Mark Flesher

9.4

This is a very youthful wine. Still, with about an hour of decanting, this one was drinking very lovely. The nose and palate is sweet black cherry with red clay influence. This Rutherford site has such dynamic soil and Bill has been making terroir driven wines for 20+ years from this same parcel of land. The finish has good acidity and a sweeter cedary type of tannin but the wine is already incredibly balanced given its youth. 94 now with definite improvement expected in the 10 or 15 years that it will develop. — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Went to a tasting and they were featuring Chalk Hill, winery now owned by Bill Foley, of Foley Family Wines, who continues the traditions that Fred Furth, who founded CH in 1972. Had this ‘16 about a year ago. Rich deep straw color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits and citrus notes. On the palate ripe apple, sweet melon and lemon flavors with gentle vanilla toasty oak. Well balanced on lingering finish ending with oak and mineral notes. Aged well. Tasting Sample. — 8 years ago

Shawn R

9.6

One of the best ever made??? @Bill Bender thank you. — 9 years ago

with Kirk, Martin and 2 others

Ben Curtis

9.4

Amazing easy drinking wine with great flavours..I an sorry it's no longer available — 9 years ago

Christine Havens

9.3

Sampled at a dinner with the charming Karen MacNeil seated directly across from me, legends Bill Harlan and Andrea Robinson at the table behind me. The Opus One 2006 sang—one long, melodic, satiny chord drenched in wild blueberries, steeped blackberries, and black raspberry. It unfurls slowly, releasing a daub of incense, then sandalwood, anise, dark chocolate shavings, and camphor. It is suave and sexy—a white tie and tails sort of wine combining power and freshness, finishing in dried herbs and graphite. #WineWritersSymposium2017 — 9 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.3

#LambFest. En Magnum (of course). Thanks @Bill Bender . — 10 years ago

with Dan and Bill

Michael Meyer

9.5

@Bill Bender recognizes the goods when he sees them. This wine was every thing you’d want from an mature elite Syrah. Very fresh, alive, savory, and powerful. For the record, I said “wine”. 😉 — 7 years ago

Seth Friedman

9.5

Magnum with PDR and Bill Jones — 8 years ago

Christian Ford

9.0

One of the first few vintages of Bill Sweat's and Donna Morris' Pinot Noir is still drinking quite well. Softened a bit and still has some complexity and is pleasant. — 8 years ago

Louis Taylor

9.0

We liked this wine, full bodied with a fruity bouquet. — 9 years ago

Tom Riley

8.9

I love an honest back label. Bill Easton says the wine is an easy drinking red, fruity, ready for current enjoyment – all those things are true. Excellent value. — 9 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Recently purchased by Bill Foley of Foley Family Wines, continuing traditions of Fred Furth who founded Chalk Hill in 1972, which encompasses 280 acres of vineyards. A blend of 84% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Sauvignon Gris and 6% Sauvignon Musque, the latter 2 adding an interesting dynamic to the wine and distinctive aromas. One of the few SB's to see some oak giving this wine complexity. Peach, herb and earthy tones, well balanced with acidity, smooth yet robust on a lingering finish ending with citrus notes. — 9 years ago

William Mellon

9.3

So glad to taste this tonight. Remember the "Claire" story. Great work, Bill — 10 years ago

Bob Schroeck

8.9

Drank at dinner with Bill Wescott, Andy, Megan and Connie — 10 years ago

Joe

8.9

John Ledgend medium blend red. Little rough which must be Zin. But overall very drinkable to pallet. — 8 years ago

Morgan Diamant

9.7

A legend for a reason, young but decanting helped. Tannic structure is incredible. Tannins are still noticeably present at this age but still well done. Cherry and cranberry and incredibly rich. Really oustanding wine — 8 years ago

Mike R

9.7

Just about as beautiful as wife and her friend - what a brilliant wine - pop this wine when life is good and reward yourself - bravo Bill — 8 years ago

Shay A

9.4

Got to take advantage of another Wednesday Wine Committee and boy was it worth it. Wow! Killer wines brought by Glenn for his 60th! As always, wines tasted blind. 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert wine.

As @Bill Bender says, "lunch bags for the win!" Absolutely gorgeous. Well crafted and refined. Almost elegant at this stage. Hardly any bricking. Great color. Hard to imagine this wine being any better than it is now. Total harmonious package of dark fruit, medium bodied palate, and a great nose that keeps you guessing between Napa and Bordeaux. — 9 years ago

with Will and Benjamin

Megan Vasquez

9.1

Went really well with ham :) — 9 years ago

with Kelly

Rob Brobst III

9.6

I have known for years that Paso Robles makes great wine. This is an excellent example of what perfect weather, abundant water and great soils can produce. Deep rich dark fruit and extremely fine silky tannins! @Paul T @Ron R @Jim Trobaugh @Bill Bender @Jacqueline @Eric Shanks @Connor McMahon @Martin G Rivard — 9 years ago