Ron R

9.4

First time trying this after being enthralled with the second wine; Mica.
Although 2020 was a gnarly vintage in Napa, I rolled the dice with this…

Nose displays scorched earth, sandalwood and rich dark fruit. Palate is plush, dense and textured. Plum compote and grainy tannins provide the classic Napa signature. Nice acidity brings up the rear. Relative to Mica, based on this showing, I wouldn’t spend 2.5 x for this over Mica. I know it’s a poor comparison due to the vintage, but I didn’t see any noticeable improvement worth going broke for. Excellent experience but no. Mo rated this 92 and he’s clearly on another planet right now 🤔 — 16 days ago

with Mo

William Paley

9.3

black cherry dirt. animal, delta, sassafras, bourbon street coffee, plum syrup, black marker, dog run, not particularly strippy but carries a soil burden. brown rhubarb candy and lake effects. mica echo. — 3 years ago

with Abbas and Jess

Xavi

9.1

Fruita vermella i pocs tanins. Acidesa moderada per una mica de fusta de fons. Final llarg i agradable. Molt recomanable. — 5 years ago

Ron R

9.6

I showed this wine some respect today. First I carefully decanted it, as I rarely do. The nose displayed spice box with cardamon, cloves and a hint of cedar. The palate was powerful and dense. Loads of mature blueberries and black fruits. Tannins are bolt upright. Acidity is perfectly poised. Finishes sweet and with texture. For a second wine, it’s a crime. Has another 5-10 years of runway ahead of it. This is a serious wine. — 2 months ago

with Anne-marie

Daniel Bloom

9.2

N: Very dark blood black red cherries, tobacco, some grape, loam, forest floor. Peat. Quite mineral on the nose. Like mica in humus.
P:A very tactile wine indeed, grippy but not overtly. Cherries repeat, tobacco,very pure, it’s bright and balanced, no one aspect dominates. When people describe Pinots as “ earthy “ here you are. Beautiful!
Thanks @Fasselections — 3 years ago

Emili Coll

9.0

Jo li trobo gust a cuir, minerals i una mica de fum. Vi contundent i estructurat però no tànnic. Amb la calor que fa al Campo de Borja, jo diria que és un vi que expressa bé el territori. — 4 years ago

Robert Stackowiak

9.2

At 5 years old, this bold Cab has become smooth and a delight to drink. Not overly complex. September 2024. — 6 months ago

William Paley

9.3

fiddlehead fern, stewed leeks, jolly rancher, baker’s box, softcore flint, hyacinth donut, rutabaga, chimney soot, mica flake, rhubarb pie, mineral water, gemstone, pith, cold snap, cranberry lollipop, stewed Sakura leaves, all in a crimson robe. — 2 years ago

with Abbas and Jess

William Paley

9.3

pale straw, white blossom, unscented soap, acid bath, clay, shoots, nuts, green berry, melon rind, mica, citrus, oyster water. — 3 years ago

with Jess

Shuji Nakata

9.8

Very powerful aroma. Silky/mica/cigar/cedar/well balanced — 5 years ago