Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

Blend of 99% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Merlot, aged in French oak for about 18 months, deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruit, sweet spice and herbs. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with tobacco spice, toasty oak and floral notes. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice, oak and mineral character, Nice, should age well. — 9 months ago

Cecil Ramirez

9.2

2007 vintage. Deep garnet color w hints of light brown; full bodied, satin mouthfeel. Blackfruit, bell pepper, cocoa, earth, leather notes. Balanced tannin, long soft finish. — 4 years ago

Cameron Etezadi

9.0

As usual, the blend is a better buy than the single clones. This wine is too young but still shows ok. Deep ruby color, black fruits, nice tannins and good balance on acidity. — 6 years ago

with Eric

Richard Portes

9.3

18. 1995. After the undrinkable 1989, I had to try the 1995. What a relief! Still deep ruby with a bit of brown at the edges. Nose fine, not too earthy. Great fruit, v good length. Classic +. 5 or 6 bt left, thank goodness. — 7 years ago

Mary Lanham

9.9

Fruit forward, deep red purple color. Mouth feel is awesomely smooth all the way through the finish. This is a favorite of mine! — 9 years ago

Melissa Boon

9.6

Beautiful brick color, deep, murky. Nose: chocolate, pepper, vanilla, toffee. Very interesting, round, red fruits, coffee, tobacco. Mouth: red fruit, sourness, blunt chocolate, tobacco. Very velvety, nose that is super expressive, nice acidity from sour red fruits. Very good wine, very good vintage. — 10 years ago

Jovan Kamcev

9.4

Very smooth, deep wine. Has a somewhat sweet component to it. Easy to drink.
— 9 months ago

Gary Nishimura

9.5

Smooth, worth the money. — 3 years ago

Cecil Ramirez

9.2

2013 vintage. Vibrant ruby color, med bodied, soft mouthfeel & tannins. Bright cherry, cola, plum, strawberry, vanilla notes. Nice lasting finish. — 5 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.4

Deep garnet red, no bricking on the edges. Layered nose with a touch of brett, bright cherries, perfume and forest floor. Heavy tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Smooth and elegant attack with perfumed notes, crushed gravel and dried cherries. Excellent backbone and dry, long finish. Drink till 2032. — 7 years ago

with India

Michael Piaker

9.2

13 July 2016. Eastside Cellars, New York, NY. — 8 years ago

Austin Blackwell

9.2

Really full bodied Pinot with bigger tannic structure than most. Clive and allspice aromas with deep black cherry flavors. Not the greatest acidity but very good. — 9 years ago

Diedra West

9.1

Diedra had this 11 years ago

Michael Hung

9.4

Nose has cherry, leather, herbaceous and spice notes. Medium plus acidity, smooth tannins, full bodied Pinot Noir. Tons of red fruit, with notes of black cherry, young strawberry. Secondary notes of oak and vanilla. Short finish, but works well as a package. Great with food cause it is after all, a Pinot Noir. High 14.5% ABV for a Pinot as well, but it opens up nicely and is not closed off. Very pleasant wine to drink! — 2 years ago

Chris Koupal

9.4

Probably on its last leg but still fantastic. Beautiful raisin color. Tons of energy. — 4 years ago

Davenport Edwards

9.0

Trader Joe’s. Standard Napa Pinot Noir — 5 years ago

Kevin Blix

8.9

Good wine. Almost a 9 — 7 years ago

Sarah

8.9

Deep in its spice blanket but has very grown up and starting to intergrate tannins. Wonderful spiced fruit and not heavily jammy. great for the colder months when i want a tummy hug with some braised beef or cheese. — 8 years ago

Bob McClenahan

9.7

Maybe my favorite Pinot — 9 years ago

Mark Fangman

9.1

Good wine deep red $15.19 — 11 years ago