Vanessa

9.2

This Lagier Meredith Syrah (2016) is stunning!!

It presents red, black, and blue fruit characteristics, such as fresh mulberry, redcurrant, strawberry preserves (like fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt), black cherry, cassis, ripe blueberry, next to black tea, anise, fennel, clove, cardamom, nutmeg, vanilla, cacao, crushed white and black pepper, and earthy, potting soil notes.

On the palate it’s dry, smooth, and balanced with a lingering finish. Alcohol (14.5% ABV) and tannins are notable and well-integrated.

This wine hails from higher elevation sites of Mount Veeder in Napa Valley and is delicious! — 8 days ago

with Deked1

Paul K

9.3

In our happy place and loving this while playing cribbage. — 20 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2019 vintage. As delicious as ever. Exquisite balance of fruit and acidity. Medium-heavy bod. Clean with a smattering of mineral influence here and there. So good. 6.5.24. — a month ago

Rich Bluth

9.1

killer….this wine is just getting to peak!
benchmark pinot — an hour ago

Bob McDonald

9.7

Mount Edelstone is Stephen’s favourite Henschke vineyard - planted in 1912 by Colin Angas and sold to Cyril Henschke in 1974. I have 7 vintages of Mt Edelstone in my home cellar but somehow missed the 2013 so I bought a bottle -released from the Henschke museum. This was absolutely delicious and early in its drinking window is to 2045+. Chosen for the masterclass to taste beside the current release 2019 as they were both from drought years. A beautiful fragrant perfume. Black pepper, sage, spice and plum pudding. First released at 6 years of age. A brilliant wine. Particularly loved by my wife Barb. — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2018 vintage. Oak a little showier than last visit 4.20.24. *Full disclosure* Probably my favorite CA cabernet for QPR purposes-year in, year out-since the early 90's. Not inexpensive, yet, in a world of ridiculous CA cab pricing, this is a bargain. Had I storage space and projected lifespan, would pick up two cases and crack a bottle every year starting in 2028. Some overt baby fat/oak to dissipate in anticipation. Currently, wanting more structure and depth but, given the track record with this wine/producer, it's enroute. 5.29.24. — a month ago

Rhonely Boy

9.1

Tannins blocking the fruit, opened up a bit after 1.5 he’s decant but still tight. Give 5-12 months more in bottle. — 20 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2019 vintage. Not so much a second wine, but something different, produced from specific parcels, and aged with less oak influence. Very good indeed. — 18 days ago

Chris MacLean

9.2

Good show. Only a hint of CA sunshine on the close. — 20 days ago

with Sarah

Suneal Vishnupad

9.6

Vanilla, black currant great structure and long finish. Needed +4 hrs to decant. Kayla says 9.6 also! — a month ago

with Kayla