Christina Seward

9.0

meh but will likes — 6 years ago

Rob Mayes

9.1

Subtle cedar on the nose and palate. White pepper. Lovely. — 8 years ago

David Kline

9.0

Smoky pear, yellow apples, fresh cut hay on a verdant farm the day after a rain. Lemon croissant with a brush of glazed sugar, lemon zest, chive, and satin petals of azalea outline the perfume. There is a freshness of clean, laundered, sun-dried whites. Medium mouthfeel with distinct white pepper, extra virgin oil, tart apple, lemon essences, peach skin, culminating in a silky dryness, full of tangerine and kumquat piths. Serve with substantive fare, and spiciness. It has the unction! #oltrepopavese #giorgi #CannetoPavese #bianco #Riesling #rieslingfix #italianwines #italianwhite #italianwhitewine — 8 years ago

with Courtney

Kevin Ortzman

9.0

Full bodied w/ leathery tannins. Cherries w/ mild hint of cassis. Tasted along side of the '98 Araujo and '97 Dalla Valle. Insignia came in third. What a fun dinner!! — 8 years ago

with ADAM, Joe and 2 others

Christina DeLuca

9.7

This is a cocktail style Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford. It is an easy drinking cab, with bold flavored of red berries and red cherries, cedar/oak and balanced tannins. Medium+ body, with a long finish and well balanced. — 9 years ago

THOR Vintners & Co.

9.5

One of those wines that blows you away.. And you did not expect it. A new, yet traditional Dalla Cia style. Lemon peal, super zest, almost Viognier like, vanilla pod. Full full mouth! Well done. — 9 years ago

John Lin

9.0

Had the 2010 Roll Ranch with Christmas dinner of prime rib, baby artichokes, asparagus, roasted potatoes. Had this after a 1999 Dalla Valle Cabernet. A little thin on first sip and not a as full as the regular cuvée. Losing fruit? Energized and vibrant for an older vintage. After some time in the glass, the wine filled out and is improving. Maybe decant? — 9 years ago

Diedra West

9.0

Diedra had this 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

The nose reveals; dark, floral currants. Ripe; blackberries, black plum, black raspberries blue fruits & dark cherries. Black licorice, lots of cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, clove, steeped dark fruit tea, soft volcanic minerals, soft leather, crushed dry rocks, blue & purple flowers with dark fresh & withering dark florals bouquet.

The body is full. The tannins nicely round & soft. The wine is juicy, delicious & easy to drink now. Ripe blackberries, black plum, black raspberries blue fruits & dark cherries. black licorice, lots of cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, clove, steeped dark fruit tea, soft volcanic minerals, soft leather, crushed dry rocks, suede leather, dry underbrush, mint, hints if dry herbs, woody notes, blue & purple flowers with dark fresh & withering dark florals bouquet. The acidity is well executed. The finish is round, balanced, juicy and delicious.

Photos of, their lobby, labels of the assorted different producers that make their wines there and their tasting bar.

For those of you not familiar with Le Pich, I took this from their site...Le Pich, which is the Wappo Indian term for "golden eagle," is the sister label of Napa Valley's esteemed Purlieu Wines. The wines are crafted by rising star winemaker Julien Fayard. Originally from France, Julien has lived in the Napa Valley since 2006, when he and his wife agreed to settle down by “meeting halfway” — between his home in France… and hers in Sonoma. In France, Julien worked in both Provence and Bordeaux, where he defined his core winemaking style at the exalted first growth Château Lafite-Rothschild (he even lived in Lafite’s grand château for a period) as well as at Smith Haut Lafitte. In Napa, Julien worked at Quintessa before joining Atelier Melka, where he spent five years as the Director of Winemaking. He has worked with the likes of; Lail Vineyards, Gemstone, Dalla Valle, and more.

Le Pich wines are some of the best values we've found in Napa Valley. — 7 years ago

Kevin Ortzman

9.0

Tasted along side of the '98 Insignia and '97 Dalla Valle. Congrats to the Araujo, the winner! Jammy dark fruit structure starting to weaken (as was the case with all three). The nose was complex w/ dark fruits, licorice and herbal notes. — 8 years ago

with Frank, ADAM and 2 others

Conrad Green

9.6

Very young but intense and pure. Superb balance. Nothing out of place. Bury and wait a long time and this will be astonishing. — 9 years ago

with Naoko and Larry

Maddalena de Zambiasi

9.2

bellissimo colore ma non perfettamente trasparente, errore mio che dalla cantina non l'ho fatto riposare.. Il naso apre a note boisee un po' troppo marcate.. Troppa fretta!... Lascio respirare e stabilizzare...
I profumi ora sono carichi di spezie dolci, tabacco e cannella , anice stellato, Mon cheri , scorze d'arancia con cioccolato, arancia sanguinella..in bocca avvolgente, succoso per freschezza , tannino morbido e stuzzicante... E poi lungo lungo.. Radice di liquirizia.. — 9 years ago

Fumawine

9.0

Ottima acidità data dalla Barbera e un buon frutto maturo(prugna) ne fanno un ottimo vino da abbinare a un bel secondo a base di carne. :-) — 9 years ago

Aldo Mussio

9.0

Pompelmo e biscotti danesi, note ossidative molto interessanti, fresco vivo ben bilanciato dalla struttura, finale persistente ma anche molto tagliente quasi di limone — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

This is Purlieu’s sister winery. We were the second tasting given in their new facilities just on the edge of Napa as you approach from American Canyon.

We started our visit with a splash of their 17 Sauvignon Blanc as we toured their new facilities.

A hybrid of tropical & dry style. It has understated tropicals of mango, pineapple, white citrus, peach, cut grass, round acidity and nicely polished finish.

Photos of, their lobby, labels of the assorted different producers that make their wines there and their tasting bar.

For those of you not familiar with Le Pich, I took this from their site...Le Pich, which is the Wappo Indian term for "golden eagle," is the sister label of Napa Valley's esteemed Purlieu Wines. The wines are crafted by rising star winemaker Julien Fayard. Originally from France, Julien has lived in the Napa Valley since 2006, when he and his wife agreed to settle down by “meeting halfway” — between his home in France… and hers in Sonoma. In France, Julien worked in both Provence and Bordeaux, where he defined his core winemaking style at the exalted first growth Château Lafite-Rothschild (he even lived in Lafite’s grand château for a period) as well as at Smith Haut Lafitte. In Napa, Julien worked at Quintessa before joining Atelier Melka, where he spent five years as the Director of Winemaking. He has worked with the likes of Lail Vineyards, Gemstone, Dalla Valle, and more and his Le Pich wines are some of the best values we've found in Napa Valley. — 7 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.1

Andy Erickson's history is hard to beat...Harlan, Staglin, Hartwell, Ovid, Dalla Valle and some place called Screaming Eagle. This one, while not the same notoriety as the others, still shows Mr Erickson's ability to blend an amazing wine. Not overly complicated, but great overall food wine. — 8 years ago

with Joe and Katherine

Dmitry

9.1

Very good Grappa. And super price 12€ in Okey (supermarket in Moscow). — 9 years ago

Giampiero Nadali

Wine Blogger Aristide

9.6

Zenzero liquido e grande persistenza in questo campione di Champagne. Offre quella rara escursione di emozioni dalla temperatura di servizio alla più calda temperatura di una cena di mezza estate. Straordinario. — 9 years ago

Meg

9.8

Earlier today we hiked 5 miles on some gorgeous mtn trails - it literally took my breath away.  And right about now I am feelin the burn immensely, and I luvvvv it. It's Friday and it's fun, but something is missing....ah yes, Heidi Barrett and her elegant Revana Cab. I have appreciated her work for a while (Dalla Valle, Amuse Bouche, Screaming Eagle, should I keep going?) - and who doesn't respect someone who always tries their best to make it perfect (with 5 100pt wines to her name, ridiculous). This 2005 is drinking really nicely right now - a total fruitbomb. Lots of vanilla and cherry flavor. Sidenote: I have heard great things about later vintages too since TRB subsequently took over. #happyfriday #heidibarrett — 9 years ago

Aldo Mussio

9.2

un'estrazione importante che si ritrova nell'intensita di colore e nel corpo, finezza assoluta e grande morbidezza, sorso rotondo e ampio, naso intenso di fiori secchi, prugne e spezie donate dalla piccola parte di barrique usate per equilibrare il vino. un ottima beva senza dover aspettare per forza 10 anni — 9 years ago