Soft, plush, and nicely rich; a Napa Valley classic for now-2025. “Has a little more delineation and nuance than the 2009. Freshly cut flowers, violets, super ripe dark fruit, mocha, espresso, chocolate, plums, cassis and black currants all jump from the glass in this opulent full-bodied huge wine. Layers of fruit continue to build to the creamy, expressive finish." WA 92
Stephen Jackshaw
I think I could pick this out of a lineup. Earthy, blue/black fruit in bunches make this one you want to keep drinking. Chewy mouthfeel and nice acidity once it has time
I think I could pick this out of a lineup. Earthy, blue/black fruit in bunches make this one you want to keep drinking. Chewy mouthfeel and nice acidity once it has time
9.5Justin Brilman
Melka never misses. Dense and delicious.
Melka never misses. Dense and delicious.
9.2Justin Brilman
Big black and blue fruit aromas with similar palate hinted with oak. Very nice texture on this wine and long smoooooth finish.
Big black and blue fruit aromas with similar palate hinted with oak. Very nice texture on this wine and long smoooooth finish.
9.2WC Fields
Rich black and blue fruit with toasted oak, some vanilla and dark chocolate. Tannins velvety and smooth through finish.
Rich black and blue fruit with toasted oak, some vanilla and dark chocolate. Tannins velvety and smooth through finish.
9.1Diego Amigo
Mouth Full of Berries! Great body, Zero tannin with a silky smooth finish. What did you say Shirley?? I can't hear you over the gulp
Mouth Full of Berries! Great body, Zero tannin with a silky smooth finish. What did you say Shirley?? I can't hear you over the gulp
9.5Thomas E Alost Jr
Great red but what is really more fun is to know Shirley Roy.
Great red but what is really more fun is to know Shirley Roy.
9.5Ali Schiller
Amazing wine perfect for Christmas filet mignon roast.
Amazing wine perfect for Christmas filet mignon roast.
9.3Location