Ming L

9.1

Englishman Jonathan Maltus (of La Dome) Napa project. Nose shows blackcurrant, plum, cassis, pencil shavings, and clove with a herbaceous undertone. Juicy with medium to full body. Velvety tannins. Stylish, but lacking a bit of depth and complexity. — 7 months ago

Bill Morgan

9.3

Full bodied with soft tannins — 2 years ago

Maureen O'Leary

9.2

Smooth and tasty. — 3 years ago

Tom Walsh

9.3

Rich velvety mouth feel, with a wonderful lingering finish of blackberry — 4 years ago

David White

9.3

This is the third bottle each two years apart and this opened very nicely after about an hour or so
I’ve increasingly liked this wine although given it the same rating
It’s well structured aromatic and just an all round good expression of well made Central Otago Pinot
Probably open the next three each with a year or less further age — 7 months ago

Dawn E.

9.2

Vines located on Pritchard Hill, at 16% alc, I am not going to spend a lot of time deciphering this bottle! Ever make that mistake? Unique Napa Cab; clove, black licorice, molasses, black cherry....might update as I sip!
What a massive line of storms moving across the U.S., I hope everyone is safe! — 2 years ago

Chris McClellan

9.3

Graceful yet powerful…black and blueberry, menthol, vanilla spice, lead pencil, slight jalapeño, mocha, brick color, acid diminished, tannins super smooth and finishes like cali cab…fruit forward and lush…cork fell apart but wine fortunately did not… — 4 years ago

ESF

9.3

Old School Meritage style, opulent, just flat out fantastic and punches way above its weight class. At 6 yrs old it is still a baby - going to find more to age — 8 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This 09 was upgraded to 100 points by Lisa Perrotti formerly of Robert Parker in 2020. I didn’t taste a 💯 & the first time she & I have been this far apart.

This 09 was velvety, smooth, beautiful & elegant with nicely ripe fruits. But, it really lacked the depth & complexity I have come to expect from this producers bottling.

Touched into 94 with a few sips. Decanted a 1 1/2 hours & enjoyed over the next two hours.

@NepentheBigSur If you haven’t been there, well worth the time to visit. — a year ago

Paul J

9.4

3rd place. Always a favorite. Called a Napa red blend. Above average Napa cab. See previous notes. — 3 years ago

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