I Nell

9.0

Apricot then pear then nice mineral finish — 7 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.4

Aldler Fels 2014 The Eagle Rock Pinot Noir, made by winemaker Aaron Bader, is a beauty. Bader calls the making of good Pinot is “both a physical and mental exercise.” He’s not shy about tooting his own bottle. “It's sexy, luscious, with that sweet perfume, a hint of maple syrup, and lush fruit.” Maple syrup? I can have that for breakfast!
For this wine, he blended three-quarters Sta. Rita Hills Pinot from Santa Barbara County and one-quarter grapes from the Russian River Valley.
The Pinot is hefty and dark, with a nose that exudes black raspberry, black olive, coffee, tea and anise. Maple syrup? Well, now that it's in my head, it's in my nose. On the palate, wow. Ripe fruit, those olives, black tea and black pepper. The savory angle continues into the finish and carries plenty of sweet oak spice with it. — 9 years ago

Paden

9.4

With Ed and Mary Walters 👌🏼 — 10 years ago

Brianna Matz

9.1

Excellent. Beautifully smooth. Fat on the tongue. Not too woody, astringent or fruity. Drinking perfectly. — 10 years ago

"Odedi"

8.9

Here is my #MerlotThursday for the week.

A very pretty color of dark ruby with a wide reddish/ brick rim.

Fruity nose of blueberries, plums, cherries, peppercorn, oak, light vanilla, licorice, cloves, pencil lead, light vegetables and spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with plums, cherries, sweet raspberries, tobacco, spices, wood, vanilla, diet cola, cloves, dark coffee, dark chocolates, herbs, spices and peppercorn.

Medium plus on the finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a very nice Merlot from Lodi, California. Balanced with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Tangy and spicy.

Good by itself or with food. Peking now and will be good in the next few years.

Needed an hour in the decanter to open up properly and balance itself out.

The Single Vineyard Merlot has high alcohol, but it is not noticeable, so watch out...

Grapes are hand picked, and aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels.

15.9% alcohol by volume.

89 points. — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.7

Block 3 was arguably the Pinot that put Central Otago on the map. The first Grand Cru if you like although Blair Walters now considers Block 5 its equal. — 9 years ago

Mo Vahdati

10

Looking to find this in US , feels like best Brandy or Cognac , does any one knows ? Good morning
Mo at Keller Williams 01442456
Like to show your listing on 23643 Walters ct # 59 around 1:pm
Please confirm
— 10 years ago

Max Gottesfeld, FWS, CSW

9.0

@Erik Bader this is awesome. — 8 years ago

Zoran Korencan

9.0

On Crna vas 13.05.2017 — 9 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.0

Wow, what a nose. Stunning purity. Very clean and earthy. Mint, mineral and menthol. So earthy and old school. Very good for a basic PN. Terrific fruit and big as '13 is! — 9 years ago

Erik Bader

9.0

"Come on baby got my daddy's car gonna take you where the good things are." - Jerry Bader, 1968 — 10 years ago

James Scarcebrook

9.0

Thank you Mr. Walters... — 12 years ago