Paul T HB

9.5

Just in from Jersey, $22.00 no tax free shipping. Buy it by the case all day long. Skip the Bevan & buy this
Retail notes,

There’s a sweet-spot for domestic Sauvignon Blanc found in a special part of Bennett Valley that experiences a strong maritime influence as it flows through the Petaluma Gap to Sonoma Mountain. Within that funnel of cooling coastal air, the Dry Stack Vineyard is in a prime location at 550 feet elevation at the base of Mt. Taylor. I’m continually drawn to Sauvignon Blanc from Dry Stack and the vineyard produces fruit with detailed notes of fresh guava, rocky minerals, ripe tangerine and mineral infused citrus. You might be familiar with Russell Bevan’s version from Dry Stack, and Grey Stack has been a pillar on our tasting list in Yountville.

With Grey Stack, everything begins in the Vineyard with exceptional quality fruit, but from there, the wine is given a voice by winemaker Patrick Sullivan, whose experience includes making wine at Peter Michael, Paul Hobbs, Lewis Cellars and Rudd. This is absolutely one of the finest examples of California Sauvignon Blanc with its superior focus and incredibly vivid, distinctive flavors. If you love Sauvignon Blanc, or better yet, even if you don’t… Try this one and you’ll probably never look back. — 4 years ago

Josh

9.4

Needs a lot of time to open. Super tight at the open. Give it some time and flavors are abundant. Deep dark fruit and finish that goes on for ever. — 7 years ago

Keiran Kennedy

Wine Director The Veritas Group, Australia

9.4

Sour red cherries, wild strawberry, horse shit, mushrooms. Wild acidity. Years ahead of it. Fresh. Vital. — 8 years ago

Neil Cornish

9.1

Minty. Black currant. Super smooth. Very far from a standard Shiraz glop bomb. Surprisingly fresh and lively at 13 years old. — 9 years ago

Michael Perry

9.3

2013 Brittan Vineyards Gestalt Block. So good i bought a half case. — 9 years ago

Michael Perry

9.2

Just F'n fun — 9 years ago

R. Addison Wehrfritz

8.9

When compared side by side with Liparita's less expensive Rutherford Cab release, V Block can be likened to a parent's favorite offspring. Although both wines may share similar genetic material and upbringing, V Block has gained more dimension and self confidence through increased care and attention from infancy. #ridiculous :p — 10 years ago

Michael Morgan

9.1

First time trying an old Felton Road and a Block 5 courtesy of Can. Forest floor, some black fruits. Great concentration with depth and intensity of flavour. Good length but never felt over-blown or heavy. Shows why this wine is an icon. 94 points — 10 years ago

Patrick Quinlan

10

FOGO w/ the beagles — 12 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.5

This is a beautiful Carménère, all earthy and full of savory minerality. The blackberry and black plum aromas creep through the smell of that dirt with tar, forest floor and tobacco all over them. A hint of vanilla sweetens the sniff a bit. On the palate, the dark fruit is draped in sweet oak spice, and you’ll find a bucketful of tannins until the glass has been sitting for awhile. This is a steak wine, intended for a big, juicy piece of beef. — 5 years ago

Becca

8.9

Mild lemon, what yah think of when you think table white wine — 6 years ago

Randy

9.5

Light, small spice, almost an effervescence. Delicious and versatile — 7 years ago

Paul J

9.3

Steve G's Retirement Celebration!! Magnum.... — 7 years ago

with Steve

Joe Flo

9.7

Excellent drinking now will only get better wait a few years. — 9 years ago

Amy Lajiness

9.7

Enjoying with some homemade pizzas tonight. Quite smooth, mellow oak, and bursting with fruit. Definitely a fun wine to drink! — 9 years ago

Aadil Mamujee

9.6

Lots of delicious red fruit and very smooth. Loved it. — 9 years ago

Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.4

Ooh la la! Fantastic crisp apple-pear fruit laced with a streak of minerality and beautiful richness and length. Lovely now and sould last another 5+ years. — 10 years ago

M. Ventre

9.2

This is has definitely come together more since November. — 10 years ago

Meghan Piatak

10

Love this wine!!! — 11 years ago

Mindi VandenBosch

9.6

Very oaky — 12 years ago

Jay Eagan

9.3

Because of 70% stem inclusion you get a little forrest floor with blueberry - tannins are still persistent. — 5 years ago

with Kristine

Scott Soren

9.6

Still too early to the party. Second time at this, still needs a few years. Oh has it changed in a year though. It’s massive. Deep nose of fruit, with silky tannins and deep black fruit on the palate. Olive and charcuterie. Round out this incredible expression of Syrah. Time will be kind but it’s limited — 5 years ago

Matthew Marcino

9.6

Absolutely BANGIN — 7 years ago

Alex Bäcker

10

Delicious! — 8 years ago

Philip May

9.0

Beautiful black currant aroma and velvety mouthfeel. Love it! — 8 years ago

Bobby Gilbane

9.1

Precocious talent. — 9 years ago

with Molly

Michael Perry

9.2

I am a huge fan. Truly great pinot. — 9 years ago

Olga Tuttle

Partner/Winemaker Teutonic Wines

9.5

Barnaby and I got this wine as a gift on our 10 year anniversary. We found the perfect night to drink it- after a very long day of harvest work with pizza. It was such a treat. — 10 years ago

Robert McCall

9.4

Violets, smoked game, blue/black fruits for days. Deeyyyamn Mike! Snacktakular. — 10 years ago

Phil Beshara

9.5

Professor Bueno's finest — 11 years ago