Jerry Raphael

9.0

Very different multi wine blend and you can get elements of each in the nose and taste. — 9 days ago

Victor Hsu

9.1

This IS Santa Barbara County Pinot! First taste was a big burst of fruit. Not too sweet, not simple and unsophisticated, not a jammy Zin bomb, mind you. Instead, more like a zing of bright, pure, winey fruit. Remarkable and memorable. We had the 2022 vintage in a magnum bottle so perhaps that helped preserve its freshness and purity. We enjoyed this Big Mama at the Palm Restaurant in downtown LA, celebrating my daughter Rachel’s graduation from UCLA Law School. Congratulations, Rachel! — a month ago

Alexis Morgan

9.0

HOMESTEAD

2018

33% Carignane, 25% Syrah, 21% Grenache, 19% Mourvedre & 2% Cabernet Sauvignon

CALIFORNIA HOMESTEAD PAINTED BY MATT JONES - mattjonesart.com BOTTLED BY BIG BASIN VINEYARDS, BOULDER CREEK, CA ATION@BIGBASINVINEYARDS.COM -831-621-8028

% ALC BY VOL 13. — 3 months ago

with Tom

Bob Boyle

8.9

Kind of a “stealth” wine, with no description of the component varietals, but it’s an easy drinking accessible red wine, medium body, not too much tannin and ready to drink. — 5 days ago

Jennifer Bohmann

9.2

Love this one — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2022 vintage. Medium-heavy body. Juicy but avoids fruit bomb status with a hint of tannins. 3.27.24. — 3 months ago

Pooneet K

9.2

Nice but not quite at the true top level, especially given the price. Decanted 4 hours which is necessary at this point. Nice pairing with a big T-bone steak cooked in the Tuscan style. Could use more acid on the finish. Probably needs a few years to come together. — 5 days ago

Kevin Dale

9.4

85% Cab Sauv and 15% Cab Franc from Italy. Drinks on the more mellow side compared to a big California Cab. — 2 months ago

Frank Soldano

9.8

2018 Far Niente Cabernet. Love this vineyard and their signature cab is outstanding! Very nice bouquet, rich with dark fruits, blackberry, plum and light earth notes. Thick long lasting legs. Very smooth on the palette. Rich ripe fruit at the start with blackberry. Finish is smooth with light berry notes. Very low tannins. Love it! Paired well with a big Italian meal with lasagna and sausage. — 2 months ago

Byron Hewett

9.2

Sweet. Stone fruits (apricot and peach). I would score it higher if it had a bit more acidity. Enjoyed with a pear tart. — 4 months ago