Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

They make a good Cabernet Franc that requires 7-10 plus yrs in cellar before opening.

The most agitating part of drinking their new vintages young is they use too much new wood. Along with the M+ tannin profile, making it very hard to drink early. Young, they drink astringently and bitty on the palate.

They poured me a 2011 Cabernet at the very end, not the best vintage but it was fine, the 11 was made with 20% less new oak. It showed and was preferable. If I were making these wines, I would dial back the new oak and or barrel toast. — 3 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2011 vintage. Light-medium body with above average complexity in both the nose and flavors. Über-feminine style. Tannins definitely resolved. This is ready to go. 06.11.25. — a month ago

David Walser

9.3

Haven’t had a CRU for awhile. At Rutherford Grill and a friend ordered this bottle and we didn’t have much and she didn’t want it so I took it home. Wasn’t impressed at the restaurant but the second night at home it really shined! — 9 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Their Cabernet fruits are nice, ripe and pretty. They should be cellared 10 years before opening one.

Again, the M+ tannin profile along with their level new wood use is extremely dominant and primary young. This was astringent and felt like I had sucked on a wood plank.

The fruits & florals beautiful. Better things lie ahead for this with cellaring. 93-96 in 10-15 years.

Having had many Napa 21’s at this point, this didn’t live up to the balance & softer styles of others I had young. — 3 days ago

Andrea Watt

9.1

So dark and rich, almost sweet with vanilla, plum, and clove. Rich and deep. — a month ago

Meadow Linder

9.2

Stunning. Smooth. Addictive. — 10 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

As Zinfandel’s go, (not my favorite varietal) this was nice, ripe, not overly jammy and showed nice purple flowers. Requires another 3-5 yrs in the cellar. 91-93 with cellaring. — 3 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

2014 vintage. Mid-palate conundrum currently and waiting for it to resolve/head to respective corners. Medium body. Give it another 3-4 years. Usual V29 style evident at the start and finish but a bit of a blood clot in between. 06.11.25. — a month ago

Robert Stackowiak

9.2

This 5+ year vintage is nicely balanced. On the classic California Cab style side, it paired very well with steak on the grill. June 2025. — a month ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

Classic notes of left bank Bordeaux. 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot. Initially a sweet palate but after a few hours, restrained, balanced and a little dusty and herbaceous. Very fine tannins - totally resolved and seamless. A classy wine - the 2nd wine of a leading First Growth from a good vintage. — a year ago