Jody Scharf

9.4

beautiful blend that was better the next day. — a month ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

2013 Kelham Vineyards “Sons” Proprietary Red – Oakville, Napa Valley

Crafted by Rawson Kelham and inspired by his wife Susanna’s love for balanced reds, “The Sons” is a masterful blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 10% Sangiovese. Lovingly bottled by Rawson’s stepsons—who’ve been at the helm of this line for over 20 years—this 2013 vintage was cellared until 2016, with just 300+ cases produced.

Now, over a decade since harvest, this wine is a revelation. The blend unfolds seamlessly-structured, layered, and impossibly harmonious. Aromatically, it’s a mature tapestry of dark cherries, dried herbs, cedar, and hints of worn leather. On the palate, it’s intense yet controlled: lush black fruit, plum, a whisper of tobacco, and an echo of sweet balsamic reduction that brings complexity without weight.

What’s most striking is its youthful acidity—this bottle feels alive, still pulsing with energy as if it’s just waking up. That freshness paired with age-built depth makes it one of the most compelling wines I’ve had from Kelham (and I’ve had many—see my past notes!).

This is Oakville at its best. Bold, nuanced, timeless.

Speechless after the first glass. Crazy delicious.
Cheers! — 6 months ago

David Walser

9.2

Always like the Phelps Syrah. Big Phelps week for me. — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

The name of the estate comes from "Ca' Pazzo", shown on ancient maps. Caparzo is owned by Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini, she also owns Altesino, her signature is on the label! Deep Ruby with berry fruit aromas with cedar, herbs and smoke, aged for 2 years on oak. On the palate sour cherry, plum & radpberry flavors, with leather, cacao, spice and tobacco notes. Lively acidity, fine slightly drying tannins, long ending with spicy herb oak finish. Nice, drinks well, decant! — 18 days ago

Jeremiah Glazer

9.4

Green apple and dried cranberry goodness! Pleasantly tart with a slightly puckering finish. — 2 years ago

Gary Nishimura

9.5

Loved this Pinot. Rich and smooth. — 3 years ago

romo

8.9

15.2! If you’re so inclined. It is quite a show@ — 4 months ago

Jody Scharf

9.0

Cab that misses the acids I enjoy, some age but ready now. — 9 months ago

Joe Estrada

9.4

Mineralty, acidity & deliciousness in a glass — 2 years ago

Gary Nishimura

9.5

Actually 10121 proprietary Red Blend 2018 picked, 2020 bottled. Very good. Looking forward to going back to get more. Smooth, good depth,.smelled great — 5 years ago