2 days old plus double decanted and still tight. This is big, bold, and frigging gorgeous. Cinnamon, cassis, currant, anise, char. Love it. — 9 years ago
With every wine I suppose their is a story....but this one is special. Last night the honorable Judge and 6'7" finesse forward @Roman Sukley opened an incredibly rare and special bottled of SQN with a personal note inscribed on the bottle "made for my great friend Roman and his family and all his friends, Manfred"....not only was it an astoundingly generous gesture by Roman but the wine was spectacular and to me drank like an aged Riesling, with fantastic structure, rich kumquat, burnt honeycomb and warm apricot flavors and a long sweet and intense finish. The cork pic is residual sugar that Roman spotted and documented. The other members of crew in the photo are Roman, Doctor of wine @Charles Gudas and the beyond compare @DAG....much thanks for the new friendship, good times and amazing wines. — 9 years ago


As the label tells a tale of possible 9 Muses, this magical wine is an immaculate blend of 9 grapes- 3 of which are white in this red blend. Predominantly Pinot Noir would never be assumed, and only serves to smooth out this wildly enchanting journey. Elderflower bouquet, then down the rabbit hole into garnished reds with ripe friut with tarnished metal, and appropriate tannin. A wild turn into a rich, oily finishing passage the viognier offers from the floral beginning. . A full circle. Give it a nice chill. Yum. — 10 years ago
Gift from Andrew PALEY 2/2015. — 11 years ago
Great pinot, will improve with age. — 11 years ago
The top cream that will never be — 12 years ago
Lots of acidity. This will age for a while. I'd suggest laying it down. Dances on the palate. Grassy finish. — 9 years ago
Opened up well a little in the heavy side, good with spice — 9 years ago
The best of the best!!! — 9 years ago
Mas riojoso ke pinot. Menos dulce y bien intrankilo. Fuertesito no como agua. De nene — 10 years ago
Medium to full-bodied with zesty acidity. Nose of fresh pear and flavours of lime, lemon, pear, Babcock peach, and minerals. — 10 years ago
Probably the best value Pinot on the market. Brian does a nice job and highly recommend purchasing this Pinot. — 10 years ago
Things to come with this bad boy — 11 years ago
Reduced so much, opened hours later to great uniqueness — 11 years ago
Plumby, peppery with smooth tannins. Went well with tri-tip. Crowd pleaser — 11 years ago
1992 signature series. Epic concept. — 11 years ago
Babcock Red Table wine 2010, followed by Daniel Gehrs Port 2010, weighing in at 20% alcohol. After 10 years in the dark, this port speaks to you! Table wine is WAY underpriced at >$10...I purchased at $8 as a wine club member, thanks Bryan! — 13 years ago
Can't beat the soft, delicate purity of Rita's Crown Vineyard. All with such a deeper power of red fruit depth. — 9 years ago
Another post of my recent CA trip to see my daughter we visited Santa Barbara Winery Babcock. We tasted was Radical Pinot Noir from a small hillside in the heart of the Radian Vineyard, owned by grower Jonata Winery. Ruby red with purple tones and aromas of ripe fruits and complex spice. On the palate concentrated flavors of raspberry and cherry infused with dried aromatic herbs and fine tannins. The finish had a touch of smoky tones and lingered through the ending. Very Nice. Tasting Sample. — 9 years ago
Was time to drink this, but it was still good. — 10 years ago
Love! Maybe I'm new to this blanc de noir thing but I didn't know a Grenache could do that. So delicious. — 10 years ago
Nice, jammy, blackberry, tannins in balance — 10 years ago
I bought this wine 16 years ago and recognized it's amazing potential. I open it 18 years after vintage and the wine is just profound! Smoke, earth and dried herbs de Provence, dried cherry and the faintest hints of licorice and barnyard. This would be the perfect definition of 'good Brett', like properly cheating at poker. Harmonious, deep and balanced in the mouth, maybe the greatest nature Syrah I've had from outside the Rhone! — 11 years ago
Thief 1990 Chardonnay
This wine was made with Bryan Babcock. 225 cases were made.
This wine is one of several "Project Wines" made by Manfred before the winery was founded. — 11 years ago
Butter, cream, oak, full, slight lemon. — 11 years ago
Delicious. Mild tannins. Earthy with cherry and prune. Bright acidity. Short, fresh finish. Would e great with food. — 12 years ago
Rob Mayes
Lots of mushroom and a bit of funk on the nose. Love it. Fine tannins and such a perfect mouthfeel and velvety finish. Much more aligned with my Pinot characteristic preference. — 9 years ago