Byron C Mayes

8.9

Dark near-black purple that clings to the glass. Blackberry, black blueberry, caramel on the nose and full palate. Medium acidity. Medium tannins (appropriate for its age). Lengthy dark finish. Fine New World representation of the variety. — 10 years ago

Spencer Cutter

9.3

Fantastic summer BBQ or steak wine. Very dark ruby red with a nose that is a mix of freaks black and red berries...blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, a hint of forest floor, cloves, and leather. Loads of fruit but not cooked or jammy. Similar profile on the palate with medium tannins and plenty of acid to keep what might otherwise be a heavy wine very fresh. — 11 years ago

Jerry Raphael

9.0

Nice dark fruit with a very slight mint nose. Great brambly cherish fruit taste. Nice long finish with a bit of tannins at the end. Very nice and balanced. Having with Moroccan Spiced Spatchcock Grilled Chicken — 12 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.0

This 2012 red blend is inky in the glass and expressive on the nose. Black fruit and oak are what are most notably expressed, with the fruit running second to the vanilla, clove, cinnamon, tobacco and cedar. Must be the 26 months in French, American and Hungarian oak. The palate is brawny and dark, with savory flavors barging into the profile. 50% Tempranillo, 27% Syrah, 11% Petit Verdot, 8% Graciano and 4% Tannat. 85% of the grapes are from the Dunnigan Hills AVA. — 11 years ago

Michael Descamps

9.2

One of the best IPAs around, in my mind. — 11 years ago

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.3

This is the Spice Wars version. A work of art. — 12 years ago

David C

9.5

Wow. Sweet, viscous, woody, dark chocolate. Amazingly good. — 11 years ago

Eric Linderman

9.6

You must let these wines age. My God is this good. A nose of funky earth and berry.with a palette of dark fruit that lingers. Impeccably balanced. What a wine and I'm glad I have 2 more. Margo you are rainman. — 11 years ago

Matt Mitchell

9.5

Chad Melville knocks it out the park with this luscious Syrah. Dark fruit, super soft mouthfeel, smooth finish. Like butter. 14.8% I'm gonna buy a case. — 12 years ago

Sandy Shearer

9.9

Dark Star / Left Turn — 13 years ago