Miner 2007 The Oracle Red (Napa Valley)

A wonderful wine, delicious and satisfying, and another great example of the ’07 vintage in Napa. Made of the five classic Bordeaux varieties, it’s full-bodied, dry and richly tannic. The flavors are enormously complex, suggesting blackberries, cassis, olive tapenade and cedar, with a long, sweet finish. Already…  — S.H.   Published 4/1/2011

Miner 2007 Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)

An outstanding Pinot, absolutely, decadently good, that combines attributes of the fine vintage with some fine parcels from this celebrated vineyard. Softly lush, it shows fabulous flavors of cherries, red currants, licorice, cola, orange peel, sandalwood and Asian spices, but never loses structural balance and control.  — S.H.   Published 9/1/2009

Miner 2000 Stagecoach Vineyard Merlot (Napa Valley)

Great Merlot, one that rises above the ordinary to achieve real distinction. Has aromas and flavors of blackberry, cassis, plum, chocolate, coffee, violets and smoky oak, and drinks dry and smooth. The tannins are wonderfully thick, soft and complex, and the finish impresses with its intensity. So rich, it’s almost…  — S.H.   Published 12/1/2003

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Miner 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)

A great success that showcases its origins in the rich, sweet tannins that support the well-ripened fruit. Blackcurrants, cassis, white chocolate and oaky vanilla flavors drink extraordinarily deep and long, in this soft wine. It’s almost a dessert, except it’s dry.  — S.H.   Published 12/31/2004

Miner 2002 Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)

Paler in color than Miner’s Rosella’s bottling, and more delicately structured, but there’s nothing shy about the flavors. They’re richly intricate, a tapestry of red cherry, cola, rosehip tea, cinnamon, mocha, vanilla and smoky oak. Simply delicious, and so smooth, so fine in the mouth.  — S.H.   Published 11/1/2004

Miner 2007 Rosella’s Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)

Just beautiful, so well-crafted and balanced. With an edge of tannins and acids, could be an ager for a while. Shows a delicate structure, with cherry cola, raspberry, orange peel, vanilla and anise flavors that taste sweetly appealing, but are really bone dry. Now though 2012.  — S.H.   Published 9/1/2009

Miner 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)

The huge currant and dark fruit aromas are typical of Napa Valley-floor wines. The flavors are surprisingly complex with plum, black olive and leather. The mouthfeel is rich and powerful with a velvet-like finish.  — C.S.   Published 11/15/2002

Miner 2001 Syrah (Napa Valley)

Still young and sharp in acids and tannins, but what a mouthful of fruit you get. Pure, sweet black currant and black cherry fruit, with a spicy, peppery finish and generous oak. Cellar this for a few years to soften. It should develop softness and complexity by 2006.  — S.H.   Published 12/15/2004