Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured, consumed over three days with very little evolution over that period but if I had to make a call, I would say best on Day 3. It presents a turbid, deep ruby in the glass. On the nose, purple flowers, dried leaf tobacco, tomato leaf, and freshly tilled earth. On the palate, currants, tart blackberries, kalamata olive brine, dried blood...it’s saline, sanguine and ferrous in a real way. The 2012 Champoux Vineyard is a structured, high acid/high tannin Bordeaux blend of predominately Cabernet Franc with some Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon for good measure. Long, long finish. A very earthy and mineral driven wine. Blind, there is no way I would call this New World. This bottle is yet another reminder why I truly believe Andrew Will makes some of the very greatest wines in Washington State. This has at least another decade of life left in it. — 5 years ago

Billy L.

8.9

Very different from my last bottle 3 years ago. Much more refined, dull, boring, etc. Where’s Big BBQ/Cigar Zin?! — 6 years ago

Carlo Fernandez

9.0

High tannins. Leather and dark fruits. Medium finish. Maybe better in 2 - 3 years — 7 years ago

Brandon T

9.4

My Quivet syrahs don’t usually make it long enough to have this kind of bottle age, but I may need to hold a few back going forward. Tremendous effort here and an easy 3-5 years ahead of it. — 7 years ago

with Sam and JRM

Patricia Schnitzer

9.2

April 28, 2018. Dinner w/Doc J, KK, J2. Beef Bourguignon & Chocolate soufflés. Oh, and this wine, first of 3 😳 bottles. Wine was lovely. Smooth, earthy, dark fruit but not at all fruity. Perhaps a hit of blueberry. From my old Trione wine club days. Love their reds and this one did not disappoint. — 8 years ago

Michelle K

9.0

Dry and not too sweet! — 8 years ago

Aaron Rankin

9.4

Going strong. My notes from 3 months ago still apply. Age has brought out nothing but goodness. And I’d venture there are a few more years left in it. No point in waiting though. — 6 years ago

Tnasha2

9.9

Wow! This is a great wine at a smaller vineyard. A must try! I joined their wine club after having this at a steak restaurant. Can’t buy locally. Very friendly people at winery. I have order this for 3 years now & it keeps getting better with every year. This should be priced much higher than they sell this brand. A very bold, dense Cabernet. A must try! You won’t be disappointed. — 6 years ago

Kimberly Kasza

9.1

Incredibly fresh and balanced! Light, abundant berry and stone fruit notes of raspberry and peach! Our first of 3 wedding wines from a gift! Definitely one of the best sparkling wines I’ve ever had! — 7 years ago

Justin & Holly Peter

10

One of our favorites. — 7 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.3

Abe Schoener visits San Diego - Vino Carta 7/16/2018 - Wine 4 overall, Lodi Study, Wine #3. Own-rooted Consault from 120 year old vines. This keeps getting better each vintage. Refreshing light-bodied red. — 8 years ago

Patrick Evans

9.5

KILLER. Smooth. Complex. Earthy. — 8 years ago

David Walser

9.4

Always a dependable wine from this producer. Enjoyed on day 3 (at sea) of a 24 day cruise from Ft. Lauderdale into the Amazon. — 9 years ago

Richard Alfred

9.4

3/26/20. With Sue and Richard Spooner at the Gîte. Superb with Lynn’s pea soup and gorgeous porc roast from Violes boucherie. — 6 years ago

Iwan

9.2

California meets Northern Rhône. Beefy and savory, with black fruit and a lilac aftertaste. Still young and will probably be peaking in 2-3 years. — 6 years ago

Clarke Gasper

9.4

In a great place right now. Day 1: High tannin, high acid, high alcohol, and high fruit forward sweetness all in perfect balance! Definitely recommend with some hearty food. Day 3: With a quarter bottle left the wine gained some color and has become highly aromatic. Lavender, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf with hints of jasmine. The tannins have melted away and its like biting into a perfectly ripe plum, really well done! — 7 years ago

with Matthew

Matt Sterr

9.2

Nice acid for such a warm climate zin. Sturdy, grippy and robust with fresh acid. 3% Water addition keeps this lovely zin under 16%. — 7 years ago

LM Segal

9.3

Another great showing, dark cherry and black tea. Nose was on fire with loamy earth and wood notes. Still another 2-3 years in the cellar to peak. — 8 years ago

Chris Paul

Wine Educator Copain Wines

9.1

Balanced and showing both medicinal and herbal notes in its development. Exhibits classic signs of VA, but at a level that’s pleasant and intriguing. Drink up! — 8 years ago

Anders Bendix Hansen

9.0

Great for buzzing up before serving the folks on the other side of the bar — 9 years ago