Shay A

9.6

I was fortunate enough to attend the grand tasting at TexSom this year. Talk about a Who’s Who of the wine world! Incredible environment with beautiful wines.

My first time tasting RunRig...I get what the hype is about. Plush. Dark chocolate dusted dates, bay leaf, peppercorn, licorice and a velvet mouthfeel. Wonderful. — 8 years ago

with Weston

Jarrod Mclendon

9.6

Bloody buddy — 9 years ago

Jim Levantino

9.2

This Pinot Noir (the t in Pinot is silent) is delectable. A true shining star. The aromatic treat starts with strong notes of red, and screams 'drink the entire bottle buddy'. Succumbing to the temptation you will discover a blissful elegance as this masterpiece flows through your body. Invigorating your inner youth, enchanting your inner sommelier, and appeasing your inner drunkard with the 16.0% alcohol by volume. This reasonably priced bottle of happiness would truly be a delight on any occasion. Additionally the surgeon general declares consumption of such a magnificent beverage could be detrimental to the growth of a child, pregnant women be warned. — 10 years ago

with Vin

Rob Moose

9.3

Talk about overperforming. Really seriously impressive. Waxy honeysuckle gave way to mineral bliss over 5 hours. For an AC from 09?! Turner wedding — 10 years ago

with Chris and Brendan

James Casey

9.4

Buddy of bolognese — 11 years ago

with Alastair and Edo

Julia Weinberg

9.2

Getting a terroir lesson from Pedro Parra. When talk turns to CA limestone, had to hunt this down. @Sashi Moorman @Rajat Parr — 11 years ago

Simon Haidamous

9.2

Wow. Talk about full flavor with a little bit of dust. My new favorite discovery. Anything Venge is going to be excellent. — 12 years ago

Courtney Vassalo

9.7

Relaxing with my husband and little buddy after a day at Muir Beach with Eddie, Chase, Kaylee and Nathan. Gotta love the perks of my mom's job! — 12 years ago

Mark Lindzy

8.9

Oyster buddy — 12 years ago

Parag Lalit

10

These chaps always deliver. Always. Another decade of cellaring wont do any harm. Talk about 1st growth quality at a 2nd growth price tag.
— 14 years ago

Michael Herzog

9.3

Young but SPECIAL. I appreciate every bottle I have with my buddy Lim. Congrats on getting the Best of Award of Excellence at my favorite restaurant. — 8 years ago

with Kuan

Tanja Yokum

9.0

Always trying "Loup wines" to honor my buddy @CathyLoup. This "Vent d'Ange" Chablis is divine, lush minerality defined. — 9 years ago

Jason Chang

Proprietor NINE SUNS Winery, HOUYI Vineyard

9.5

Catching up with my good buddy. Old BV never disappoints. — 10 years ago

with Mike

Glenn Newbeck

10

Can you guys not talk to me right now. I'm having a moment. High quality modern winemaking with vineyard the romans thought were awesome.

"Damn kids get off my lawn!"
Not really said by Chevalier de Sterimberg — 10 years ago

Bryant Bickel

9.2

Lets talk turkey how is this not the the go to for thxgiving magnum perfection with food, cranberry in a bottle fuck your relish! Great depth a spot on wine from a spot on producer. — 11 years ago

Kerstin Baker-Ash

9.0

Surprised by this lovely little white. — 11 years ago

with James

Jim Nelson

8.9

This is so nice and dry I expected to see the word "trocken" on the label. Alas, it's Italian and they don't talk like that — 11 years ago

Lyle Coffield

Sommelier Kokkari, Evvia Estatorios

9.5

Hey Zeus Kristo! My my... Talk about powerful "white" wine! Amber NOT orange with off dry nutty notes... Bee pollen, cardamom. Woof. — 12 years ago

Mitchell Mulder

9.7

Amazing Brew, Excellent example of a truly great west coast IPA, this is the reason beer lovers from other countries are seeking out these fine brews, Germany was always the true brew masters, but even Germans are giving high praises to brew like this one, talk to people in the UK and they are blown away my this brew and others from Firestone and Stone, Balast Point, really great to see this happening here in the Great USA, Proud to call this brew as OURS! — 12 years ago

Jay Latham

Sales & Marketing AI Selections

8.9

Bumped in to an old buddy at dinner tonight and he sent this over. Quite a treat. — 13 years ago

Bret Barker

9.4

Too young I know I know but my buddy was paying. Who am I to say no? Very good wine but so tannic with deep fruit and some mineral tones but needs more time. Have to invite my friend out in 8 years and buy another bottle! — 8 years ago

Randmaster Flash

8.9

Very delightful — 8 years ago

Shay A

9.5

Had to wrangle in my focus (and give my shocked tastebuds a pep talk) after the ridiculous amount of great wine last night to enjoy some awesome champagne today at a tasting. Vintage champagne...DP on the label, hard to beat! Consistently good. Tough pairing this against a Krug though... — 10 years ago

Rob Moose

8.9

Can we talk about this label? Who is this for? Anyway, this wine is a stark contrast to the 2012 Tribut. Not particularly noticing the step up in pedigree, which is maybe 2013's fault. Very tropical and soft, quite expressive but I miss some minerality. Not bummed to be drinking it though. Bus hang in Gateshead — 10 years ago

with Alex and Gabriel

Dr. Wo

9.9

A spectacular 24 year old treasure I hauled up from the cellar to share with my buddy Josh. Fresh, vibrant and fruitful with eucalyptus scented nose characteristic of Insignia. Fab! — 11 years ago

Juan Luis García Ruiz

9.1

pure classicism #garnacha #tempranillo #mazuelo #graciano vintage that gives a lot to talk #riojawine #riojalover #cvne #winelover #wine #rioja #granreserva #1998 — 11 years ago

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.0

Talk about value. Very juicy strawberry and cherries. Pleasing amount of ripeness with just enough tannins to keep it approachble but satisfying. — 11 years ago

Wine Snob

9.1

Convinced by buddy to try it, glad I did. More like cab than Merlot. Great with a ribeye! — 12 years ago

Angela DeGarmo

10

Oh, I love this wine so much, I call it Denzel. Every single time I talk a client into having this at their event or table -- they love it. It is perfect for compromising different palates when only one wine can be had... Merlot lovers, Pinot snobs, Cabernet aficionados ... They all can get along with this blend. It is wonderful to drink on it's own, but it shines wonderfully with food. Duh, I love this stuff. — 12 years ago

Pam Strayer

9.6

Opened this bottle after seeing Kermit Lynch's book talk - a worthy tribute to both man and wine — 13 years ago