Armin Pfleiderer

9.0

I brought this into a shop I managed about eight years ago...it was still there tonight. Concerns over vintage (and a drinking window label statement of 5-10 years), erratic storage practices since I left the shop, and an engorged and busted cork were well founded. Cork debris, a considerable amount of sediment filtered upon decanting, and a good hour-and-a-half of development, and I can say my fears have been assuaged. This is only slightly past peak, a pleasant surprise for a $36 Shiraz from the Aussie heyday. Showing lush boysenberry liqueur, thyme, licorice, and leather with a still lively acidity, velvety tannins, and a heat that, thankfully faded from damning to acceptable over time, this was just plain fun — 8 years ago

Mark Seeber

9.0

Uncorked for 1 hour, sweet nose, dark red fruits, a lot going on in this wine. Finish is lengthy, definitely a good wine to enjoy with grilled, fatty meat with assertive flavor. Well integrated tannins and a lot of life left. I need to follow this over a couple days to see what secondary flavors show up...

Vacuvin overnight in fridge

Day 2: poured after reaching temp of 60F and enjoyed with dinner. Secondary notes are more noticeable and fruit is balanced. Leather, spice, and oak. Food friendly (paired with peppered bacon, lettuce, garden tomato, avocado sandwich - BLAT). Plum on night 2 vs. Black cherry on initial open. — 9 years ago

Ivan London

9.1

A lot of fun - thanks @Matthew Roesch! #anvil #cabernetfrac #anjou — 10 years ago

David Nussbaum

9.4

Chester's debut at Casa MacBaum — 10 years ago

Ray Ormand

9.0

Chester's Anvil.
Fine fruit, nicely framed. — 11 years ago

Deb Rivkin

9.0

Hattori hanzo 2011 — 11 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Meyer lemon, lime, green apple, pineapple, white peach, soft, understated minerality and jasmine. Leaner bodied than the Columbia Valley and fresher. Caramel apple, citrus-lemon/lime, white peach, pineapple, honeysuckle, jasmine, delicate powdery chalky minerality with beautiful round acidity & fresh, beautiful finish. Photos of; a Forgeron sourced vineyard, Anvil in the tasting room and signage out front.
— 8 years ago

Scott Soren

9.2

Very understated. Not like typical cali cab. Lots of blue fruit. — 9 years ago

Mitchell Mulder

9.5

Perfect example of a ESB, toasted caramel malts, off set by fruity earthly hops, Very good — 9 years ago

David L

8.9

10' This joint venture with Lagier- Meredith & Pott wine have produced a wonderful California Rhone style blend. Golden in color & a bouquet of flowers on the nose . A close to full-bodied Roussanne & Viognier wine. Mouth feeling...Pear, peach, honeysuckle, stone. Prominent acidity that washes clean. Serve this with a nice chill to it . This could sit for another 2 to 3 years. I'm looking forward to trying the 12' — 10 years ago

Cassio Paes-Leme

9.3

Refreshing and solid. The anvil makes me feel like a real man — 11 years ago

Melanie Fram

9.1

Yummy. $44. — 11 years ago

Patrick Wang

9.0

Wonderful pear aroma. Subtle flavor. Light effervescence. Crisp. Beautiful bottle. Eager to try Sonoma's Anvil cider in bourbon casks. — 11 years ago

Ivan London

9.1

#anvil #pètnat @Matthew Roesch — 8 years ago

Michael Seely

9.4

A year later, even better! Frankly — 9 years ago

with Joe

Evan Brody

9.0

Solid wine. Drinking well now. Pott makes great wines, and this comes in at a nice discount from even the lowest priced blackbird. — 9 years ago

Nena Madonia

9.6

Delicious the best smooth — 10 years ago

Rena Pitlik

9.0

Not too sweet or heavy, light bourbon flavor — 11 years ago

with Steven Van

Rebekah Wineburg

Winemaker Buccella Wines

9.5

Anvil over the head amazing — 11 years ago

Jason Hagen

9.7

Laura's birthday wine. Yum. — 12 years ago