Byron Kosuge, winemaker at Saintsbury for 20 years, makes this label of his own. Dark Ruby with aromas of rich ripe fruit and oak spice. On the palate sweet cherry and berry flavors with herb and clove spice notes. Lingers on a well balanced frame ending with spice, cedar and mineral tones, needs more time to develop. Nice! — 6 years ago
Best camenere I’ve ever had. Super rich and supple. Excellent suggestion from @Byron C Mayes — 7 years ago
My first, but not last, aglianico. Recommended by @Byron C Mayes Super wine. It’s so interesting. Almost like grown up grape juice to start. Then it softens into a mixture of classy patchouli cafe (can’t find a better description of the nose). So complex and charcoal-ly. Wonderful. — 7 years ago
a great Balance between a bit larger than life but with high acid and structure. guilty pleasure, this is it — 9 years ago
2013 at Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia — 9 years ago
The better of the bunch. At 7 years old it developed the best so far and held its structure. I’ve come to find Byron drinks better in the near term. Nose of cherry, cinnamon, a touch of clove, and tree bark. This one still may have life left...the tannins hit the outside rim of the tongue and acidity coats the entire top, rushing down the sides. It drinks light to medium and was nice with a slight chill. The palate hits with cinnamon, clove and cherry again. There’s a little dry earth, crimini mushroom element that pops up in the finish. Tasty stuff. — 5 years ago
Never had this yummy, jammy, dry goodness before. @Byron C Mayes suggested it and he was spot on. It’s has a prune/currant flavor and a wet forest nose. — 7 years ago
Excellent blend. @Byron C Mayes suggested another winner. — 7 years ago
Easy drinking. A bit spicy but very good. — 7 years ago
Nice tannins and structure for a Pinot. Good balanced fruit and showing a bit of age. Great with BLT lunch! — 9 years ago
Strawberry nose. Cooked strawberry in the glass. Low alcohol and classic California fruit. Fruit forward but well balanced with good acidity. A good one for a great price if you like this style. — 9 years ago
Big bold California but well balanced and very ageable. I would prefer to drink this in 10 years. Good structure but very young. Too young to drink to the maximum at this point, yet still very enjoyable. Baking spice and juicy plum. Buy now and cellar! — 6 years ago
Couldn't leave California without having a big buttery chard! Soft pineapple and minerals on the nose, big buttery body with good acid that cuts through with lingering pineapple and citrus. When in CA... 😊 — 6 years ago
Great Italian blend. Read @Byron C Mayes review for a great description — 7 years ago
Where has Pinotage been all my life. Jam and alcohol on the nose. Almost floral but spicy at the same time. @Byron C Mayes was right, this was an excellent pick. So good, its already time for more. — 7 years ago
Who doesn't love drizzle barrel? Great even as our palettes were getting tired. — 8 years ago
Syrah et Petit Verdot 2013 at Harvest restaurant, Newry Bar, near Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia — 9 years ago
Crisp with a light to medium body.. Notes of apricot, lemongrass, light wood/smoke at the end. Pairs well with asparagus, garlic shrimp and fettuccini — 9 years ago
Jonathan Wall
 
@Byron C Mayes nailed it with his review. I found it a bit on the sweet and heavy side for a kabinett. I like em crisp and clean. Very good. — 5 years ago