88 points - Robert Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate - Dec 2007
“A blend of Zinfandel, Charbono, and Petite Sirah is the excellent 2005 Venge Scout?s Honor. Bri-ery, gamy, herb, tar, truffle, black cherry, and wile mountain berry fruit are present in this rich, me-dium to full-bodied effort. It is best drunk over the next 3-4 years.”
Vintage 2001:
90 - Wine Advocate - Dec 2003
The 2001 Venge Family Reserve Scouts Honor (79% Zinfandel, 14% Petite Sirah, and 7% Charbono) boasts a dense ruby/purple color as well as a big, sweet, medium to full-bodied personality loaded with exuberant, fleshy, black cherry and currant flavors. It is a deep, chewy, full-throttle, All-American red to drink over the next 4-5 years.
Vintage 1996:
see vintage description
Bob Cranston, The Wine Authroity
Vintage 1994:
This homage to Nils's long-time companion and trusty hunting dog 'Scout' is made from 75% Zinfandel and 25% Sangiovese. Dark and saturated purple color with an intense nose of spice, clove and blackberry jam. Full, broad and very dense with layers of spicy fruit and toasty, smoky oak. This is a very meaty wine with plenty of grip and full tannins that will develop substantially over the next 3-5 years...
