fruits with cherry as the star, touch of leather. 95-96 — 3 years ago

Larry Tran

9.4

Very dry and full of tasty tanning. Very good with grill Steak — 4 years ago