Gary Nishimura

9.0

Desperada Bellatrix , Presqu'ile
Sauvignon Blanc
Very good. Will always get when we are in Pado Robles. — 5 years ago

Allison Lyzenga

9.0

Pale gold; Pronounced intensity aromas of ripe nectarine, juicy yellow peach, juicy yellow plum, yellow pear, white flower, steely mineral; dry, high acid, medium alcohol, medium body, pronounced intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, very fresh, ripe primary fruits, very good — 6 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.1

Wife of Russ From / Herman Story — 6 years ago

Miriam De Lyon

9.3

Actually was a 2015 death and resurrection Sangiovese! Our favorite of a vertical 2013/2014/2015 tasting. Nicely balanced. — 7 years ago

dan boedeker

9.2

Fruit forward with good balance. Really a nice wine. — 8 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.0

Paso Bdx from Mrs "Herman Story"
Pre-Falltacular dinner in the OC. — 9 years ago

Stacy Lautzenheiser

9.2

Perfect poolside rose! — 10 years ago

Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

9.2

Desparada winery — 11 years ago

Miriam De Lyon

9.2

Enjoying with our take-out sushi! — 6 years ago

Allison Lyzenga

9.3

Pale gold; medium plus intensity aromas of yellow apple, yellow peach, nectarine, canned pineapple, white flower, cedar, toast, vanilla; dry, high acid, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; rich, creamy, yet with fresh ripe fruit, medium plus finish, very good — 6 years ago

Allison Lyzenga

9.0

Deep ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of ripe blackberry, ripe black plum, black raspberry, juicy black cherry, rich vanilla, sweet baking spices; dry, medium acid, medium tannins, high alcohol, full body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; intensely flavored wine, big and juicy, but balanced with structure, bold and concentrated, very good; had it with Moroccan stuffed eggplant — 6 years ago

Nikki Vlasic

9.2

One of our favorites! — 7 years ago

Stacie Maheurin

9.6

Amazing. Great structure all the way through, tons of dark fruit. Balanced tannins on this big wine, and got more beautiful the longer it was open. Definitely let this one open up. — 8 years ago

James Chianese

9.1

Big and fruity. — 9 years ago

Kevin Hinchman

9.5

Complete infanticide, thoroughly unpleasant to drink even after 4 days. Amazing that someone makes Barbera that needs 20 years. Buy this only if you're young. Inspired winemaking. — 10 years ago

Allison Lyzenga

9.2

Pale gold; medium plus intensity aromas of yellow plum, yellow peach, yellow pear, sweet blossom, sweet vanilla, herbal wood, subtle spices; dry, high acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, lighter, more herbal finish than the French oak aged, very interesting, very good — 6 years ago

Nikki Vlasic

9.0

Desparada to the rescue after we first opened a corked pinot — 6 years ago

Betsy Schermer

9.2

Happy 2nd Birthday Penny! — 6 years ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.3

A very delightful nose that led to spicy chocolate, black cherry fruit. Cranberry notes. Vanilla finish. — 7 years ago

Jake Perez

9.0

Rich. Hints of butter but mostly just cream, tropical fruits and finishes with citrus. Wonderful! — 8 years ago

Kevin Hinchman

9.2

These are great wines and never disappoint. — 9 years ago

Erica Orr

9.0

Very interesting sb, super hazy. aromatics were restrained florals, linden, beeswax, nice acidity, fun in those amphorae — 11 years ago