Doug Powers

9.0

[70% Shiraz, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon] Medium-dark ruby, faint bricking at edge, I mostly get the Cabernet, shows both its age and some heat (14.5% ABV), solid balance, medium-long finish, good Barossa Shiraz-Cab blend! — 2 months ago

with Jim

Neal Ferry

9.0

Loaded with Fruit….. — 9 months ago

with TwiLea

Eric Urbani

9.6

A tasting of six Spatslese Rieslings from Wehlener Sonnenhur, 2008-2019. This was my #1 and the group’s #2. ABV 8.5%. — a year ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

This is one of the softest Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa floor I tested in a very long time. Extremely elegant, and beautifully structured, warm and delicious. The wine dances in your palate. The balance is striking and the finish is so delicate and crisp that takes you to a whole different level. Crazy delicious! — 2 months ago

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9.6

The 2017 Vieux Château Certan was picked from September 12. This has a perfumed and quite floral bouquet with blackberries and violets. It shows lovely definition and mineralité, that hint of wild heather coming through but none of the previous menthol scents. The palate is exceptionally well-balanced with chiseled tannins, which are a perfect bead of acidity. I adore how this gathers momentum towards the lightly spiced, persistent finish. This shows better than when I tasted it just after bottling six years ago, hence my higher score. Tasted at the VCC vertical in Etikhove, Belgium. (Neal Martin, Vinous, July 2024)
— 9 months ago

Deborah M

9.5

That time when Saturday Halloween costume shenanigans led to another great bottle.

No better time than the present to open that great bottle (assuming it’s not a baby). At some point during my wine evolution I realized that if I wait until the “perfect moment” to open that special bottle of wine, I might never open it. I am not going to get ridiculously carried away opening every bottle, but I am making an effort to enjoy fantastic wines soon rather than later.

The details: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc and was brought up all in 100% new French oak for 24 months. This wine comes from six estate vineyards across Napa Valley, from St. Helena to Oak Knoll District. Winemaker Ashley Hepworth.

Rule # 53 - Make the occasion, don’t wait for the occasion. — 2 years ago

Donald Williams

9.3

Very nice Port. Held up quite nicely after being open for a while. — 3 months ago

with Bonnie

Manda D

9.0

Intense, with a big flavor, but smooth and delicious. — 5 months ago

Don Taylor

8.9

Surprisingly smooth and mellow. It’s nice for a blend and would buy again. Plus I like bourbon. — a year ago

Willem Booij

9.1

Charming Cairanne, drinking smooth. — 3 years ago