Mark Farrell

9.0

This was an evening out in Raleigh while in town for a wedding. We had a glass of the Nine Hats Red Blend. Medium purple with a nose of blackberry jam, strawberries, vanilla, and a slight hint of sweet tobacco. Very much a fruit forward wine on the palate. Full bodied, this is a crowd pleaser. We had this by the glass at Vita Vite in Raleigh, NC. At $20 a bottle this is a great value. — 4 years ago

Rufus King

9.1

Bold Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon, with dark cherry and strong tannin, at Super Bowl Party at friends’ apartment in Back Bay, Boston — 5 years ago

Lynn Renz

8.9

Lovely wine we had at my daughter’s wedding — 6 years ago

Amy Mercovich

9.0

Not fruit forward…leather, licorice, cherry pits. Sipping this with a cheese, olive, fig board on our 25th wedding anniversary. 2015 $38 at Mahan’s — 4 years ago

Jeff S

10

This incredible sparkling wine is unbelievable! I visited this wonderful vineyard in 2013. The hue of rose’ is almost pale salmon. It’s medium to full body flavor is off the charts delicious. A touch of mineral and fabulous fruit. At the mid palate there is a heartiness I can’t quite figure out. This can rival any and every pink and brut champagne in the world. It’s that great!!! — 5 years ago

James Gourley

9.5

The consensus among Biblical scholars is that Jesus turned water into pinot noir for his first miracle. This bottle confirms that, even though it doesn’t quite reach the quality served at Cana that fateful day. — 5 years ago

Nancy Bernstein

8.9

At the wedding - Douro — 6 years ago

Pooneet K

9.3

Really in a beautiful place. Interestingly, the last wine we had from this vintage was the veilles vignes and it was not in a great place. This is really delicious - even with a soft spot since we served the 07 of this wine at our wedding. So much pretty medium red fruit with perfect acid and a long finish. No decant. — 5 years ago

James RK

8.9

Wedding party dinner with Norm, Jenny and Martha at El Pelicano in Tamarindo Costa Rica. The event makes this wine a perfect 10. — 5 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

Herbal aromas (typically Margaret River) with Geranium Capsicum and a touch of menthol. Some green notes - medium weight. Savoury wins out over Cassis and black fruits. Not in the upper echelon of Margaret River Cabernet. Just a silver medal. We went to the Cellar Door some years ago and the story goes that the Reserve Cab was served at the wedding of Prince Frederick of Denmark to Sydney Real Estate agent Mary Donaldson originally from Tasmania now Crown Princess Mary and one day will become the Queen of Denmark. Fred is a keen sailor who was representing Denmark at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and they met at Sydney hotspot The Slip Inn where Fred was flashing his Black AMEX so the story goes and was captivated by Mary and the rest is history. — 5 years ago