Elizabeth Smith

9.0

I promised myself I wasn't going to write tasting notes about this wine, but I couldn't help myself. The 2012 Cuvaison Syrah expresses concentrated dark berry flavors right out of the gate. This wine is textured and lush on the palate. The fruit lingers on the finish, the curtain call being a burst of peppery spice. — 10 years ago

Ramey Wine Cellars

10

“This is a powerful Pinot Noir that demonstrates excellent depth along with a rich, velvety texture that is balanced by a wonderful touch of acidity. The finish is silky and persistent with wild berries and spices attacking your palate. An excellent debut for David Ramey's first Pinot Noir.”
- International Wine Report
The cuvaison (time on skins) extends for a full three weeks, resulting in a more structured Pinot than many current California examples. This is a Pinot that will reward cellaring. Aging on fine lees, with malolactic in barrel, incorporates the oak, making the 15 months spent in one-year-old barrels (previously used for Chardonnay) barely noticeable. As with all of our wines, the Pinot Noir undergoes native yeast and malolactic fermentations. — 11 years ago

David JW Bailey

9.9

Kept a library of bottles from various special evenings: this is one of them - Specially selected for Caroline and David Gilbey (ROFL) — 12 years ago

Jo Anne B

9.0

The only 2 things that will keep us warm tonight. Ironbridge knows their Pinots. This would make the list of top 3. — 10 years ago

B McLaren Stanley

9.6

Easily the best Chardonnay I've ever had — 11 years ago

Brian Slanovich

10

Mt. Veeder fruit! Perfect for ribeye! — 12 years ago

James Leahy

9.0

Predominantly 1974 with a touch of fruit from 1973. Old school, and still needed time. Early Togni Magic. Marin County grapes - how about that!! — 10 years ago

Wilson Daniels

PR Wilson Dainels

9.4

Compliments of Cuvaison — 11 years ago

Rodney Dorsey

9.9

Great desert wine. — 12 years ago

Lila P

10

Favorite Chardonnay of all time. — 13 years ago