Lindsey Smith

9.0

Lovely and deep. Has a fairly rich and mellow taste which is very pleasant compared to the light and uninspiring nose. The finish is slightly deep but has zing to it. I am a bourbon drinker and have 40+ bottles in my collection and can say that I completely forgot this was finished in bourbon barrels. I guess if you're thinking bourbon while you're drinking, you get a sense of it in the exhale at the end of the finish, but that's about it. But there must be some influence in keeping the taste a bit rich. Whatever the bourbon is doing, I like it. — 3 years ago

Chris Koupal

9.4

Agree with the other comments comparing this to Beaujolais. Loads of sediment- be sure to filter. Very delicious and quaffable tho. — 4 years ago

Jason Brater

8.9

After a day of delicious up north Michigan beer, this was the best I could find at the bar and grill we hit for dinner. And this is pretty good! Cherries, cola, dark chocolate (?), some black licorice, and some white pepper. Really popped w some spicier food. I’d buy this again. — 5 years ago

with Heather

Meg Herring

9.0

My favorite of their reds. Lots of plum flavors. Would be awesome with food. — 6 years ago

Andrew Willingham

9.1

This really hit the spot with our grilled shrimp and vegetables. Honeysuckle, toasted honey, apples, maybe some lees? Refreshing, complex for a white, and a great balance of fruit, inorganics, and acid. Top notch if you’re looking for an Italian style white! — 6 years ago

Doctor No

9.2

Dense and aromatic, with ripe blackberry and cassis but no sweetness or syrup. Loads upon a loads of white pepper. Fine tannins. This has aged remarkably well. I have this sense, perhaps mistaken, that Wells basically did a stylistic about face between 2006 and 2007 but perhaps that overstated the case. — 7 years ago

John Frederick

8.9

Black spice, dark floral, dried dark fruit and perhaps just a hint of horse blanket and white pepper. Huge texture. Really enjoyed this wine and kept going back — 3 years ago

Michael Meyer

9.2

Reopening week continues. One of my favorite CA PN cuvées, threading the needle beautifully between my savory wagyu, and my wife’s herbal Gonestraw chicken. Super young and the lush fruit needs time to subside into the other spice & brush components of the wine. Delicious nevertheless. — 4 years ago

Catherine Leith

9.1

Notes of pear and green apple. Mild oak notes, but I was hoping for more oak. — 5 years ago

Tim Hinck

9.1

It’s interesting to me how NDavola can have the extremes of bright/zippy and dark fruits. Would like to side-by-side with spätbugunder. Intensely tart, light-bodied, yet considerable tannins. — 5 years ago

with Leah

Mike Daniel

8.9

Toasty and alcohol dominant upfront, but a little decant or time in the glass and this peppery, oaky, berry petite Syrah is ended up nicely. Actually had enough glycerol flavor and structure to have some layering of flavors after 30 minutes, and would likely be even better in a couple more years. Dark fruit moves to the forefront with balanced spice and wood with some time. Not a huge wine, but really good value. — 6 years ago

Justin Hansohn

8.9

Wine for slugging...actually they could’ve made it a little lighter on its feet now that I say that, but for $14....I actually think maybe they could’ve cut out a bunch of parts and labor in the process and it would fly even faster — 6 years ago

Justin Smith

9.2

Delicious and a little funky in that old world tiny bit of brett and VA, but unobtrusive way. Yum. — 7 years ago

John Willison

8.9

Nectarine, white peach, a bit herbal. Decent acidity. — 4 years ago

Jennifer Rutherford

9.0

Rich with a lot of natural acidity. Pear and  Citrus notes. — 4 years ago

Veronica Sweeney

9.0

A long time Turkey day favorite, that seemed to lose status as a Thankgiving staple has returned with triumph to our table. Velvet and rich, dark garnet. Flavors of blackberries and lingonberry. Loved the sturdy burst of flavor in my mouth. — 4 years ago

Chris Borges

9.8

Awesome rose from and awesome producer. So happy we got to enjoy this wine outside in SC; super refreshing on a hot, sunny day. — 5 years ago

Andrew Willingham

9.2

This one was a good bottle again. Lots of heft and flavor. This is what I remembered from original tasting! — 6 years ago

MaJ CappS

8.9

Nose of a classic zin - dark berry filled fresh baked scone.

A good solid zin. Not too hedonistic, more focused and less Jam.
Blackberry bramble, anise, astringent tannins. Hump day wine.
For those who love a good zin at a great price.

— 6 years ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.0

Firm tannins give this cab structure. But there is also plenty of fruit. A complex, layered experience. Nice. — 7 years ago

with Jeff and Fernando