Kevin Dale

9.3

Fruit forward. Martha McClellan is the wine maker. Grapes from Diamond Mountain. — 7 months ago

Laith A

9.3

This was excellent with robust dark berries, mint, oak .. — 3 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.5

What a perfume... Martha McClellan and Wesley Steffens worked in tandem to craft this inaugural release. The fruit is sourced from two estate vineyards farmed on top of Spring Mountain, as well as the Beckstoffer Melrose Vineyard in Rutherford, CA. The resulting wine shows very focused yet fresh and vibrant aromatics, polished tannins with great tension, smooth texture throughout the wine ending with a very pleasing and lengthy finish. This wine will drink very well upon release, as well will continue to reward with aging in the cellar for many years to come. — 4 years ago

Ryan McClellan

9.0

Whole cluster gives it some crunchiness. High acid and pretty damn structured. Thanks @Chris McClellan ! — 5 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.5

Needs 4 years or so but, as Barrington Levy sings “the vibes is right”. Wall of minerals & stone fruit. Took a full day’s decant to break through. GG quality. Nice work. — 2 years ago

with Alsu

David L

9.5

12’ CHECKERBOARD AURORA
Martha McClellan, winemaker. Decanted for an hour. Inky dark fruits(plum, blackberries) Combines power & elegance. It’s tannins are silky & round. 45/60 second finish. Edit- Magical on hour 2.  — 4 years ago

John Hagood

9.1

Had 2010 from Schneider’s $29.99 on 10/6/19. (Found first at Mon ami Gabi with les Levy ca. 2012. ) — 5 years ago

Gregory Fulchiero

9.5

Outrageously fresh with pure red fruit notes, and delicate spice aromas. Magic. Best wine I’ve had in recent memory. Thx for sharing @Chris McClellan partner at DellaVino Imports. — 3 years ago

with Chad and Chris

Tom Garland

9.5

A 07 Verite vs 08 Levy & McClellan cage match tonight (PREVIOUS NOTES APPLY for L&M, but bump rating up to 9.4).

La Muse is the pomerol style of their 3 wines with 85% merlot, 10% cab franc, 5% malbec. 1.5 hour decant (some fine/cloudy sediment). A wondrous dark ruby red color. On the nose: Beautiful perfumed nose of dark raspberry, mocha, floral, slight funky earth, minty menthol, crushed rocks. Taste: a soft, smooth dry medium plus body wine with mouth coating plum, minerals, earth, currants and a long dry spicy tea finish. Everything in place and drinking well now with a number of years to go. Cheers! — 3 years ago

with Brenda

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.4

The 2016 ‘Reserve’ Cabernet Sauvignon by Saviah is another masterpiece by the talented Richard Funk of Saviah. Sourced from the McClellan Estate and Annie Marie Vineyards, the Cabernet shows heady aromatics of dark currants that meld with dark chocolate shavings, tar and black licorice that all march in unison. The palate is dense and decadent with layers of blackberry compote, black licorice candy, creosote and suggestions of Turkish coffee. The long finish lingers as this massive, yet elegant wine has some incredible aging potential. Be sure to give this at least an hour decant if enjoying in its youth. Drink 2020-2038- 94 — 4 years ago