Rhonely Boy

9.1

Always a fave — 8 years ago

Jenny Duke

9.2

Smooth, fruity, full bodied. Would drink again! — 9 years ago

Jonas Johansson

9.0

Pretty awesome with grilled pork loin with Dijon and tarragon reduction. — 9 years ago

Andrea Myers

9.6

Crisp and off-dry. A delicious blend of the three fruits which deliver a great balance. Subtle bubbles providing a little play for the tongue. — 10 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.7

The wine is a lovely and rich greenish gold, much the same as the LCB “normale,” but maybe a little more vibrant. Aromas are predictably savory - beeswax, lanolin, minerals, citrus - and flavors walk that same path. The tropical fruit hits hard, with that Roussanne nuttiness right behind. The earthy, almost soapy, note stays long after the sip while acidity holds a high threshold. You could spend $45 on a Chardonnay very easily, but this wine gives you something much more interesting for your investment. — 10 years ago

Steve Goore

8.9

Qupe Syrahs are always terrific. This one didn't disappoint but have had better from Qupe. — 11 years ago

Erwin Dink

8.9

there's a wild and wooly oaken monster trying to emerge but the lacy and flowery viognier coaxes it back in the bottle — 11 years ago

Christopher Mangless

9.0

Minus 15 degrees. Qupe Chardonnay 2006 — 12 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.4

Dark fruit aromatics w/tons of savory & herbal notes. Somewhat advanced, but still shows plenty of acidity & light tannins. Great expression of Syrah from Bien Nacido. Consistently great wines vintage after vintage. — 12 years ago

Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

8.9

Pairs well with SNL. Also, let it open up for a while. — 13 years ago

Marcus Schodorf

9.1

Don’t drink this too cold, a lot more flavour when it gets a bit warmer. — 8 years ago

Austen Ito

9.0

Meaty, smokey with dark fruits. Medium plus acid and finish. Med body. Love the intensity on this one. — 9 years ago

Anthony Simoncini

9.0

Great everyday wine — 9 years ago

Ben Jones

9.1

Fresh tarmac and cooked berry on the nose. Very focused grenache. This wine makes me aware of Monterey's potential. Very good but I'm not sure I'd pay $48 a bottle for it. — 10 years ago

Galen Hasler

9.2

Brilliant fruit and intensity. structured with long finish — 10 years ago

Nik Weinberg-Lynn

9.3

Wow! Smoky nose with musty characteristics - in a good way. The wine sings with berry flavors and herbal notes! Delicious. — 10 years ago

Jessica Roper

9.3

Smooth as silk, blackberry for sure. — 11 years ago

Erik McLaughlin

Vice President Seven Hills Winery

9.0

Raw and earthy. Tannic with fruit leather, dried mushroom, chewy. — 11 years ago

Rob Renteria

Sommelier La Folie Restaurant

9.2

"Sprechen Sie Deutsch, Viking Fräulein?!! #RieslingToLive — 12 years ago

Nate Redner

9.4

Gettin my Rhone Ranger on — 12 years ago

Emily Kresie-Harrington

9.0

2011 vintage. Very fresh, light- to medium-bodied blend. High-toned, red fruit-driven with that Carignan herbal quality. Cranberry, red plum, pomegranate, raspberry, fresh sage and tarragon, tobacco, tart cherry. 56 Carignan 28 Mourvèdre 9 Grenache 6 Syrah 1 Zinfandel. — 8 years ago

Tom Young

8.9

Interesting. Big flavor with tartness that causes a little pucker — 9 years ago

Adam Mahler

9.2

Shut the front door. — 10 years ago

Nick Morgan

9.2

Brick red, leathery, rounded — 10 years ago

Maria Pepe

9.4

Fresh and lovely — 10 years ago

Evan Keaschuk

9.4

Classic Northern Rhone style. Bright black fruit, violet, a hint of smoked meat and black pepper/olive. Mid weight, fresh acidity and well structured. Definitely a cut above standard Cali Syrah. Classic wine from a classic producer — 10 years ago

Nathan Claiborn

9.1

Old school California style field blend, with lots of ripe, wild dark berry fruit but none of the jamminess and oak to screw it up. Really delightful. — 11 years ago

Sean Nelson

9.0

Good egg! Lovely accompaniment to Tikka Masala. Savage rations, of course, but the wine lifts the meal to a nearly civilised point. @BonnyDoon Vineyard — 11 years ago

Jennifer Ann Salyer

10

Bonny Doon Wine Tasting. — 12 years ago

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Nik Weinberg-Lynn

9.5

In my mind, the premiere expression of (value) CA Grenache. Tart, bright, enough vanilla and cracked pepper. Tuesday (Asian) Turkey burgers never tasted so good. Well played, Randall. — 13 years ago