Karyn Lai

9.6

Costco. Oaky. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

This is a sample of the 16 Insignia still in barrel.

On the nose, the dark fresh florals exploded. The fruits are very dark currants and well extracted. Blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries and blue fruits hues on the edges of the glass. Sweet tarry presence, loads of baking spices; vanilla, cinnamon, clove & nutmeg. Dark spice, black tea, pipe tobacco, dark rich soil, core of anise and fields of violets.

The body is thick and full. The wine still very fresh. The tannins big, meaty and chewy. The dark fruits are quite floral. Blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries with blue fruits. Sweet tarry presence, loads of baking spices; vanilla, cinnamon, clove & nutmeg. Dark spice, black tea, pipe tobacco, dark rich soil, crushed dry rocks, river stones, tough leather, cedar, core of anise with red flowers and fields of violets. Very good round acidity. The long, big, ruby, lush, well balanced finish is beautiful.

The fruit, tannins and acidity all speak to it being 95+ and a long cellar.
— 8 years ago

Michael Meyer

9.1

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. — 9 years ago

Mark Maruszak

9.3

Crazy awesome. Tons of black pepper, smoke, tobacco and bacon fat. Luscious dark fruits. Very fruit forward palate. Waaaaaay too young. — 10 years ago

Mike Wolf

9.0

2011 vintage. Strawberry and stewed rhubarb on the nose, nicely balanced taste with pleasant minerality on the finish. Better then the 2009 or 2010 vintages which had a bit too much acidity, and drinking well right now. — 10 years ago

with Jennifer

Thomas Yoo

9.6

Drinking nicely now. Well balanced. — 11 years ago

with Rachel

Paul Horn

9.0

First glass was outstanding. Subsequent glasses were great, but the first sold me hands down. Great bottle from Chimney Rock. — 11 years ago

Nicole Dodson

9.0

For all those that love to say, "this California Chardonnay is Burgundian," can check out White Rock. — 12 years ago

Michelle Moser

9.5

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! — 12 years ago

Michael Washabaugh

9.0

Paired with roast duck & endive salad. Clean, low sulfite taste and off-dry. Balanced acid with cherry notes. Sexy! — 7 years ago

Pooneet K

9.0

Very interesting Syrah from the central coast. Very vegetal and almost medicinal nose; bit of a canned black olive quality (not in a bad way). Full bodied, dark and deep on the palate. Nice. — 8 years ago

Jean-Francois Pelletier

9.4

Deep color. Intense nose of white chocolate, red cherries, some blue fruit and vanilla. Full body, beautiful balance and long finish. So good. — 9 years ago

with Chris and Michael

Rebekkah Stoeckler

10

My favorite Malbec ever. I will definitely drink this again. — 10 years ago

Nick Hammerschlag

9.5

About as good as California Pinot gets in my humble opinion! — 10 years ago

John Finley

9.3

Simple Merlot with smooth taste — 10 years ago

with Marissa

Punky Mahle

8.9

Still hanging tuff with ample fruit and balance 2005 vintage — 11 years ago

Lawrence Martin

8.9

Enjoyed this wine. Light and fruity with above finish. Found it at BJ's. — 11 years ago

Michele Haun

9.7

A smooth standard — 12 years ago

Monroe Bryant

9.8

Ethereal. — 12 years ago

Lisa Spitnale

8.9

Good def get agaib — 13 years ago

Patti Gamboni

9.0

Really nice. Mostly cab. Good structure and fruit and earth. Generous and tasty! — 7 years ago

Neal Ferry

9.0

Generally I pass on California Pinots, however this one is well worth the time — 8 years ago

William Brouwer

8.9

Classic cab. Affordable at about $10. — 8 years ago

Neil Barratt

9.0

Delicious fruity and complex. Alcohol comes through more than I would like. — 9 years ago

Naomi Perks

9.5

Amazing wine from the penticton. Beautifully balanced. — 10 years ago

with Jonina

Morrie Goldman

9.2

AWESOME. Great structure and flavor. Dark fruit and tobacco. Only thing missing is a good cigar. — 10 years ago

Milla Champion

9.1

Red blend from Sonoma at The Vine! — 11 years ago

Paul Butler

9.3

Still tight and tannic, big fruit bomb in the mouth. Opens nicely, nose is reserved with dark fruit and pencil shavings. — 11 years ago

Paul Horn

9.6

Initially dry, but with a fruity nose. Expected to have a full flavor and finish as the bottle nears the end. — 12 years ago

Nick Lobaccaro

9.6

Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Pabst Blue Ribbon is an American brand of beer sold by Pabst Brewing Company, originally established in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1844, but now based in Los Angeles. Wikipedia — 12 years ago