Ming L

9.7

The 3rd and final bottle of the 11’ vintage (a underestimated vintage IMO), and it keeps getting better. The slight green note from the previous 2 bottles is no longer present. At a great place now. While it does not have the usual richness and power, it’s impeccably balanced, fresh, seamless, and graceful, which is preferable to me.

And I can’t thinking of a better bottle to pair with Pekin duck.

Almost perfect!

— 3 years ago

Tom Garland

9.5

1st wine of 2021....had to pop something fun....jumped in the pond with the frog tonight!!

1.5 hour decant(little cloudy sediment). An alluring purplish magenta color. On the nose: expressive nose of dark cherry, campfire smoke, little Cayuse funk (luv it), vanilla toast, meaty, plum, floral. Taste: Wow! elegant, rich, juicy wine with mouth coating dark plum, bacon fat, soil, iron, and a smokey minerally cherry long finish. YUM, great start to the new year. — 4 years ago

with Brenda

Brett Francis

9.1

Had a nice crispness you’d expect from SavBlanc and a more interesting barnyard flavor, paired with vanilla and a hint of straw. Enjoyable and a good wine to start the evening with. — 5 years ago

LouAnn Burnett

9.0

From TJs DC. Surprisingly good Pinot Noir. — 5 years ago

Murray Tarvis

9.3

STWC. Sweet Black fruit and cassis aroma. Strong Ribena and blackcurrant ice cream on tip of tongue very bold tannins. Not subtle but I love this. Wonder if it ages? — 5 years ago

John D

9.0

Very good Pinot — 7 years ago

Mark Farrell

9.5

Lighter in color for a 2019, more of a medium ruby. Nose is cherry pie, not tart cherries but sweet black cherry. A bit of dust and a lot of cedar chest. Great structure, smooth tannins, and medium to full-bodied. The lighter color fooled me into thinking this would be a lighter cab, but it packs plenty of punch. The finish lingers especially pumping those cedar notes throughout. — 3 years ago

Leo Gentile

9.4

Deep purple without a hint of any other suggesting improper storage. Classic if a bit understated Napa nose. Soft yet appropriately firm tannins. Ripe black fruits. Luscious wine. Suggest drinking sooner rather than later owing to fruit ripeness. — 4 years ago

Nneka Uzoh

9.1

Really delicious on a very hot day. Very drinkable. Notes of apricot, melon, greenery, and orange blossom — 5 years ago

Paul T HB

9.7

First time having this one, its a very nice bottle.
Stats, $225.00 release, $75.00 on K&L sale makes it even better!

And finally, there’s The Vow, which in this observer’s opinion is the marquee offering of the ’14 Gravel Series. Sourced from a narrow strip of rocky soil that runs through the South East corner of Round Pond’s Rutherford vineyard, T — 5 years ago

David L

9.1

Zippy. Lime, guava, pink grapefruit, plenty of acidity. Nicely made wine. — 6 years ago

Genevieve Eustis

9.0

I'm a sucker for this duck — 7 years ago

Shawn R

9.0

Easy drinking bottle. Tannins are showing more than I would like. — 8 years ago

Karissa Reynolds

9.5

Definitely on the sweeter side. Could be too sweet depending on the person. Would by again from Duck Walk — 4 years ago

Simone M

9.5

Delicious! Jammy, not overly acidic — 4 years ago

Caitlin

9.9

Strong minerality, mild fruitiness — 4 years ago

Brett Francis

9.1

This was quite flavorful and interesting. It had some jam, blackberry, hints of leather and smoke. It had a nice mouthfeel and a medium finish. All in all this was the standout of the night, but still young. — 5 years ago

David Snyder

9.3

SaviosSoares brings in the best juice — 5 years ago

Martin Sher

9.0

Yes, a little hint of blueberry on the finish. — 6 years ago

Rich Friedland

9.2

Works well with shrimp and spaetzle. Nice fruit and crisp acidity to pair with a buttery dish. — 8 years ago