Brian McGowan

9.3

Sad this was our only bottle of a lovely wine that doesn't exist anymore. — 7 years ago

Vin d’Ottawa

9.2

California style fruitiness. — 8 years ago

with Arlene and Gillian

Delectable Blue

9.5

A very delicate (there’s a word I never thought I’d use to describe a Barossa Shiraz) wine, almost tasting like a shiraz pinot blend, rather than the shiraz cabernet it is.

I rarely comment on the bouquet of wines, but this warrants an exception. The nose is something to behold, deeply aromatic, a rich harmony of berry, vanillin oak, cedar and the merest hint of aniseed. The wine itself is something of a chameleon. The initial attack on the palate promises sweet berry fruits, but that promise is quickly overwhelmed by a raft of surprisingly complex savoury flavours, replete with delicate spice, bitter mocha, sweet tobacco and gamey meaty notes, that seem to linger forever. The tannins are ultra-fine and barely perceptible. The balance close to perfection.

This is the sort of wine where you want to savour every mouthful, and feel a real sense of loss at the ultimate but inevitable conclusion. A truly lovely and deeply satisfying wine. Everything I love in a wine and then some.

Thank you Wozza! — 8 years ago

Francois Blondin

9.0

Surprising, the Pinot Noir from this region is unique, spicy and well balanced. I like it I would buy more — 9 years ago

Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.6

Amazing wine from Sun Chase vineyard from Alexandre Remy. A beauty with great minerality — 9 years ago

with Kevin and Alexandre

Noriko Tamaki

9.1

Chardonnay 100%
Nose: butter, corn ( malo lactic), oaky vanilla, nutty
Medium tannins — 10 years ago

Mac Hofeditz

9.0

Delightful Pinot, amazing value Russell Bevan legend — 7 years ago

Austin Locke

9.2

Very nice. — 8 years ago

with Caitlin

Lamar Hannah

8.9

Showed very well was lush and smooth — 8 years ago

Randall Boll

9.3

Excellent color, dry, beautiful smell — 9 years ago

Leah Smith

10

Love this Pinot. A little more structure than sun chase — 9 years ago

Jeff Shine

10

If you enjoyed the original Orin Swift Prisoner BUY THIS WINE. Amazing. Definitely worth the $. — 10 years ago

Mike Smith

Owner/Winemaker Myriad Cellars

9.4

2012 Patine Sun Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir — 11 years ago

Steve Wilcox

9.4

2013
94 pts — 7 years ago

R Bl

9.2

Showing very well. Attractive cedar and dark fruit on uncorking, opened up after 1-2 hours. Recorked anaerobically overnight, next day tannins fairly strong, needed air. This 16-yo cru classé from a big year is just entering maturity. It lives up to its name, "to chase away the blues." — 8 years ago

LM Archer

9.5

How does James Hall do it?! Deep ruby robe, medium-light body, slight spice on the nose, muted, elegant@red fruit mouth, supple finish. — 9 years ago

Ted Rutledge

8.9

Can't figure out of this is just alright or needs a little time. — 9 years ago

Scott Newman

9.5

Delightful tobacco-ey goodness — 9 years ago

Vivienne Suen

9.4

HUGE Chardonnay. Rocking the socks off my scallop ceviche. — 10 years ago

Doug Williamson

9.8

Awesome Port — 12 years ago