Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

On the nose; ripe, ruby, floral; blackberries, blueberries dark cherries, black raspberries, caramel, mocha, vanilla, loamy soils, fresh, red florals and violets. The body is thick & full. Tannins are round and velvety. The fruit gorgeous and creamy in style. Dark currants; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, blueberries, raspberries. Mocha, medium intensity baking spices, cinnamon, vanilla, milk chocolate, loamy dry souls, violets, fresh red florals, beautiful round acidity. the structure length, tension are well executed well a balance polished finish. Photos of; the entrance to the Winery with a press on east side, Layered soil structure of their Dr. Crane Vineyard and the immaculate barrel room. — 7 years ago

Mike the Wine Guy

9.1

Barbera is becoming one if the most popular wines in California, and this one will show you why. Beautiful ruby color, cherry & light oak, smooth with a lingering soft finish. A Great example of the definition of "Balanced". — 9 years ago

Tom Wood

9.3

Found this to be a real stand out. Didn't remember it too have such flow to its structure. Remembered it to be primary and grippy. Maybe that extra few months in bottle treating it well — 9 years ago

Christanna Honer

9.1

Green peppercorn and graphite w/ ripe red fruit. Pretty texture. — 10 years ago

Bruno Lorthiois

9.0

vinified in barrels , a complex Langudedoc , deep and fees. Viognier, marsanne and Chardonnay
— 10 years ago

Tanya Ryakhovskaya

9.0

Very brave and successful effort to make an european style wine. Elegant, balanced, this wine is developing in glass in a wonderful way. — 11 years ago

David Daniell

9.1

Riesling / Chardonnay / Pinot Gris, unfined & unfiltered, fermented on skins & aged under flor in ceramic egg & French oak. — 7 years ago

with Regina

Tom Wood

9.0

12' Pinot from SOS on the shelves at $19. Either they need to fire their manager or they're insanely charitable. I drank this out of a coffee mug and didn't once have a complaint. — 8 years ago

Jannine Rickards

9.3

This was delicious! — 9 years ago

Michelle Hickok

9.0

Had this with carne asada tacos, perfect match and also enjoyable on its own — 9 years ago

Jason Djang

10

Actual blend for 2011 is Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc. And the wine NOT sold out. — 10 years ago

Koray Ozkan

8.9

Another succesful Vinolus.
They are brave to blend to "Kalecik Karasi" Turkish Central Anatolian grade with Tempranillo.
Good job — 11 years ago

Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.3

Boom. Drinks like souls and love. — 12 years ago

KA

9.2

Well rounded and smooth. — 8 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.1

@Delectable Wine Zinfandel — 8 years ago

with Jeff, Kurt-Inge and 2 others

Ben de Vin

9.1

Lots of blue/black fruits, black pepper, nutmeg, maybe some fennel, medium body, medium acid, medium++ tannin, medium+ finish. Excellent cool climate syrah, very inviting, impressive vino. — 9 years ago

Brian Ritchie

9.4

I really like this wine. Opens up beautifully to reveal dark chocolate and dried fruits - almost raisin-like flavors. Really enjoyed it. — 9 years ago

Dan Lee

9.3

맛있는 쉬라. 피니쉬는 약하지만 아련한 예전의 기억이 #역삼동 85 @87 — 10 years ago

Jehan Hakimian

10

Stephen blind tasted this one and got it right; I'm amazed. — 11 years ago

Giampiero Nadali

Wine Blogger Aristide

9.9

One of the true souls of Etna, from a centenary vineyard, grapes are Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Alicante and Francisi. Iper-organic philosophy, a real masterpiece. Amazing wine! — 11 years ago