DAL 9000

9.0

Bouquet of soft dark fruit and blackberries. Initial soft spice tang then a soft dark berry middle then a medium dry finish. Juicy and jammy Medium dirt tannic finish — 5 years ago

Roman Sukley

10

2002 Sine Qua Non “Just For The Love Of It” Syrah. 15.2% Alcohol. So I have a confession to make. When this wine was released and Mr. Parker rated it 100 points (and correct me if I’m wrong, but I think this might have been the first Parker SQN 100 pointer), I couldn’t wait to pull the cork. And when I did, I was totally.......underwhelmed! I began questioning Parker. Questioning Manfred. Questioning my palate. What was I missing? What was my problem? Could I continue on in this world? Well, I never did reconcile things, and then “Papa” was released and all was right with the world again. So here we are, 15 years hence, and I’m here to report that Mr. Parker knew what he was talking about after all. We’re talking absolute perfection screaming from my Zalto stem. Notes of exotic flowers, toasty oak, anise and spice box on the nose. Just gorgeous. I could swirl and sniff all evening. On the palate, a predominance of sweet black currant, white pepper, blackberries and plum jam. Juicy, opulent, intense, pure. Stunning really. Endless finish. I haven’t tasted this wine in ten years because as I said, it never impressed me. But it just jumped up to co-number 1 SQN Syrah with me along with “Poker Face” and “The 17th Nail In My Cranium.” One addendum to Mr. Parker’s review which stated this wine would drink well for 10-15 years. This piece of art is just getting started! Remember, “...never for money.” — 7 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.5

Color is so deep such that you almost can't tell it is dark red. yellow, copper, dark green and brown in the rim make this wine unique. Nose of so much endless chocolate, fragrant cedar wood, fermented plums, and sweet French vanilla. Taste of the notes similar to nose with powerful alcohol note hidden within, and ripe grapes notes. Aftertaste of lingering sweetness, a bit zest, spice and sourness makes this wine a very special experience. — 8 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.9

Had it November 2008. Black label. Degorgé 2002.
Stil straw yellow, just very little golden. Complex with simplicity; superlative bubble, velvety. Young . Number 1. Piece of art💥 — 8 years ago

Patty Yu

9.0

Bold, full body shiraz with plum, blackberry and some spice but very well rounded. Some tannin to go well with BBQ, beef and lamb. I would order this again! — 8 years ago

Neal Schaffer

9.1

Oaky and perfectly well balanced tannins. Very surprising strong, long-lasting finish. The color is a DARK plum purple. It reminds me of a matured merlot. Very surprising Syrah. Vanilla and bright tobacco dominant this wine! Cheers! — 8 years ago

with Dana

Tom Kobylarz

9.1

Classic Assyrtiko from Sardinia! A lively wine of grace and elegance, with plenty of terroir coming through with minerality, bright citrus fruit and rinds. — 9 years ago

Dave Kluz

9.1

Blackberry and bramble. Earthy, spicy and minty. Light, delicate but with lots of density. — 9 years ago

with Anne-Charlotte

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

8.9

Bowlful of biodynamic blackberry fruit with mouthwatering acidity and fine, young tannins. — 10 years ago

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.6

Insane amounts of fruit. Plum and fig. Balanced and smooth. Amazing. Aged in first growth Bordeaux. — 10 years ago

Raun Kupiec

9.3

Very bright, smooth and juicy. Chocolate and loads of cherry up front. Super fine integrated tannins. Evolves into a spicy long finish. — 5 years ago

with Barbara

Mike Allas

9.0

Surprisingly good Pinot noir. Good nose, with some body to it. — 7 years ago

Davis Anderson

Sales VOS Selections

9.0

Bold cranberry and currant with mild hints of abuse and mint. Soft yet grippy with tight little tannins that cling to your tongue like a melody from the past. Needs time so you can hear the orchestra, but will delicious today. Pair with meatballs and Mikes Davis. — 7 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Light straw, pear, apricot and a hint of wet slate material. Crisp and delightful! — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

From Margaret River Chardonnay specialist, Pierro. Mid Lemon in colour. Mealy nutty aromas of almond and cashew. Restrained stone fruit with some ripe grapefruit on a medium bodied palate. Great balance between the new leaner style of Aussie Chard like Oakridge 864 and the traditional full bodied style like Leeuwin Art Series - both great Chards themselves. Excellent. — 8 years ago

Andrew S

9.2

Ripe strawberry, spice, violet, raspberry. Nice ripe fruit flavors while still showing restraint and balance. A hint of smoke towards the end. — 8 years ago

Kyo Jin

9.2

Inviting nose of cream and citrus and dried orange peel...,refreshing yet hefty tripel comes through. Great! — 8 years ago

Blake Conklin

Cellar Hand Relic Winery

9.0

Creepy art, decent bottle of cab. Hints of RS, surprisingly. But nice. — 9 years ago

with Joshua

Seba Stian

9.0

I was finally really impressed. It's so dense with a deep nose & long cherry finish. Its fruitiness is nicely balanced with wonderful long breath. Full body & complex wine, art of winemaking process like its label designed by Portuguese fashion designer. It cries in the glass, but they are tears of happiness :), tastes pretty mature, round, even and reach in taste - so drink now, it is ready & you will not regret it. — 9 years ago

Colin Thomas

9.0

Easy drinking, agree with other reviews - it doesn't quite have the strength of taste associated with most Riojas - but good drinking none the less. — 9 years ago

with Taipei

Jack Colby W

9.3

One of my favorite Merlots RedMtn — 10 years ago

Scott Baldes

9.0

Very good Pinot. Exactly what I would want from a Pinot noir. Would definitely buy again. — 6 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.8

Seven Stones was the wine of this market visit to Napa. For me, it is the very definition of why I drink wine. Great fruit that is not overworked and is the Webster’s Dictionary of elegance, even at this young age.

On the nose; beautiful dark & medium red cassis. Ruby in style with amazing florals. Blackberries, dark cherries, raspberries & blue fruit mix. The red florals are so engaging, They possessed me for quite sometime before getting to tasting the wine. Soft baking spices with understated vanilla.

The body was medium full. Tannins unbelievably soft, silky and elegant for such a young wine. The fruits picked at the perfect ripeness. Such elegance! Creamy and ruby fruits of; cherries, dark cherries, creamy raspberries and wafting blue fruits. Soft spices, dry crushed rock powder, delicate volcanic minerals, touch herbaceous, whiff of black olive, dry soils, beautiful red roses and violets. The structure firm yet delicate as was the tension. The length and balance in perfect harmony. The long, polished finish simply amazing. Especially, in a wine this young.

Photos of; the property with the seven stones from Yosemite that are held together by gravity and weight 100,000 pounds, and two other artworks from the owners amazing art collection and the view from their terrace. — 6 years ago

Gelert Hart

10

good carbonation, perfect balance of sweet and dry, happy alc level, perfect natural cider — 7 years ago

Jim Levantino

9.6

This 2005 will transport you back to a more simple time, a time when wine was an art, and each grape was hand picked with love. After a nice decanting the room was overwhelming with the fine aroma, and the occupants were drooling to taste this fine beverage which was so apparently handed down to us from the gods.
From the first sip you will be overtaken by sheer euphoria, the complex levels of grape juice flavors are like none other. This wine was paired with a fine cheese it, the dry salty taste helped to bring out all the astringency. The after notes were as pleasant as a fine autumn afternoon. The care free attitude of this wine is only more enhanced by the structure which is elaborate and ornate. This wine would be a fine addition to any collection, or a perfect bottle for a special occasion. This wine has been called the Lou Gehrig of reds, it will never walk again but we will all remember the name. Drink responsibly. — 8 years ago

with Vin

Bob McDonald

9.4

A brilliant $30 Chardonnay- one of the best ever. The younger sibling of the famous Art Series. Stone fruit and grilled nuts. A delicious mouth filling Chardonnay. — 8 years ago

Martin Diehr

9.1

Great Redwine blend from Argentina. When the wine was first opened, it tasted flaw with hint of dry cork. This vanished after leaving the wine alone for another day with the vacu cork seal.
Wine showed dark berry fruits and was well balanced! — 8 years ago

B

10

3L 1982 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande. Drank at Art/Film as the first of two reds, with 1982 Cheval Blanc. This wine was ready to drink right from the first pour. Absolutely perfect, it was like silk. Pure velvet. Lorraine and I absolutely loved this wine. Much smoother and less vegetal than the Cheval Blanc, which perhaps was also more nuanced. Great wine amazing treat. — 9 years ago

Karen Bergquist

8.9

Fresh cut Meyer lemon, and green apple with undertones of white pepper and damp river rock. Slight residual sweetness, fresh acidity. — 9 years ago

Mark Geller

9.3

Rough day....excellent wine! Awesome bottle, great QPR. Could be our new "go to" everyday wine. — 10 years ago

with Tara