David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

First Summa Vineyard from my allocation. It is quite nice. Still needs a few years.

The body feels thicker than other Pinots I’ve had. Plum pudding, dry cranberries, poached strawberries, blackberries, black raspberries, highlights of pomegranate & blueberries, mix berry cola, licorice nibs, dry herbs, moist volcanic clay, limestone marl, dry twig, dry crushed rocks, some grilled meats, dry tobacco, used leather, barrel shavings, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon & vanillin, fresh & withering, dark, red, flowers, excellent round acidity and a well balanced, tensioned, structured with a well polished finish that lasts a minute. — 25 days ago

Victor Hsu

9.1

This IS Santa Barbara County Pinot! First taste was a big burst of fruit. Not to sweet, not supple and unsophisticated, not a jammy Zin bomb, mind you. Instead, more like a zing of bright, pure, winey fruit. Remarkable and memorable. We had the 2022 vintage in a magnum bottle so perhaps that helped preserve its freshness and purity. We enjoyed this Big Mama at the Palm Restaurant in downtown LA, celebrating my daughter Rachel’s graduation from UCLA Law School. Congratulations, Rachel! — 4 days ago

Edward Nelson

9.2

Light in body, cherry forward pinot juice. Nice, different, and a Tuesday. — 2 months ago

Rick Phillips

8.9

Opened well but died quickly! After about an hour lost flavor and its original taste. — 2 days ago

with Letha

Tyler Felous

9.0

Showing dark ruby. Ton of structure. Overpowered by tannin on first open. Will revisit rating in a few hours. — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2022 vintage. Medium-heavy body. Juicy but avoids fruit bomb status with a hint of tannins. 3.27.24. — 2 months ago

Eric Urbani

9.2

Blend of Riesling and Gewurz 12.5% abv — 16 days ago

Bruce Dunbar

9.0

The recently released (3/24) Bodega Theriot Chardonnay from Rivers-Marie is excellent. Sunlit straw color, subtle nose, beautiful white fruits, crushed stone and the slightest bit of oak at the back to round it off. This should gain depth from its existing heights! — 25 days ago

Jennifer Bohmann

9.2

Love this one — a month ago

Vince Monaco

9.3

2022 Joy Road - Dark purplish with fruit, spice, and hint of licorice. Smooth finish. Excellent — 2 months ago