Joseph Barsky

10

2016 Sine Qua Non Grenache. Great fruit and long finish. Enjoyed at Basil restaurant in Carmel-by -the-Sea for Gail’s BD lunch. — 14 days ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

This is a non vintage blend and where the Hendricks fruit goes when Charles doesn’t deem it perfect for his private label Hendricks. This is what I miss from the new winemaker at James Cole, it is very elegant.

The palate is round, lush, ruby, creamy fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, both plums, dark cherries, blue fruit hues. Dark and milk chocolate-more dark, caramel, black and some red licorice/cola, herbaceous notes, soft, fresh tobacco, used leather, sandalwood, barrel powder, soft Indian spices, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanillin, dark, rich soil, a fresh dark and mid red floral bouquet, excellent round acidity with a well structured, knitted, very well balanced and polish for days. Lasts two minutes plus. — 10 months ago

Douglas Braun

8.9

Hard to find the Vintage 2019 - medium yellow slight green hue , salty aroma , apple fruit medium plus acidity medium minus body — 2 years ago

Christie Marsh

9.6

Incredible bottle. Received in my French wine subscription. Full-bodied and delicious on the palette. Need to repurchase. — 22 days ago

Ron R

9.4

Refer to my prior notes. — 5 months ago

with Anne-marie

Louis Martin

9.0

Rich color due to some extended skin contact, but less funky than an Orange wine. Cloudy and flavorful, pairs well with seasoned ethnic food (Asian, Caribbean, etc.). — a year ago

Toby

9.0

Really good! Went down a treat on Mother’s Day with roast beef — 2 months ago

Joe Rose

9.2

Delicious sparkling wine. From Lou. — 5 months ago

Bruce Dunbar

9.0

The nose on the ‘21 Areio e Vento e Amor hits you from 5 ft away, full of ripe fruit but also chocolate, mushroom, and brush. It’s a translucent purple with a touch of Evangelho dusty-ness in the glass. Smooth and balanced with mild tannins at first, it opened up in the glass and alongside food to some intense berry jam and pepper flavors. — a year ago

John Tan

9.0

At home w Joyce, Jeff, Yida and Bert. Glou glou light orange wine. Aromatic and lively. Fun wine. Yida loved it. — 2 years ago