Jay Kline

9.4

Opened several hours prior and decanted off sediment and a portion of the cork that had broke and crumbled before returning to the bottle. The 2007 “Howell Mountain” pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core and very slight rim variation. On the nose, the wine is developing with gorgeous notes of dark fruit: black currants, blackberries, tobacco, leather, earth and gentle spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and savory. This is firing on all cylinders right now and the structure suggests the power of the 2007 vintage is not slowing down anytime soon. Drink now with a decant and through 2037 with ease. — 2 days ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Made for a nice strong wine for Magic: The Gathering night. Aromas of plum, blackberry and dark chocolate. Strong, lingering dark fruit, chalky minerality and cocoa. This one needs to breathe a bit.

🏅95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
🏅95 Points - Antonio Galloni — 21 days ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.3

Stellar wine. Old Laurel Glen is insane. — 23 days ago

Austin Hohnke

9.1

Deep purple in the glass with no bricking. Rich berries and toasty American oak. Lush and silky. 14.8% abv. This vintage is ready to go. — 2 days ago

Ericsson

9.0

Unique profile on this Santa Cruz Chard. Opens to nutty and nuance and settles to citrus and refreshing. — 11 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2016 | Sultry and seductive | paired wonderful with Duck breast with raspberries — 15 days ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.5

v11. Outstanding! Soft leather nose. Fresh blackberry, blueberry and black licorice fruit. Velvety smooth, slightly chalky, mocha finish. Totally balanced. — 23 days ago

Ericsson

9.3

Yes, this is liquid luxury, on a pnp, young, and off vintage (fires). Can’t wait to try one with some years on it. — 11 days ago

Meghan C

9.4

Purchased while visiting the winery in August 2023. Enjoyed at home August 19, 2024. — 9 days ago

Ericsson

9.0

A classic. No more needs to be said. — 11 days ago