Jay Kline

9.3

Splash decanter prior to service, the 2019 “Xroads” Cabernet Sauvignon is a noticeable step up in refinement and balance compared to the “Date Night…” Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine pours a deep ruby purple with an impenetrable core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with ripe notes of black fruit: blackberries, black plum, black currants, tobacco, earth, vanilla and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. The texture is silky smooth. Very well made. Drink now through 2039. — a month ago

Kevin Dale

9.0

Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine from Sonoma County. — a year ago

John Needham CSW

9.4

Nails! This wine is aging gracefully like Michelle Phifer. It has gained color, but still has that Gewertztraminer nose. A little less spice but more stone and dried fruit. Trimbach knows their sauce — 8 years ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two hours. The 2021 “Date Night…” Cabernet Sauvignon pours a deep ruby purple with an impenetrable core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with tart and ripe notes of black fruit: blackberries, black plum, black currants, purple flowers, some tobacco, vanilla and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. While this is meant to be their workhorse wine, it’s got plenty of stuffing for aging and I think this vintage would appreciate some cellar time. Already tasty though. Drink now through 2036. — a month ago

Hayden B. Oothout

9.0

Pretty good cab franc, recommended by the winemaker at Phifer Pavitt. Exceptional value! Light and fruit forward with a lovely extended finish. — 6 years ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2023 “Date Night…” Sauvignon Blanc is made more in the Sancerre style than the Bordeaux Blanc style. It’s bursting with grapefruit and verbena; herbal and grassy. There is some lovely acid and minerals too. This is a very strong example of this style in a New World way. Drink now. — a month ago

Jay Kline

8.9

The 2021 “Date Night…” Sparkling Wine is 100% Pinot Noir and made with native yeasts in the traditional method but not held on its lees for long. It’s bright, refreshing and quaffable…and meant to be that way. Drink now. — a month ago

Martin G Rivard

9.0

Light and crisp., great Saturday afternoon SB!
— 7 years ago