Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 2017 / My brother in law brought this wine in France from the #loire and said: try this. I opened it for Sunday lunch with ripe Guadeloupe melon with ham. It surprised me, #pinotgris is seldom seen in the Loire area. It has a shy spicy smell and an beautiful balance in taste with refined sweetness. Awesome effort of the producer. — 7 years ago

Gina R.

9.4

Love this Chenin Blanc. I'm not usually one for demi-sec or off-dry, but this bottle catalyzed my willingness to try a host of other wines I'd not otherwise have considered. Originally bought in Minneapolis, sought out again in Chicago, driving 35 min to get the last few bottles in the metro area. — 9 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.7

Reddish orange purple. Opaque and dark. Nose that immediately says old La La. Really rich fruit and structure in the mouth. Really long finish. Guesses were around the 82/83 Mouline or Turque area but no, it was old Hermitage. This was as good as my experiences with the 78 version of this wine. Stood out on a night of great wines. — 9 years ago

Ryan Quinter

9.7

Good afternoon tasting with the winemakers nephew. Met the winemaker while tasting and exploring the area. — 10 years ago

Tom Jevert

8.9

At Forrester's on the river in Downtown Toledo. They call this area the "Docks". Perfect easy drinker — 10 years ago

Charlie Abbott

Sommelier Casa Mono

9.3

One of my favorites. Lots of richness and complexity but it doesn't lose the lightness and minerality that I love from this area. El pecado=the sin, roman slaves who worked this vineyard called it hell bc it was so steep, this is Raùl's homage to them. 2011 vintage — 10 years ago

with Casa

Melissa E

9.0

I loved this. When I go back to Sacramento area I will drive out again, thank you. — 7 years ago

Mark Mannebach

9.5

The best sweet wine I ever tasted. Special area of Loire Valley with just a few producers — 9 years ago

Tai Krueger

9.0

It's good. It's really good. Shows off that bright, confectionary fruit typical of the Santa Lucia Highlands area. Here's the thing though: Sierra Mar Vineyard was only planted in 2008. The vines are still pretty young. The Franscionis have a stellar (and well deserved) reputation for their vineyards, and I'm sure Sierra Mar will get there, but right now I'm just not sure it's showing the complexity I'd like for a $60 single vineyard Pinot. If it's between this and Roar's Gary's Vineyard, Rosella's Vineyard, or Pisoni Vineyard, get one of the other single vineyards. — 9 years ago

Carson Gray

Sommelier, Director of Adult Beverage & Restaurant Development @ HMSHost

9.1

Excellent old world expression of gruner coming from an unlikely area. Well done with good balance, bright acidity, intense floral notes, under ripe pear and a mineral finish. — 10 years ago

with Tumashova

Patrick Goo

9.4

I'm a big red wine type of person. This is Paloma's little sister. Grapes from dry creek valley. Best wine I've had from that area ever. Wish they still made. I've had 2007 as well and both are outstanding. — 10 years ago

Théo Cauchois

9.2

Fresh, spiced and jammy but with the nicest acidity i have had in Banyuls area — 10 years ago

Matthew Phillips

8.9

Lovely rich and fruity — 11 years ago

Kyle Harvey

9.1

Again people, run if you see a Faro blend, this was just a colt but will be a stallion in a few years - the blend of these grapes and metamorphic soils of this area make these wines sing - herbal nose with a refined medium palette of ripe cherries and a solid mineral finish. — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Crimson in colour with youthful purple tinged. Lovely spicy peppery nose with a hint of ginger. Medium bodied with cherry/berry fruits. From the Adelaide Hills but could be Northern Rhone. This is a well crafted wine from a great vintage made by a talented pair of winemakers in a good area for cool climate Shiraz- the perfect storm! And a pleasure to drink. — 9 years ago

Brandon Boesch

9.1

I love regusci due to an amazing trip there a few years ago, so this may be bloated. Basically everything I'd expect from a stags leap area zin. Amazing jammy fruit with some wood, a touch of vanilla, and some dust. I wish there was a little more spice. — 9 years ago

Clayton Bahr

8.9

Blind wine #1....right grape and area, way off on vintage — 10 years ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.0

Great fruit. Oak. Silky smooth finish. A great Cab with awesome features typical of the area that make our CA wines recognized and appreciated by all — 10 years ago

Chris Mello

9.2

Don't let the campiness of the label/tasting room fool you... Excellent mouthfeel and a taste of crisp melon. Great summertime wine for sipping or with a light salad. — 11 years ago

Angela Lincecum

9.9

Mid level ( same area) — 12 years ago