Bob McDonald

9.5

Lots of mint on the nose (69% Cabernet Sauvignon; 31% Shiraz) together with blackberry. On the palate plenty of drive and power in this Cabernet Shiraz blend - layers of fruit, oak and spice. Rich and full bodied - the perfect accompaniment for a vintage Porterhouse steak - Waygu marbelling. Oak has integrated since the tasting 5 years ago. A pity that it takes 20 years for Yalumba’s Signature red to reach its peak but probably true. Interestingly the wine is matured for 22 months in American, French and Hungarian barrels coopered at Yalumba. This was the last bottle from a dozen originally purchased. — 5 months ago

Brandon Boesch

9.2

Tasting great. Classic knights valley. Big fruit, oak, balanced. — 5 months ago

"Odedi"

9.2

#AgedWineTuesday

Reddish in color with a wide reddish rim and medium intensity. Pretty color.

Strong nose of red fruits with earth, light wood, light Mediterranean spices, mushrooms, earth and herbs.

Light to medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, spices, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light green tea and earth.

Nice finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a delicious 15 year old Pinot Noir from Oregon. Nicely balanced and elegant.

Feels like a red Burgundy, which I loved. Complex and interesting. Tangy and spicy.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent. Drinking beautifully now, and will continue to do so in the next 10 years.

Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.

Easy drinking, and good by itself or with food.

Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (55% new) French oak barrels for 15 months.

13.1% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$145. — 6 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Papas anño nuevo — 6 months ago

Kevin Dale

9.2

Still tasting really young and fruitful. — 6 months ago

David Walusis

9.0

Enjoying some fine wine while the ladies decorate for Christmas 🎅 — 8 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Still good. — 5 months ago

Michael Chelus

9.2

Cherry, cranberry, currant, blackberry, pomegranate and oak. Light-bodied and soft tannins. — 5 months ago

Ericsson

9.0

Clean. Bright. Focused chard. — 6 months ago

Jason Phillips

9.4

Complex and pleasant nose, not too fruity. Balanced tannins with hints of blackberry, plum, black cherry, spices, oak, and black pepper. Bold and smooth. Dry finish. — 6 months ago

Chad Powell

9.6

Highly rated for a reason. It’s quite good. — 6 months ago

Sergio L Figueiredo

9.0

Tereza/Osvaldo - USA - Álcool 14,5% — 6 months ago

Tom Garland

9.2

Lewis Cellars "Cellar Selection" tasting with canapes. Just opened after 2 year revamp of the Robert Sinsky offices into a beautiful tasting room with views of the valley at Yountville crossing/Silverado trail. Luv Napa in December only one there all afternoon.

2021 Barcaglia Chardonnay
2021 Napa Valley reserve Chardonnay
2016 Reserve Napa Valley cab
2017 Reserve Napa Valley cab
2021Cuvee L Napa valley — 7 months ago

with Brenda

Ericsson

9.8

So much to say about this bottle. Its profile, its history, its growing rarity. And the fact that it was made at the very peak of The Patriarch’s era…

Then there is the occasion. A wine you cellar and protect, waiting patiently for the one moment worthy of all its allure.

A wine from a cooler Napa Valley, so evident in the glass it becomes mesmerizing. The freshness, the tension, the quiet authority; everything speaks of a time and place in Napa which no longer exists.

Yes, this is the kind of bottle that stays with you, not just as a wine, but as a memory. — 6 months ago

Bob Boyle

9.1

Drinking very well, still some dusty tannins with good fruit & nice finish — 6 months ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Very pretty. Faded with a touch of balsamic. Poised and pretty. Very light but complete. Pristine for a 50 year old cab — 5 months ago

with Naoko and Paul

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Deep Ruby with aromas of dark red fruits, spice and rustic floral notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with pepper spice and cedar notes. Fine grainy tannins, lively acidity, medium finish ending with fruit, spice and mineral notes — 6 months ago

Kelley Raymond

9.4

Well aged to perfection - a bit dry and needs air, but amazing — 6 months ago

Nikunj Poddar

8.9

Very drinkable — 6 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

I have never had a bad bottle of BVT in any vintage 15+ yrs in bottle. Likely $28-$30 on release.

Last day of California Indian Summer.

@Chaminade — 8 months ago