Sue Shay

9.1

Recently rated 92 points by Wine Advocate this Pinot lives up to the hype. Small production (100 cases), the fruit comes from 30 to 40 year old self rooted vines on the family's Century Farm. Winemaker/Vineyard Manager Merrilee Buchanan Benson hits a home run with this delicious Pinot from the great 2012 Willamette Valley vintage. — 10 years ago

August Deimel

9.5

First time, amazingly, that I have tried the iconic Argetsinger vineyard Riesling. As a rule, I find Ravines' Rieslings to be a bit austere for my taste. They're fine examples of the style - it's just not a style I gravitate toward. This, however, is a different beast from the standard Ravines Riesling bottling. A percentage of the wine is barrel fermented and you can tell. The textural qualities that come from the barrels do a great deal to smooth out the potentially searing acidity of the wine. The aromatics are showing tell-tale petrol notes indicating that the wine is getting a bit of age on it, but rather than covering up the rest of the nose it adds complexity to a wine that only now at 3 years old seems to be coming together. Great wine! Thanks to Ms. Gummoe of Fox Run for sharing! — 11 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.7

From Ernie's private cellar! He makes one barrel a year only for personal consumption and lays them down for 25 years. This '90 Graacher Himmelreich is the current release and must be the best Sekt in Germany. I think it would give some top Champagnes a run for their money in a blind tasting. #notmessingaround — 11 years ago

with Stems

Christine Yost

9.2

Sterling cabin in AK! 1st night after sadie cove. Label says: vanilla, toast, hazelnut flavors combine with juicy apple, pear, and melon. I actually liked it a lot- just make sure to drink it out of a wide glass! Very warm yet with some acidity. Probably steel barrel? But hard to tell. — 12 years ago

Justin Hansohn

8.9

The bare dragging ass minimum of acidic brightness is holding this ripe Syrah up adequately. At this age it's happening at a lovely rate. Definitely has got a classic Santa Barbara heat and deep extraction (regardless of this being free-run juice). Thankfully light weight though. A nice bottle to keep around...on day 3 now and still enjoying it. Update: good to the last drop. Held up and in style the whole journey. — 11 years ago

Debi Cali

10

Delicious barrel co-ferment 50% Cab and 50% Cab Franc. Once again, a home run for Trespass!! — 12 years ago