Dark reddish purple with near black core. Inviting nose and medium full palate of ashy blueberry, red blackberry, and high-cocoa dark chocolate. Dusty, medium plus tannins present (but not assertive) from entry. Medium acidity wrapped up in it all, and a lengthy finish wraps it all up. Classic California PS with enough stuffing for the connoisseur, but still enough approachability for the novice. Drink now through 2030. — 3 years ago
Hard to differentiate from the black sheep by my amateur palate. Both more full-bodied than some of the other Pinots. But very good with a well peppered pork tenderloin. — 5 years ago
Fruit middle in an interesting way. — 6 years ago
Probably a little hyped, but a very fun rose. — 8 years ago
Lemon, oak, white peach, high acid, medium alcohol, and long finish. — 2 years ago
Racy, aromatic. Pineapple, passion fruit, mango, grapefruit, guava, gooseberry, tinges even of Sancerre-like refinement. Finish has less zip than New Zealand, a flatter, though still pronounced acidity like a Pouille Fume. — 2 years ago
Tadeu ZA jul21 — 4 years ago
Possibly the best Zin I’ve tasted. — 5 years ago
A stunning nose and beautiful start on first pour. Became dumb with time, even on day 2. Great potential. — 8 years ago
First of a few posts to come this evening. Out on a wine and steak adventure with 3 other old guys. This one a very good start, but a little past it's prime. Some of the fruit got lost. Should have drunk a couple of years ago. — 8 years ago
Smells like flint, plum, and evergreen. Notes of blackberry, chocolate, and dark cherry. A hint of leather and pepper. Bright acidity. — 2 years ago
Pear skin and mineral aroma. Meyer lemon, green apple. Intense flavors persist. Phalz terroir I love — 4 years ago
Great as expected for the price and grape. Not sure if I will buy again I’ve had better value for the price, particularly Macchia petite Syrah. — 5 years ago
Mike & Ann recommended. 23.00/ bottle — 7 years ago
This was bought for my birthday about a month ago and was opened last night. Super easy drinking Émilion, enjoyed so much that some went into last night's ragù and the bottle finished off! — 8 years ago
Delicious jammy blend with excellent balance. Currants and deep fruit. My dad said he tasted "barnyard" flavors. Had with my family the night before Mother's Day! — 8 years ago
Vijay Parikh
With four hours in the decanter and then consumer over a three hour dinner the wine was simply spectacular! — 10 months ago