Jon Robinson

9.5

Wow has this aged nicely. The fruits is settling down and the terror is really coming thru. The depth and complexity are quite beautiful. As to the 15%+ alcohol it is not noted on the nose or palate. Surprisingly no heat at all.
Delicious — 6 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.4

While fairly developed this showed a very complex and unique nose.
I don’t think it is for everyone but hit high with me. — 7 years ago

Aaron Rankin

9.2

I categorically love Viognier but know almost nothing about it. Nothing to report here other than a mild decant and warming up to ~65F made this really enjoyable with flank steak and mushroom polenta. Yay Alban! — 8 years ago

Lindsay Schroeder

9.2

Perfectly balanced RS and acidity. Crisp, floral, clean and light. — 9 years ago

Jodi Jennings

9.8

Pairs well with a winter roast and potatoes. Smooth and easy to drink. — 9 years ago

Evan Keaschuk

9.4

Classic Northern Rhone style. Bright black fruit, violet, a hint of smoked meat and black pepper/olive. Mid weight, fresh acidity and well structured. Definitely a cut above standard Cali Syrah. Classic wine from a classic producer — 10 years ago

Claus Bentin

9.2

Brilliant wine.. — 11 years ago

Austin Baird

8.9

Tart yet creamy. Notes of tropical and citrus fruits. What a treat for summer! — 11 years ago

Jessie Henninger

10

Really smooth round flavor. — 12 years ago

Sarah Nevmerzycki

9.6

Great wine, dry mineral — 12 years ago

Erin Stieber

9.6

Buttery, smooth, yum — 13 years ago

Paco Suro

8.9

Still got it. — 6 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Clear straw color. Aromas of mango, passion fruit and citrus. Crisp citrus and tropical fruit finish. In a 1978 Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival glass. — 6 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.2

Preferred the 12 over this 13, pretty closed down now. Hopefully its a day 2 wine
Parker/lisa 97+ — 8 years ago

Bill Bender

9.1

Darker hues than I've ever seen from this bottling. Rather amber and dark. Marzipan, kettle corn, carmelized fruit. I enjoy tasting these but they always guarantee a hangover for me. — 9 years ago

Joshua DiMaggio

10

2014 just released, slight old world, good tannins, wonderful body...
— 10 years ago

with Yuliana

Randy Fuller

9.3

I have had a Chardonnay from Paragon Vineyard before,and this reminds me of it, quite a lot. It’s a SIP certified sustainable growing site and winemaker Christian Roguenant gets a nice full mouthfeel from the lees and the oak.
The straw-colored wine shows quite a bit of minerality on the nose, to be expected from Edna Valley grapes. The wet rocks and lime aromas are always a pleasure, as the are here. On the palate, there are tropical tones and plenty of citrus along with the beautiful oak effect - the wood is used in a very tasteful way. I vacillate between liking oaky Chardonnays and those with none. This one hits in the middle of the range and could be my favorite - for a while, anyway. — 10 years ago

Jim Elliott

9.5

Great balance. Lightly oaked offset with great acidity. Nice lemon. A California chard that is an excellent food wine. I'll find more. — 11 years ago

Nick Kocinski

9.4

Very buttery Chardonnay — 12 years ago

Robert Nelson

9.5

Fan-damn-tastic wine..a++++ — 13 years ago

Jessica Swain

9.0

Delicious. Nice finish — 6 years ago

Doug Sayed

9.1

2014 vintage. Bright red and blue fruits with a stout structure and a really nice finish. Needs. A good decant or another year or two to smooth out. Really nice though. — 7 years ago

Lori K

9.4

Creamy, buttery, great with cheese. Low acid... — 8 years ago

Ashwin Muthiah

9.3

Beautiful fruit on the nose. Medium bodied with bright acidity. Notes of vanilla on the finish. — 8 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.4

Green apple and citrus, with a truckload of minerals. — 9 years ago

with Lynne

Lindsay Christians

9.9

Beautiful wine. Dark cherry, black fruit, light savory character, high acid. Adore this. — 10 years ago

with Joseph

Mike Davila

9.1

Not a big fruit wine, my guess is stems included in the fermentation. Dark color the tart cherry fruit is closed down, but a long cherry/acid finish. I think this may age a long time or will not improve as the fruit fades; will be interesting to check back. — 10 years ago

Mike Blom

8.9

Pippin apple peel, Asian pear crisp acidity and just a fun wine. — 11 years ago

Mike W

10

Buttery, light toast, nutty on the nose. Low to medium acidity, hints of citrus. — 12 years ago

Jenny Duffy

9.8

Heavy Chardonnay. Very buttery. From Bin 608 in Baltimore — 13 years ago