Ron R

9.9

Drum-tight presentation throughout. Nose presents sirop de cassis and blueberry pie. For a 15 vintage, this still presents as premature.
Palate is a dream. Laser-focused and broad shouldered. Zero tertiary notes on the palate, just rich dark fruits and muscular tannins. Yours truly had to get in on the action here. Thanks to Drew for opening up his cellar! — 4 days ago

with Andrew and Rick

Paul K

9.8

My birthday and @Chris Tomasso brought this gem that he knows I’ve been eyeing in his cellar for awhile. — a month ago

with James

Slestyan

9.6

Give it time — 2 months ago

Shay A

9.5

One of the wines I supplied for an annual lunch hosting (co-host this time). I was really hesitant to open this given the fanfare of this specific wine, but also how DrCrane can be an in-between wine for me (so explosive young, shut down at 5-10yrs, re-open 10+). Decanted two-three hours.

Classic deep purple-black DrCrane in the glass. Aromatics are immediate with ripe blue and black fruits, baking spices, mocha and graphite. Just a little bit of high-toned EA to make it pop, along with this roasted character I always get from DrCrane wines. Opulent and polished in every way on the palate, this is a tidal wave of flavor with no hard edges. It’s a towering wine in the sense of so much concentration and depth on the mid-palate, but it’s so incredibly polished at the finish…almost shockingly so. The ripe fruits and the dark chocolate linger longer than any Napa cab I can remember. Iron first in a velvet glove.

No need to worry, these are open for business. Plenty of structure to carry a while, but this window seems like it was made for how this wine is drinking now. — 21 days ago

Jake Hajer

9.3

Dark, viscous motor oil and blackberry. Tasty, but needs another 8yr or so. — a month ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.1

Dare I coin a phrase for this 2018 wine? Hedonistic. Over the top but well done. — 3 months ago

Duane Mason

9.6

Decided to try this tonight with a filet. Has been awhile since I last tasted this wine. Aging beautifully. Great body. Depth of fruit. Just a beautiful California cab from a great vintage. — 2 days ago

Joe Flo

9.8

Another awesome Realm. — 10 days ago

Joe Flo

9.7

Fabulous 🍷 — 13 days ago

Anthony Cammarata Jr.

9.1

This wine is an absolute standout, delivering a rich and full-bodied experience that doesn't disappoint. From the first sip, it bursts with deep berry flavors, offering a perfect balance of ripe fruit and complexity. Hints of tobacco and licorice add depth, while a subtle touch of chocolate rounds out the finish beautifully. The structure is bold yet smooth, making every glass an indulgent experience — 2 months ago