Alex Powell

9.1

This is indeed quite a lovely old school rioja, the nose awash with savoury leafy tones, tobacco and warm earth, dried plums and unfortunately the coconut dill of american wood....very refined palate, mid-sized, fluent and sweet n sour throughout, delicious peat moss and mud tones, plenty of dried fruit, however a creaminess to the texture and a splash of cedar on the finish detracts from its otherwise unmistakable beauty. I just can't help but feel this would be so much better without the american oak. I can only wait for the day all top riojan wines cast aside the shadow of their past, and believe wholesomely in the grandeur of their unique terroir. — 10 years ago

P A

9.2

Always a good bet — 11 years ago

Rob Parsons

8.9

Look for other central coast Chardonnays — 12 years ago

Matt Kalaycio

10

What a value! Full bodied, balanced, wonderful. — 10 years ago

Jason Hemming

8.9

Nice old school Rioja. Bright cherry, dried tobacco and dill. Great acidity — 10 years ago

Kell Mc

8.9

Smooth, slightly dry finish — 11 years ago

Josh Bernstein

8.9

This a fantastic bottle from a local vineyard. It has flavored of Chocolate but finishes like a nice light Pinot — 12 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.3

Impressive stuff; lovely old school aromatics highlighted by pan fried herbs, dusty tannins, nice acidity, pure cassis fruit and a great "Tuscan" feel. Truly well made and grafted to age gracefully. — 10 years ago

Lorie Perrone

9.0

Great #Merlot from @HopeFamilyWines at the $15 and under price point. — 10 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.1

In a great drinking window now with an easy 5 more years to go. Old school aromas and flavors of stems, peppercorns, meat, and crushed blueberries with a good old school funk. #pegau #chateuneuf — 11 years ago

with Javier and TJ