Never been a fan of over the top labels as I’ve been fooled by pretty packaging before. Recommended as worth a shot to me so took the plunge - and it’s definitely smooth. Sade’s Smooth Operator comes to mind as this almost silky smooth...but with an uppercut given its 15% strength. Jammy red ripe fruit blend that has a super pleasant aroma on the nose. Strong, supple and powerful - not for a school/work night! Minor quibble with the cork not being covered as I distrust the shipping process for wine as a general rule - cover the cork at this price point! — 6 years ago
Nice full body. — 8 years ago
I really like this and would buy again. — 5 months ago
Bergamot, cranberries, lavender, subtle earl grey tea.
Wow. Perfect balance. Hits all of my favorite taste profile notes.
Uppercut punch to the jawline with the welcome acidity, tart blueberry jam pie, and even some spice notes that I can’t really pinpoint.
I just know this would pair exceptionally well with some bake lamb. When a wine makes you crave a specific food, they did something right. And also I just went for an 8 mile run and I’m hungry.
This wine just makes me happy. And it’s kind of hard to explain why. And that only happens about 1/10 bottles. — 5 years ago
Christmas dinner at the Crandall’s.. with the best family one could ask for! Thank you Max for bringing this one out.. light Red, great cherry flavor, but not too sweet. Beautiful finish, no acid.. a winner! — 7 years ago
Bright and oaky — 8 years ago
Simple, light and delightful. Awesome find for the price at TJ’s. — 5 years ago
Very nice blend, (Cab/Merlot/petit Verdot/Shiraz) nice dark ruby color with many different characteristics off the nose. Coffee, wood, dark chocolate, very Robust berry with an uppercut of tannins. Even after letting it open and decanter it kept on surprising me with different flavors. Had it with the wrong dish, should not be with anything spicy since it will not enhance the dish. Was great with very nicely seasoned meats. — 7 years ago
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2014 vintage. New release...no really! Held back for a decade until "ready." Medium-heavy body and Cabs don't get much darker in color than this. Tasted more like Spring Mountain or Mount Veeder to me tho as it was missing that Howell Mountain uppercut on the finish. Very nice and the price wasn't as ridiculous as you would expect for a decade-aged, HM Cab project. Producer to keep an eye on for down the road efforts. Heart is in the right place. 8.28.24.
— 4 months ago