Awe Some

8.9

The sub $20 pinot world is a shambolic minefield filled with jack and the giant like flavors... 30ft tall cherry stems and tsunamis of sour apple, skin and rind. This is *not* that. Perhaps credit the Mendocino bones, but it has lovely notes of chalk and new leather. It's hard to fully escape the sweet-n-sour cherry at this price point and availability, but it doesn't lead with that. A moody, not bright, feel. So much better than what you usually get to choose from at this price. — 8 years ago

Annie Blossom

9.0

Wow. I could drink this all day long. Perfect escape from a rainy day in Copenhagen. — 8 years ago

with Terence

Ariel Hammond

9.5

Wine escape NYC — 8 years ago

Eric

9.0

Good, but too much salad. Didn't escape 2011. — 9 years ago

Andy Hock

8.9

Goldenrod color, aroma of apricot, mango, mineral and a little yeasty bread note (think apricot Danish). Juicy mouth feel with sparkling acidity and well balanced minerality. — 9 years ago

with Mads

Marla Frederick

8.9

An everything-but-the-kitchen-sink amalgam primarily composed of vanilla, rhubarb, new carpet, and eucalyptus. Highly individualistic, moderately disjointed, and somewhat daring for a Shiraz. Like parachuting over Sydney in a business suit with socks the color of the American flag. Vino di Vino. — 9 years ago

Chris DeBarr

9.2

Enso, made in PDX, has released their "Chateauneuf du Stark" based on the quartet of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Counoise (each at 25%) from Columbia Valley. Fragrant, phat, flirting with smoke & slate but so juicy...call me muy loco but it reminds me of papaya crossed with tobacco. Whatever, this li'l Stark ode to Chateauneuf isn't too big for its britches, it's daring & delightful! — 10 years ago

with Christie

Sam Coturri

Winery Sixteen 600, Enterprise Vineyards and the Moon Mountain District

9.6

Great floral perfume and fresh red fruit. Rich spice and great tart Grenache acid. Lightness that escape some producers in 07. I can't get enough of this. Tonight's #wotn — 10 years ago

with Juliette and Connor

Laura Germano

9.0

I know is a cheapie wine from Fresh & Easy, but I love it! — 11 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.1

Wow. @Steve Haro for the win! Another success by Caves Saint-Pierre. Smooth and silky, full of life. Lots of campfire, mint, and rhubarb flavors present. Persistent finish. This has to be your thing. For the daring, stock up! For the less daring, stick with your glass of Barefoot. 👣 — 8 years ago

Tom Inners

9.4

Yum. Bought this bottle on 'Evacu-cation' during our escape from Calistoga wildfires to sunny Ojai. One of a few library wines scored from the Ojai Vineyard tasting room. Great example of California Chardonnay at its best. Shows restraint and reserve with invigorating acidity. Tasting great at this age. — 8 years ago

Holly Anderson

9.4

Delicious and the perfect escape the smoke dinner with our dearest. — 8 years ago

Velma Cooper

9.2

Velma had this 8 years ago

Eli Chait

9.0

Refreshing, tart, slightly fruity — 9 years ago

Jack Bender

9.4

Escape from the week with The Prisoner. Big beautiful bold blend. Leather, pepper, tannins. Get involved. — 9 years ago

Vadim T

9.3

One of my favorite Willamette Valley producers, daring to create bold, deep in character Pinot Noire of world class quality. Every one of them is w treat, no matter if the label is silver or gold, the wines are worthy!!! — 10 years ago

Amanda Swanson

9.0

Che Bello💋!!! When you escape the heat... You bring it in a bottle 🍷🔥🌲🌲🌲#sangiovese — 10 years ago

with Pete

Kristina P.

9.6

With, Carolyn & Mike Kelly. On our "annual food and wine, escape to wine country' — 10 years ago

Rhonda Roth

9.1

Its is a welcome escape from a frivolous lawsuit... — 11 years ago

Cuvée Corner

9.3

A deep/dark ruby color in glass, a cornucopia of red//dark aromas escape easily from the glass...while it appears a bit of flamboyant initially after the first splash...stiff tannins remind you of its youthfulness and for those willing to wait another 7-10 years you'll be nicely rewarded! The finish was bit shorter than I would have liked, but still a solid enough performer overall to squirrel away for the future. — 12 years ago

Alicia Cypress

9.0

Juicy fruit! Easy drinking from Wednesday night’s escape after work. — 8 years ago

with Art

LaShondra Berman

8.9

Delicious cherry and dark plums!! — 8 years ago

Matt

9.0

Joy, soulful, lacy, and pretty. So fun to drink. Great escape from these awful Napa fires. Lot 534. — 8 years ago

Antoinette

9.2

Very good on it's own or take a bottle of this Leonard Oakes Escape Rose and Leonard Oakes Frontrnac and dump into a pitcher. Tastes just like sangria. Very good! — 8 years ago

Charlie Abbott

Sommelier Casa Mono

9.0

Layers of lacquered oak as only Vega can do. Pruny fruit indicating the grapes didn't escape the heat of the vintage — 9 years ago

Greg Gregory

9.8

Brought by CR. Words escape me. Still a baby but the texture of this wine was like the finest cashmere sweater you've ever touched wrapped around your tongue. Supple, precise, elegance, finesse and a backbone that promises great things in due time. Ethereal nose. Thank you Christophe! — 9 years ago

Emma Cochrane

9.0

Yummy, had with soup while designing an escape room. — 10 years ago

Gae Saccoccio - NdC

9.5

Old Calabria is number one on my personal travel books top list, wrote by that British genius who was Norman Douglas. Now this is the optimum wine to pair with such a reading: rarity, daring, intensity... only to mention few of the features we'got stated in here. Name of the wine's: 'A Vita - La Vite, The Vine in Calabrian dialect in harmony with The Life/La Vita as well - it focuses from the start the insane complexity and discloses the fleeing of the whole subject in itself! Salute e lunga Vita, thou good Old Cirò! — 10 years ago

Kristina P.

9.5

With, Carolyn & Mike Kelly. On our "annual food and wine, escape to wine country' — 10 years ago

Sara Nelson-Carlson

9.3

Teeny bubbles! Nutty, not yeasty. This may be redundant but drink it quickly once it hits your glass! Your bubbles escape quickly. — 11 years ago