Fabulous expression loaded with black fruits and soft velvety tannins. This was a Magnum Too! Very approachable and a real crowd pleaser! Wow!! CB
Fabulous expression loaded with black fruits and soft velvety tannins. This was a Magnum Too! Very approachable and a real crowd pleaser! Wow!! CB
2 people found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2015
Fresh, bright fruit on the nose. About 1/3 new oak. Light, fine-grained tannins. Lengthy finish.
Fresh, bright fruit on the nose. About 1/3 new oak. Light, fine-grained tannins. Lengthy finish.
1 person found it helpfulMar 1st, 2016
If anyone ever questions Napa Cab, this is one bottle to convert them. Loads of blackberry and tannin, even days after opening. Lush but structured.
If anyone ever questions Napa Cab, this is one bottle to convert them. Loads of blackberry and tannin, even days after opening. Lush but structured.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 1st, 2016One of the largest landowners in Napa here. Very Napa-centric, focused, dark fruited and mildly tannic. Outstanding and certainly a good vintage for this wine.
One of the largest landowners in Napa here. Very Napa-centric, focused, dark fruited and mildly tannic. Outstanding and certainly a good vintage for this wine.
1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2015
Just a big softy like grandpa w/ his cash around a grand kid, this sucker is the softer side of sears. It's good and all, but I like to slapped around still especially in a ripe year.
Just a big softy like grandpa w/ his cash around a grand kid, this sucker is the softer side of sears. It's good and all, but I like to slapped around still especially in a ripe year.
1 person found it helpfulMar 11th, 2015
More austere and edgy than I predicted
More austere and edgy than I predicted
Sep 25th, 2016
Spicy cherry pie on the nose. [What, that's not a thing? Whatever, that's what it smells like]. I actually like this wine a little bit more than some reviewers. It's not amazing, but I'm digging the spice characteristics. Medium bodied California Cab with a nice lingering finish
Spicy cherry pie on the nose. [What, that's not a thing? Whatever, that's what it smells like]. I actually like this wine a little bit more than some reviewers. It's not amazing, but I'm digging the spice characteristics. Medium bodied California Cab with a nice lingering finish
Jan 16th, 2016
Please try the 10'
Sep 23rd, 2015
2012 vintage. Red fruit, violet and done spice. The finish was a bit short.
2012 vintage. Red fruit, violet and done spice. The finish was a bit short.
Aug 9th, 2015
Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.1
Not as much oak as I was expecting, but tons of juice-like fruit. I wonder if they micro-oxidize? This is a wine that lacks risk, but is a safe bet if you don't care about terroir.
Not as much oak as I was expecting, but tons of juice-like fruit. I wonder if they micro-oxidize? This is a wine that lacks risk, but is a safe bet if you don't care about terroir.
Jul 22nd, 2015
Napa Valley, California, USA
