Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.4

The mighty Pisoni Vineyard produces some very compelling Pinot Noir. It’s hard to pick it early because the signature of the site seems to develop later. I liked it. Not to take any of the winemaking for granted it seemed fully ripe but had an acid tang I was surprised by. More time in bottle might grind that down. I’d dance to it — a year ago

Rob Sternthal

9.4

You give Merlot a good name! Just spectacular. They will never make enough of this. So glad to have a private viewing again a few weeks ago. One of my favorite merlots. @Sean Capiaux — 6 years ago

with Steven

Kathryn Vest

9.4

Dark cherry, An up and coming winemaker per our sommelier. — 7 years ago

Conrad Green

8.9

A whiff of grapefruit on the nose. Clear cherry fruit on the palate with a little sizzle. O.k — 8 years ago

with Paul, Ara and 1 other

Isaac Pirolo

9.2

Despite the consensus of critical acclaim (92WA, 92WS), I was skeptical going in to this. It didn't take long for that skepticism to evaporate. There's lots to like here. Richly styled with lip smacking spiced cherry, dry loam, vanilla, and a distinctively floral forest floor. Jeb Dunnuck says "At 30 bucks, I'm hard pressed to come up with a better value in Pinot Noir." I can think of a couple under $40 (Rivers-Marie and Capiaux), but this is definitely a strong effort. — 10 years ago

Robin Gerber

Partner Spotlight Brands

9.4

Napa Cab is not often what I reach for but this is wonderfully crafted by my friend Sean Capiaux and paired great with my ribeye! — 13 years ago

Zach Barnes

9.7

Can drinkers Pinot. One of the best I’ve had. Mucho overdeliver. — 2 years ago

Brent Young

9.5

Mountain Cabernet

Served with the Vinloq System

Day1
Classic in style. Complex. Lovely
👃Blackberries, cherries, crushed stones, eucalyptus, graphite and spice
👅Very refined. Perfumed cherry fruit with graphite. Youthful

Kept in fridge under Vinloq preservation

DAY7
Silky texture. Elegant. Classic style

DAY9
Complex. Feels less than 15yrs old

DAY16
Finishes with sweet purple fruit and an excellent graphite note with spice. Silky. Drinking perfectly. No rush to open these but this in a very nice spot. Wish I had more bottles

Sean Capiaux is the winemaker here — 4 years ago

Colin Cahoon

9.2

Charred fruit, dark cherry, high alcohol. — 6 years ago

Robert S.

9.1

Rich, dark fruit aromas. Smooth tastes of plum, blackberries and black cherries. Medium finish with a hint of spice. Excellent New World styled Pinot Noir. — 8 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.3

This is intense - black currant and dried black currant with stewed mint. — 9 years ago

with Lynne

Scott Kirkpatrick

9.3

One of my favorite Cabs out there. This is still super young, but it was still a delicious. Sean Capiaux really delivers a lot of depth out of this mountain fruit without overloading it with tannin. Maybe the best deal on Cab in Napa. — 12 years ago

Alan Hyde

8.9

Nice mix of fruit and earth — 4 years ago

Jim Nelson

9.3

The best $39 I’ve spent at Berkeley Bowl. — 4 years ago

with Camille

Richard Phoenix

9.0

A little gem from Olivia Capiaux . Killer old vine chenin from Napa. Bright fresh with just the right touch of richness! — 6 years ago

Ari Erle

9.8

Amazing to drink this wine 12 years after helping the master Sean Capiaux make it! Still young and intense, great concentration, long finish. Inky soy sauce and still full of raspberry and blueberry fruit... — 7 years ago

gino CapitalG

Round Pond Wine & Olive oil educator/sales

9.5

Another Great wine Sean. I do think I like Gary’s a little more it’s got a more coco flavor and nice and rich but this was very tasty. It’s always a pleasure to be drinking someone’s wine who you see the passion in each step. Love to see the hard work involved at OShaunessey. — 8 years ago

Paul Woolls

9.4

This is surreal. What flavor and depth. Aromatics are stunning. — 11 years ago