Ken Venezio

9.3

Loads of complexity to this Cab. Red and black berries with a nice mouthfeel. Tannins soften after a good decant. — 4 months ago

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Similar notes to the 2017 vintage. — 4 years ago

Scott Petrus

9.0

More structure and tannin than stagecoach. — 6 years ago

Jay Kline

9.1

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

Mike Allas

9.0

Dark fruit and tobacco on nose, would swear it’s a cab based on the nose. Soft fruit with a nice tannic backbone. — 7 years ago

Paul J

8.9

Young wine with mild OH on the nose paired with very nice fruit. Plums, prunes, and blackberry on the palate, but lighter than most cabs. Nice finish, and the recommendation was spot on as this wine definitely punches above it's weight at $20+. Curious as to other opinions. — 9 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

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

Jocholla

9.0

Peach, mango, full body balanced by bright acidity. Not a lot getting in the way here. — 4 years ago

Mary Panos

9.4

Delicious and easy to drink red. I get notes of cola and cherry. Paired very well with Neapolitan pizza — 6 years ago

David L

9.4

Fantastic. 30 minutes in the decanter. Possibly the best thing they make. 83 cases made . — 7 years ago

Mark Mannebach

9.1

Balanced fruit and earth tones. Smooth finish — 7 years ago

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.5

Hard to find fav — 8 years ago

with Brian

kasimir bujak

9.2

bouquet of fur, static, ripe plum, ripe blackberry, wet wood, chocolate pudding, a little smokey. palate gives rich dark chocolate, cedar, cigarbox, burnt marshmellow, blackcurrants, earth, coffee... beautiful smooth tannins- earthy woody chocolate run through and elevated by a refreshingly high level of acidity. — 10 years ago

Albert Phelps

8.9

Very full body. Red fruits and earth. Persistent finish. I think will be better tomorrow. — a year ago

Neal Ferry

9.0

Very Good $27 a bottle — 3 years ago

with TwiLea

Michael Chelus

9.0

Apple, honey, lemon candy, dried apricot, oak and hints of butterscotch. Good acidity and balance. — 5 years ago

John Needham CSW

9.5

Another Big, but balanced beauty. This wine is the best vlue in the Oakville AVA. 2009 vintage. — 7 years ago

Allison Lyzenga

9.3

Deep ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of juicy black fruit and intense perfume, blackberry, mulberry, ripe raspberry, purple and pink flowers; dry, medium acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors of ripe black fruit and perfumed florals; long finish, very well balanced, elegant, outstanding — 7 years ago

Mike Allas

8.9

Raspberry jam on nose with darker fruits on pallet and a balanced finish. — 7 years ago

Jon Aker

9.0

A surprisingly nice Cabernet! Relatively light and lots of flavor. Oak and earth flavors with a bit of spice — 9 years ago