Wendy

9.0

This 2012 was my first taste of David Bruce and it knocked my socks off straight out the bottle. Will keep this guy in my arsenal in the future. — 9 years ago

Matt Darrow

9.3

We love his Pinots. Earthy and delicate. Plus he's a really great guy. Doing things the right way in Santa Cruz. — 10 years ago

JamesB

9.5

I'm not a Pinot guy... but best Pinot I've ever had. — 10 years ago

Peter Heidt

10

This is the famous; "smoky ham, eggs, and bacon" wine... I almost coughed up a lung when the guy said that... Joke is on me because I bought two cases.... This wine is GOOD!!! — 12 years ago

Jeff Smith/Vintner

9.0

Pretty solid wine from a wet vintage. From the Ric Forman era. I think this my be the second, or third Abreu vintage. Cinnamon, spice, toasted brown sugar. Very bright acidity. Fruit is fading a little, but still pure. Black and red currant. If you have it in the cellar, I'd pull the cork. Still very solid, but maybe on the back 9. David was sitting at the bar at Mustards, so I got to share it with him. Fun to drink it with the guy how made it. — 9 years ago

debbie rosenbaum

9.3

"Peakish and nonchalant". Like a guy who knows how to play it cool without seeming like he's trying. — 10 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.6

Chenin blanc the only one in Naps when dad purchased the vineyards one was planted to Chenin they tore it out 2004 replanted 2005 Molly chappellet is the label only sold at the winery apple honey extract honeysuckle and bright acidity. Bought a homesteaders propery homestead 600 proprty 400 for the home real estate 300000 acre they were the only ones on the hill lovely intensity with a creamy texture long finish lovely minerality. Finish 45+? All vineyards replanted they have learned a lot so the wines keep getting better. Original 320 acres intact from Prichard. Very close to a dry vouvray. Neighbors Ovid continuum Bryant David Arthur they are 100% solar and organic the next generation will have a better piece of property. Bought next door neighbors property to protect the family but not a real estate guy so he only bought the extra 300 acres of property this is also where all of the water comes from. 120 acres of vineyard today. sister does legal work and brother oversees winery production. M and dad still around. The next generation? — 12 years ago

Corbett Foster

9.4

Nice garnet color. Ripe cherries on the nose and palate. Very nice wine and still a favorite. David Mahaffey is a great guy and his wines do not disappoint. — 10 years ago

Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

9.2

Great cab. Not too heavy but great layers of flavor. Don't decant! This guy is ready to go right out of the bottle. — 10 years ago

Will Paulus

10

Usually not a Pinot guy but I'd s dgs d any day — 11 years ago