Andrew Cullimore

9.3

Medium lemon , light copper hue . Some light but persistent bubbles still. This is quite serious and rich on the nose , with some orange rind , walnut , touch of mushroom and meaty , soy hints . Quite rich , intense and dense on the palate but with good freshness still , long with orange rind and walnut. Perfect now and over the next 5 years or so . At Noble Rot , London , 15th Jan 2026 — 13 days ago

Jody Scharf

9.4

beautiful blend that was better the next day. — 3 months ago

Jeremiah Glazer

9.4

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

John Malcolm

9.4

Aubert chards are always fabulous. Tasting lime, ginger, pear, and honey. Full-mouth feel with a lingering finish. A real treat. — 24 days ago

Ryan Colthorp

9.0

Dark berries. Hints of spice. Paired really with steak at Mike’s lake house. — 5 months ago

Norman

9.6

Probably WOTN although I think the Abreu is a better wine. This one just went better with the food as opposed to the Abreu which should have been decanted and had on its own. — 9 months ago

Joe Estrada

9.4

Mineralty, acidity & deliciousness in a glass — 3 years ago

Nagib Nasr

9.2

Just amazing — 17 days ago

Ed Chin

9.3

Solid bottle. Juicy dark fruit that didn’t cross the line. Meaning not over extracted and not old school either. — 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! — 8 months ago