David Shaw

9.0

Purple red, very good clarity, medium pigment extraction. Cherry, raspberry aromas with some barrel wood. On initial pour, cola, black pepper and sour plum. Soft mouthfeel but slightly bitter finish. Needs time to open. After two hours, flavors resolve into tart plum and some cola with slight pomegranate finish, mild skin astringency, good balance, almost no bitterness. A different take from previous vintages but solid rendition of the variety. — 4 months ago

Damian Walch

9.1

Tobacco on the nose. Some leather also. Some licorice on the taste. Good texture with plumb notes. Really solid. — 7 months ago

Steve Medbery

9.7

Love this. Translucent ruby color. Red berry, cinnamon, rose petal. Medium light body. Pure. As a Southern Rhône lover I’ve got to say—wow California, wiw A Tribute to Grace! — 9 months ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Charles still makes my favorite new world Malbec. Ten years old the better. But, the drink nicely young. Just lush, ruby, rich and elegant on the palate. Blackberries, black raspberries, glorious raspberries, dark cherries, some strawberries. Both light and dark colas/licorice. Dry brush, dark chocolate, rich dark soil, medium baking spices, caramel, some pepper, violets for days, great acidity and a very well balanced, polished finish that lasts minutes. — 10 months ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.0

v19. Very nice! Creme brûlée nose. Tropical fruit with a pinch of apricot. Clean, crisp, slightly bitter finish. — 2 years ago

Ben Lehman

9.3

What can I say I love anything Angela makes, and the new Tribute to Grace tasting room in Los Alamos is a gem. My Dad declared this was his favorite wine ever and my mom is from nearby Cucamonga, so let’s just say everyone was happy. For that reason, wine of our trip out west after not seeing the folks for 18 months. As always, just incredibly elegant Grenache, light on its feet, but not without its nuanced power — 3 years ago

Alysa Alexander

9.3

Very good, not strong — 4 months ago

Turd Ferguson

9.3

375. Feminine. Nice length. Good purity. Has a candied/confectionary note that’s surprisingly pleasant. Fruit forward and pretty. Best at cellar temp. // Edit: paired this with roasted beets and fancy balsamic and GOTTDAMN — 6 months ago

Paul T HB

9.7

Age is its friend. Great bottle for the auction price of $50.00,
No way to drink this on release, needs 10-15 years at the least — 7 months ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Love Charles Pinots. I do like the Doctors Vineyard from Santa Lucia slightly over the Russian River.

I hold these 5-6 years from bottling, not vintage before I start drinking his Pinots. Excellent Floral fruits, strawberries, pomegranate, dry cranberries, some blackberries, haunting raspberries, cherries, red cola/licorice, dry crushed rocks, fresh to dryish herbs, mid dark spice, vanillin, nutmeg, soft cinnamon, limestone marl, hints of fresh tobacco, wood shavings, red, dark, blue flowers framed in violets. Rainfall acidity with excellent tension, well balanced, nicely structured, floral and polished finish. — 10 months ago

Paul T HB

9.4

Nice 🥩 wine. — a year ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

8.9

Il Molino di Grace ‘Il Margone’ Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2013: Medium-body. Lively acidity. Strong beautiful tannins that soften & improve after opening. On the nose, bright red fruits, plum & herbs and on the palate, dark fruits, earth, vanilla, tobacco & oak. Nice lingering finish. Great week to all! Cheers🍷 — 3 years ago

Yuki Watanabe

9.1

Burst of ripe fruits with hint of Tabasco, opens up very quick, taste of chocolate, beautiful wine by itself — 4 years ago

Anh Tram

8.9

Good overall and predictable Caymus. It just a bit too sweet for my taste. Great wine . Balanced. Can't go wrong with choosing this bottle — 5 months ago

Louis Martin

9.3

Beautiful Grenache, light body, semi-sweet fruity flavors, smooth and very easy to drink. Just fine on its own or paired with roasted meats. — 7 months ago

Jake Hajer

9.0

Good color. Cherry jolly rancher. Oak brown sugar. — 8 months 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

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

In fairness to Ca Chardonnays, I’m not a fan of their Chardonnays. There are few I really enjoy. It’s round & lush on the palate. Bruised apple, pear, lemon, lime, some buttery notes, caramel, toast, dry, crushed, powdery limestone ( a fair amount) cheese cloth, cream, strong volcanics, yellow & white fresh flowers, good round acidity and round somewhat pleasant finish. — 10 months ago

Kyra Williams

9.1

Very effervescent; smells very perfumey; 100% Chardonnay; thin. Meh. I’d drink it but I wouldn’t seek it out.
Cru grower champagne class. — 3 years ago

Kamall

9.1

I love this lighter weight, more aromatic Grenache. Well worth a look. — 3 years ago