Nick Finarelli

8.9

Wild stuff from cuttings from Y'Quem. — 9 years ago

Daragh Hoey

9.1

Shitty borrowed photo, and I also had the 2014 - but this was delicious. A nice blend of flab and acid. — 9 years ago

Jeff Smith/Vintner

9.4

Rumor has it that the cuttings of SH came from Inglenook, which ultimately came from DRC. Interesting theory. SH has always been an odd duck in Napa. Spring Mt Pinot, that is muscle and elegance in one package. So I'm going with it... Beautiful wine. Elegant and powerful at the same time. Loads of red currant, Asian 5 spice and rose oil. Pure aromas and fruit. Perfumed, exotic and texturally sleek. Minor alc on the finish, but I've tasted many hotter Burgs. What most new world Pinots wish to be! — 10 years ago

Kyle Volkes

9.0

Merlot cuttings from petrus — 10 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.0

Dense inky color. Mineral driven with silky tannins that grip a little on the end. Black and red fruit flavors. Well done. — 10 years ago

Kent James

9.8

Ripe plums, vibrant acidity, subtle wood. Alive. From 40yr old Petrus cuttings. — 11 years ago

with David

Christian Baeppler

9.4

2010 Esprit de Beaucastel Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah, Counoise, Paso Robles, California, propagated from cuttings from Chateau de Beaucastel. Mourvèdre adds earth and mid palate richness, Grenache fruit lushness, Syrah tannin structure and aromatics and Counoise acidity. Beautiful wine with class and sophistication, no sign of heaviness here! Certified organic. 14.5% abv — 11 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

Gardienne des Vignes sources Zinfandel and Petite Sirah grapes from family-owned vineyards in Napa Valley. This 100% Petite Sirah comes from 20-years old bush vines in the Oles vineyard in St. Helena. Owner Russ Oles selected cuttings from extremely old vine plantings to plant his vineyard. Hence the name "Ghost Clones". Dark red. Very attractive nose with blackberries, flowers and spices, slightly Vintage Port-like. Amazingly complex and elegant for this grape variety. Warm and full-bodied with layers of black fruit and a lovely acidity, making the high alcohol perfectly integrated. Long finish. A tremendous effort for Petite Sirah. 2013 vintage, abv 15,6%, 112 cases produced. — 9 years ago

Jen Schuler

9.1

Great wine "borrowed" from big Jim — 9 years ago

Anthony Jones

9.0

One of the most intriguing wines I have ever tasted. Smells like a campfire. I'm convinced they must burn vine cuttings alongside the ripening fruit - but that would be crazy , right? — 10 years ago

Roel van der Burg

Sommelier at Restaurant Entrepot

9.3

Nearly extincted grape variety, home to Corse. Antoine Arena took cuttings from the last remaining vineyard and planted it back. Structured white with a salty touch. Makes me want to taste his Patrimonio wines even more... — 10 years ago

with Niek

Katy Jossy Simanski

9.5

Cherry tootsie pop (borrowed that). I mean that in a good way. — 10 years ago

Dan Petroski

Owner/Winemaker Massican Wines

9.0

Pinot Fin. From a friend who knows: The best massale... About a few hundred different genomes from top producers... Cuttings saved back then when they replanted after phylloxera epidemic. — 11 years ago

Will Brajnikoff

Sommelier Chai Consulting

9.2

Maureen, I..."borrowed" this. — 12 years ago

with Maureen

David Annis

9.1

Did not disappoint. Italian varietal that, if you believe the good folks at Tablas Creek, was sent by an enterprising employee taking cuttings from the Perrin vines to plant in Paso Robles. Crisp summer white. Medium acidity. — 9 years ago

Zachary Price

9.0

Tonight's bottle hails from Riverbench winery. This one's a Pinot Noir, a Pommard Clone Pinot Noir to be exact. The Pinot Noir grape hails from the great family of Pinot varietals, aka the Gris, the Blanc, the Noir, etc, The Pommard clone has found its way into California vineyards via cuttings from Pinot Noir from the Château de Pommard in France circa the 1940s. The original being the "Clone 4", and then giving birth to a daughter, the "Clone 5". The Pommard Clone 5 has slowly been making a name for itself all along the west coast, from Oregon to Southern California. It tends to deliver a meaty/gamey flavor with pure dark fruit flavors. This vintage shows a wonderful restraint and great balanced structure to deliver a wonderfully light red wine, perfect for any occasion. ~$46 | #riverbench #pinotnoir #pommard

On the eyes: Bright, clear cranberry red, med- stain, med tears, no gas/floc.

On the nose: Earthy, herbaceous, blood orange, and bruléed strawberry. Med alcohol.

On the tongue: Med acid, med tannin, med alcohol, med round body with great balance. Pleasantly tart, slightly floral with bright cranberry and blueberry, and dusty old road that yields to a memory of smoky oak. This one is drinking young and could probably do with another few years in the bottle, but I just couldn't resist a Riverbench Pinot. — 9 years ago

Victoria H

9.9

Sweetish for a Shiraz, strong plum undertones. I love this wine, it is perfect with cheese in particular. — 10 years ago

K Fitz

9.8

We both loved this one! Eric got it from his wine club and gave it to us when we borrowed his go pro =) We had it with sushi because I was too busy to cook and it didn't pair that well but would definitely have it again with something more hardy. Mmmmm... — 10 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.9

Jeff G's birthday mag after the roll downs were pulled at K&L. From vines planted in the 1950's in Cramant & Oiry, still the source of cuttings for Launois' massal selections. This is a very rich, creamy BDB that goes deep on minerality, even in a fatter vintage. — 10 years ago

L Bennion

9.7

Pic of jacuzzi grama's passport photo. Yes the jacuzzi family invented the first hot tub-for one of their 13 kids who had arthritis...the first jet/pump was made to sit in a bathtub. Last of 13 died in 1/14 at age 105. There are now 800+ members of the jacuzzi family. They are not winemakers-their neighbor is and borrowed their name and property to honor the family. — 11 years ago