Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.4

An alternative yet delicious take on Cabernet from a cooler region of California. The fruit is pure and dynamic, with high toned black berry and red plum notes. The wine lacks the tannins of it's Napa contemporaries but it makes up for that with much better acidity, price and elegance. This is a wine that will impress the wine nerds sick of tasting Cab after Cab after Cab that all taste like oak and juice.  — 11 years ago

Sadie Averill

9.4

Very dynamic. Smelled of fresh raspberries upon opening, 45 min. Of decanting brought on an overly ripe fruit forward aroma with good acidity, but not a fruit bomb like most Napa cabs. Smooth mouthfeel and slight tannins to finish. The second glass took on a smokey character full of spice but still silky smooth! Delicious birthday wine! — 12 years ago

Helen Robertson

9.8

So tasty! Favorite red ever — 12 years ago

Jesse Smith

9.2

Incredibly dynamic 2009 — 11 years ago

Alex Crangle

Assistant Winemaker Balo Vineyards

10

Dynamic, complex and perfectly balanced. Rich earth and coco strawberry. The premier example of the 2010 deep end of Anderson Valley. — 11 years ago

David Traynor

Assistant Winemaker Vin du Lac Winery

8.9

not as dynamic as past vintages, especially when compared with other stand out wa riesling. would drink again for 15.99 costco price. #wawine — 12 years ago

Nicholas Livingston

9.6

Pinot Noir à la Loire! Words fail -but this is exceptional and buoyant and dynamic... — 11 years ago

Renato S

9.2

Extremely pleasant Loureiro from Vinho Verde. Bio-dynamic.
Citrus, stone fruit, stony minerality — 12 years ago

David Zhang

9.5

Very bright and dynamic, rich fruit and berry taste — 12 years ago

Sarah Marley

Sales Representative Potomac Selections

9.4

Quite the dynamic duo — 12 years ago