Sam Lee

8.9

…”Here we are again is another day of succeeding again 🏙 migration, know each other who we don’t know…” 🤵🏼
Loving its mint herbs leaf spices note distinctively soft and mellow on palate yet finishes structurally nicely balanced of oak and yet juice side black fruit
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Cocoa soft blackberry black cherry delivered 🍟
— 5 years ago

Bryce Wiatrak

9.1

A pointed Riesling from one of Niagara’s top names. Chiseled and racy, it tastes of peach blossom, river rocks, lemon oil and petrol. Cutting precision and lengthy. — 7 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.2

Importer notes are more descriptive/educational than my own: "A blend of Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Jaen and Baga from the granite soils of Quinta do Corujão. The Touriga Nacional is foot trodden in lagar, while the Alfrocheiro, Jaen and Baga are fermented in stainless steel tank at low temperatures with little extraction. Aged for 12 months 30 percent new and 70 percent used French oak barrels."

Deep purple/violet color, nose of cassis/ripe plum and wild flowers. On the palate, it is fresh with soft tannins and practically no acidity, with its very velvety texture.

Absolutely stunning pairing with our local, grass fed Angus burgers, nestled into the best Sourdough buns your ever dug your teeth into. (Our local baker from France is a crazy Sourdough guy, he does everything with it; Pizza crusts are other-worldly!) — 8 years ago

Julie

9.9

Velvety, full of flavor yet not too fruity. Beautiful wine on its own or with food. German/Austrian went real well! — 8 years ago

with Igor

Anne Theisen

9.5

2008 was delicious - round and lots of dark fruit variety. A little pepper. More amazing with an ocean breeze and view of Mt Baker in the distance. — 9 years ago

Melissa Batten LAc

9.0

Fruity. Not too dry light and refreshing — 9 years ago

Jim Reed

Fine Wine Room Manager Harbor View Wines and Liquors

9.3

2010 really surprised me. Good stuff — 10 years ago

Cory Klements

9.1

Good Pinot, Smokey flavor. — 5 years ago

with Blake

Irene

10

Baker McKenzie wine tasting very nice 2011 — 7 years ago

Olivius Maximus

9.2

Good wine for decent price! — 8 years ago

Doug Burress

Sales K&L Wines

9.5

A perfect bottle of Belle Voyes from a couple shipments back. Lush Chardonnay fruit and toast. Plus, a perfect day at Fort Baker, under blue skies and the Golden Gate. — 8 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.0

Last of the Pinot's send to me from this producer. Very 🍒 and a more burgundian type compared to the Baker Ranch. Seems to have some stems? More tannins more acid. This is good! But the favorite is still the Abbey-Harris. Turns a little herbaceous and green the next day. — 8 years ago

JJ Hanley

9.8

Great Pinot great price — 9 years ago

Seth Potter

9.0

Grenache Rose - has a strawberry and cranberry notes on the palate with a little herb on the nose. Excellent rose! — 9 years ago

Dave Olson

9.1

Somewhat smoky, very nice — 5 years ago

Joe Swab

9.2

Nose: light, red? fruity

Front: red fruit, very gentle tannins

End: light tannins resolve into pepper — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.7

This was the wine of the tasting and weekend. It’s in a perfect place right now. Beautifully integrated, amazing fruits with a lean toward blue fruit with dark cherries, baking spices as they should be in all Napa red...soft, balanced blends and perfectly layered. Bright, beautiful dark florals, nicely balanced, great texture and long beautiful finish. Great experience hosted by my fellow Sommelier and friend, Brian Baker. Thank you for a great day tasting. As well, great to catch up. Lokoya’s new facility is amazing. Pictures don’t do it justice. — 7 years ago

Pierre Hardy

9.1

Frais, minéral, pas de sucres residuels, légèrement boisé — 8 years ago

Zachary Price

9.3

A lark pick up at Total Wine, because I'm a sucker for Cabernet Franc and the low ABV of 12.6% made me think that this bottle may deliver more than just new world fruit and spice. Established by a retired surgeon, the winery experimented with many varietals until settling on those that do best in the Puget Sound AVA (e.g. Madeleine Angevine, Siegerrebe, Pinot Noir). This Cab Franc was sourced from the Yakima Valley AVA though, known for producing high quality WA wine. Not much else I can tell you about the winemaker, but the grape itself is a wonderful pairing wine as it's acid helps to cut through fatty meals and the tannins are not too assertive even when young. Paired this one with a spicy eggplant and green bean coconut curry! I wish I had more! ~$18 | #cabernetfranc #yakimavalley #mountbakervineyards


On the eyes: Bright, orange-cherry red color, clear with light stain, light tears, no gas/floc.

On the nose: Cherry with hints of black currant and raspberry. Crisp dried leaf notes rounded by gravel. Med- alcohol.

On the tongue: med soft tannins, med alcohol, med acid, med body, nice and round in the mouth. Peppery dried cherry and raspberry, forest floor with petrol notes and tobacco. Nice long pleasant finish. Decant and enjoy this one if you can find it! — 9 years ago

Sam Zavari

9.1

Dusty minerality with a prickly palate. Very good wine. — 10 years ago