Great wine — 2 years ago
Peach, mango, full body balanced by bright acidity. Not a lot getting in the way here. — 4 years ago
Really well balanced. Expressive and concentrated. — 5 years ago
Cherry, raspberry preserves, blackberry, currant, vanilla, dark chocolate and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins. — 6 years ago
Very fruity and smooth. For adams bday dinner at Chives 2020 — 6 years ago
Day after Christmas, very good for the price!! Cab from dad’s club, very balanced. — 7 years ago
Black cherry, raspberry, vanilla, blackberry, plum and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins. — 5 years ago
Apple, honey, lemon candy, dried apricot, oak and hints of butterscotch. Good acidity and balance. — 6 years ago
More structure and tannin than stagecoach. — 6 years ago
12/26 very good, the bottle from Meg’s mystery friend from her girls party. Would not pay 4x Goldschmidt though! — 7 years ago
This falls squarely into the category of rando bottles in the cellar that just need to be opened and shared. Particularly since I have no history with this label (though I am quite familiar with Goldschmidt’s wine making). Popped and poured. It smells quite fresh and rather inviting for being 14 years young. On the palate, it was very enjoyable and obviously Cabernet Sauvignon with loads of cassis, tobacco and some very distinctive green bell pepper. The tannins have mostly resolved themselves and there’s a really nice texture to this. The finish is long and satisfying. Quite good! But I’m not so sure it’s very a distinctive wine with all that being said. Upon some research, I guess this is the top label from his portfolio of wines and frankly, I think it tastes like it certainly has the care to warrant that title. However, for the price these bottles retail for these days, not a very compelling QPR. — 7 years ago
Bordeaux style red blend that includes Merlot, (76%), Cabernet Sauvignon (12%), Cabernet Franc (3%), Malbec (2%) and Petite Verdot (7%). Dark purple/black color. Aromas of dark fruit, dried rose petals, lavender and wet stones. Flavors of black cherry, blueberry, black plums, coffee, dark (bitter) chocolate, vanilla and roasted herbs. Long (but slightly bitter) finish, creamy texture and fine grained tannins. Nice oak integration with a solid punch of acidity. Fruit forward, plush and opulent. Thanks for sharing this bottle, Ron B! — a year ago
Great with chocolate or steak. Definitely worth buying again. Got it at olive grove. — 6 years ago
A nice well rounded Zen. Didn't drink it with meat, just chocolate and it paired well. — 7 years ago
Another Big, but balanced beauty. This wine is the best vlue in the Oakville AVA. 2009 vintage. — 7 years ago
M. Christopher Roebuck

I feel bad because this deserved a rib eye.
94 points — 16 days ago