Randy Fuller

9.0

This yellow-gold wine rings the “old-style Cali” bell in all the right ways. A nose of apricots, mangoes and apples is helped along with the smell of buttered popcorn. Oak treats the palate as well, draping over the tropical fruit like a sunshade. The acidity is zesty, yet the mouthfeel tends toward creaminess due to the wine sitting on the lees for five months. The oak is a definite part of the wine, but the effect is softened enough so that it's a pleasure, not a pain. — 6 years ago

Greggum

9.1

In Spokane at clickerdagger A 2011 for $85. Good tasting. Loved our server. Party of 9. Wine and Titos and good friends. — 8 years ago

John Giaquinta

9.5

Ruby red in color with a nose of red fruits, leather, and spice. Nicely balanced despite the 15.8% AbV. On the palate, rich, jammy flavors of strawberry, and spices. Had this for lunch with M. at HSH.
— 9 years ago

with MG

John Bodin

9.1

Very well balanced! Hints of oak and blackberry. Great with a steak. — 10 years ago

Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

9.5

Like seeing an old friend. First winery I ever visited (I was 5), and is always one of my favorite places to visit. Wines are better than ever and Paul Draper is simply a legend. — 10 years ago

Remi Barrett

10

Stunningly gorgeous Cab by Kathryn Kennedy. I couldn't stop smelling my glass even after it was gone. One of the best I've ever had. — 10 years ago

Marilyn Haysom

9.0

Another NZ Sauv Blanc - again from Marlborough. Crisp, a standard bearer from the premier Sauv Blanc wine region of NZ. An elegant, well balanced white. — 10 years ago

Emily Kresie-Harrington

9.1

2014 vintage. Very dark-fruited and lots of black tea. Black cherry, crabapple, black plum, dried cranberry, black tea, subtle spice, walnut husk, dried autumn leaves. Reminiscent of a good village level Gevrey-Chambertin. — 6 years ago

Robert Stackowiak

9.0

Unique to Santa Cruz, this one nearing end of life but still quite good. February 2018. — 7 years ago

Paul Heyrman

9.3

Kiwi claret. Can compare to a modern style classified growth Bordeaux or a Super Tuscan. 2006 and could last another decade. Nice depth and length of flavour with good acidity. Purchased at the winery in Hawkes Bay. — 9 years ago

Paul J

9.8

Probably one of the most complex wines I've ever had! Nose of a well aged bourbon, with a great tropical flavor on the palate. Completed with a caramel finish that is insanely smooth and lasts seemingly forever! I'm a buyer! — 9 years ago

with Steve and Brooke

Katie Sugasa

9.1

Chardonnay -of course! — 10 years ago

with DUSTIN

Rebecca Hopkins

PR Folio Fine Wine Partners

8.9

Terrific example of CA Pinot. Elegant floral and red cranberry currant fruit some stemminess. Palate vibrant & restrained fruit w crunchy, mouthwatering acidity — 10 years ago

with Brennan

Tina Parsley

9.7

Amazing blend that awakens every part of your tongue. — 7 years ago

Keith Crump

8.9

2013 a light nose with some vegetive notes, not sweat but a balance of sour raspberry and cranberry more racy then Otago Pinot and less body then the Martinborough brews across Cook Strait, well made — 7 years ago

Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.0

#arnotroberts fresh, focused, nice balance of fruit and earthy spice — 8 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.2

13.7% alc.
9 barrels made. $90/btl.

From AR note sheet:
"33 year old vines grown in Franciscan shale and sandy loam over limestone at 2200' in the Santa Cruz Mountains at the top of Montebello Road above Cupertino. Fermented 30% whole cluster with native yeast, and basket pressed to 30% new French oak barrels for 22 months." — 9 years ago

with Kurt-Inge

Charles Hudson

9.2

I bought a 3-pack of Rhys off a friend who is on the list. Didn't disappoint. Very light and tasty. — 10 years ago

with Brandi

Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.1

Dark ruby, full of red fruits, cranberry and raspberry. Nicely balanced. #swanterrace — 10 years ago

Rich Reader

8.9

100 years of solid viticultral artistry in head-trained vines. gorgeously upright and joyful. — 10 years ago