Generally I pass on California Pinots, however this one is well worth the time — 8 years ago
Dark blue fruit, mocha, and spice on a taut frame that spins out to a long minerally finish. This should improve considerably with a few more years of bottle age. — 10 years ago
My favorite Malbec ever. I will definitely drink this again. — 11 years ago
About as good as California Pinot gets in my humble opinion! — 11 years ago
Still hanging tuff with ample fruit and balance 2005 vintage — 12 years ago
For all those that love to say, "this California Chardonnay is Burgundian," can check out White Rock. — 13 years ago
Sophisticated summer in a bottle... Lovely bouquet of flowers, peaches, vanilla, carmel and almonds- reminded me of peach cobbler. I was grateful for the long clean finish as I did not want it to end. Lovely! — 13 years ago
This is all wet rocks and blue fruit, just what I love. — 6 years ago
Crispier than Whispering Angel — 7 years ago
Classic cab. Affordable at about $10. — 9 years ago
Sour cherries, frozen Welch's Framboise, berry pie, pie crust, thyme, sage, this wine evolved and morphed very quickly, very complex. The wild yeast comes through on the nose. Light alcohol and light body, but still very well extracted and viscous for under 14%. — 10 years ago
Crazy awesome. Tons of black pepper, smoke, tobacco and bacon fat. Luscious dark fruits. Very fruit forward palate. Waaaaaay too young. — 11 years ago
Simple Merlot with smooth taste — 11 years ago
Enjoyed this wine. Light and fruity with above finish. Found it at BJ's. — 12 years ago
Ethereal. — 13 years ago
Pontet Canet tasting and dinner with Alfred Tesseron.
The 96 is a nice surprise add from Clyde’s cellar. Thank you Clyde.
This 96 is beautifully floral. The evolution is right around its peak. The body is medium full and the tannins soft. It’s an elegant beauty.
The fruits are ripe and delicious. Leaner blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, strawberries and shades of raspberries. Soft earth; dry top soil, dry rock, limestone minerals, old tobacco, soft leather, cedar with dry and withering red & dark florals. The acidity is like a waterfall. The long finish is well balanced fruit & earth and in a sweet spot.
Photos of; our dinner group, tasting room at Pontet Canet, the horse plows they still use in the fields and Chateau Pontet Canet. — 7 years ago
Love the smell of whiskey in the morning - happy birthday Dad — 9 years ago

Delicious fruity and complex. Alcohol comes through more than I would like. — 10 years ago
AWESOME. Great structure and flavor. Dark fruit and tobacco. Only thing missing is a good cigar. — 11 years ago
Red blend from Sonoma at The Vine! — 11 years ago
Still tight and tannic, big fruit bomb in the mouth. Opens nicely, nose is reserved with dark fruit and pencil shavings. — 12 years ago
Good def get agaib — 13 years ago
Patrick Peters
Dry, good acidity which is a little unusual for a Riesling. Good weight, bright color, this wine is delicious! — 6 years ago