Jay Kline

9.2

Poured into a decanter directly before service and enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2012 Estate Cuvée pours a deep garnet color with a translucent core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of mostly ripe, and some desiccated, red and black fruit: blackberry, black plum, crème de cassis, dried red and purple flowers, pipe tobacco, leather, varnish, a mix of organic and inorganic earth and some soft baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin (integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Drink now through 2032. — 10 days ago

Norman

9.5

Mom loved this wine and noted that *maybe* she does like Cabs. Really wanted a second bottle but that unfortunately was not possible. — 9 months ago

Paul K

9.4

Shocked that I liked this as much as I did. Great winemaking here. — 10 months ago

Patrick Herrington

9.5

Chewy Cherry tobacco Yountville sourced Bordeaux like blend with long legs! Wow. More more more! — 10 years ago

Paul K

9.5

Love this wine! — 25 days ago

Paul K

9.1

Starting my birthday night out with a fun white and charcurterie. The wine has a great nose and balance. — 6 months ago

with J

KA

9.4

Super smooth and very much needs to be decanted for at least an hour or two before drinking. Good juice! — 6 years ago

James K

9.2

Such acidity. Great with grilled halloumi. — 2 months ago

Ron R

9.5

I beg to differ on my prior rating. With some airtime, this comes into its own. Places merlot on a different level. The cab franc gives this structure and presence. No rush to consume. Nice acidity and cherry compote on the mid palate. Finished luscious and moderately sweet. — 4 months ago

with Anne-marie

Eric B

9.3

Great beach wine. Only 100 cases produced. — 6 years ago