Reviews
A nice, useful "A-" wine. nothing special though.
"So how is this wine holding up? It's Aug of 2025, and I bought a case in the end of 2024. Right now it's drinking really well. I'm getting a lot of primary fruit on the nose (black fruit) but not a lot of oak-influence. Tannins seem very laid back. . . like it's not going to get any better. Is it as it's peak? IDK, but it might be. A solid wine and I don't regret buying it. But. . . if they still had some available, I would not buy more. I give this wine a 92, or an "A-". LOTS of "A-" wines out there at this price. I can pop down the local and pick up a 92 point wine for same price any day of the week. I would be super disappointed to the suggested price ($75) in the dN write-up. Seems to me that a lot of CA. producers want to charge "A++" prices for "A-" wines, and most informed consumers won't pay it. That would explain why they are bulldozing grape vines and planting other crops in California wine country."
— Terry M. (4/5)
Good PQR
"Drinks well. Price to Quality Ratio winner."
— Jill A. (4/5)
Quiet Winner!
"A well balance, perfectly smooth wine great for sipping throughout the evening. Wasn't sure but gave it a 2-3 hr decant."
— BJ (5/5)
Why I like de Negoce
"What I really like about de Negoce wines is the write ups that tell the story of the wine. When you describe the geography for the grapes in each lot, I feel like I am getting a real education of what makes a good wine. Now I can actually compare why I like one more than the other. I am in a Wine club and I can't wait to put together a tasting of 4 wines from the same area but in different growing conditions. Should be fun."
— Jeff D. (5/5)
Robust and Chewy
"I really enjoyed the flavors, from popping the cork and smelling the yumminess to tasting the refined flavors. Better the second day."
— David M. (4/5)
Masterful dN Blending
"So, I bought another 6 bottles of this 2021! The intriguing blend includes 10% of #401! Also, some Pritchard Hill CS. The geographic comparison to delicious #17, Wow! Still less than a year in the bottle, with more cellar time, this could develop into a 5 Star, double or triple Yum! 🍷🍷/🍷?"
— Scott B. (4/5)
Great Flavors
"As the cork is popped, the rich aromas leap to the nose. The structure is well defined. This is a keeper."
— David M. (4/5)
Needs to Open More
"This was my first case of De Nogce wine. I was wildly impressed with all the bottles I received; however this bottle opens up and taste better the following day."
— Christy L. (3/5)
This is the one
"This wine is incredible with food or just for sipping. I didn't even decant it. You'll be happy you bought this!"
— Jonathan B. (5/5)
Great Value
"Would purchase again."
— Rob S. (5/5)
