Raun Kupiec

9.0

Very nice balanced tannins and fruit and finish. Like it a lot. Drinkable, and drinking well now. — 6 years ago

ESF

9.0

Another gift from a new Kentucky friend: fairly hi-octane mellowed by Port wine barrel aging, shows a darker amber color, mellow woody flavors, some spice, orange peel, vanilla, mocha, roasted chestnuts among other myriad notes. Nice finish - a Bourbon that needs some H2O to cut the ALC to highlight aromatics. — 6 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.7

Needed something to ease the pain of leaving Napa tomorrow. Some extraordinary sites, exceptional wines, and even better people...
Theorem Vineyards
Arkenstone Vineyards
Frank Family Vineyards
Ashes & Diamonds
Carter Cellars
Envy Wines
Ancillary Cellars
Ovid
Pride Mountain Vineyards
Outpost Wines
Volker Eisele Family Estate — 7 years ago

Thomas Brenner

9.1

This 3L met it's (un)timely opening as droplets of wine were found protruding from beyond its wax seal, and thus, to avoid sipping a wine having won its race toward its inevitable decline of becoming vinegar, it had to be opened straight away. Everything happens for a reason. The first wiff packed a powerful punch of a still perfect Rutherford Cabernet by one of the state's oldest wineries. As it opened up, the palate mirrored the visual rim variation of fine, aged Cabernet: smooth as a criminal in a Michael Jackson song, complex, structured with precision with a finish teenage lovers between the sheets would envy. Oh what a night! I concur with Wine Enthusiast's tasting notes that just like me, this Beaulieu Vineyards 2001 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon is showing alot of wood. — 8 years ago

Scott Taddeo

9.5

This wine. Priced at 29 I couldn't believe it, but turns out it was miss labelled. Dried florals, thyme amongst other herbs, cherry, pepper and just ripe plums. Not only intoxicating on the nose. It entirely seductive in the palate with length only many could envy with a supple but ever present tannin that provides the supporting role. One of a few hanging the mindset of Barossa wine and its all for the greater good. — 9 years ago

Clark Beaty

9.6

The second 88' I've opened and requires a few hours to dust off the very damp and earthy nose. Once that dissipates you're left with a gem the French should envy. Enjoy if you have any but give it time to open... — 9 years ago

David Walser

9.0

Haven’t had one of these in awhile and thought it was time to try again. Nice but not as nice as I remember previous bottles. — 6 years ago

Melody Ongenae

9.6

Light, brisk, fresh touches of peach mango and apricot, just sweet enough I loved it! — 7 years ago

Amanda McMullan

9.3

Had the Pinot Envy flight at Bountyhunter in town. This was by far the best. — 7 years ago

David Walser

9.2

Side by side with Envy. Both 2013. Had the filet. This wine lasted a little longer than Envy. Both were great price value wines. — 7 years ago

Maya Pillai

9.0

4/25/17 purchase — 8 years ago

Fernando Martinez

8.9

Pasó Robles — 8 years ago

Bryant Bickel

9.3

Damn good Run aspect is pronounced! — 9 years ago

Geoffrey Clapp

9.7

Drinking chocolate and bing cherry; has to pair but lovley to drink — 6 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.4

On par with Angel's Envy. Nose of toasted oak and pecan and sandalwood. Pecan and vanilla notes on the open. Smoooooth. Eucalyptus in the middle. Finishes with a bit of a bite. With a splash of water, this one is hitting its stride! — 6 years ago

Jake Mills-Meiner

9.7

Literally butter, a rival to any Napa Chard but with a European elegance that is the envy of all Californians. — 7 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.2

Lovely #sparklingwine #californiasparklinewine very pure and crisp primary expression of Granny Smith apples. Nothing to envy of a Grand Cru Champagne. Beautiful texture and length. — 8 years ago

Jeremy Renshaw

9.2

A favorite... — 8 years ago

with Jeannette

Isaac Pirolo

9.4

Stone Côte is a small block within the Durrell Vineyard that sits in the path of an ancient, uplifted river bank at the base of Sonoma Mountain. Release price is $60. I paid $40 for a case. Thank you professional wine critics for missing this (WS88, WA88-90). Thank you local retailer who assumed it was over the hill and closed it out. I was hoping for a single, but instead hit a home run...

Knockout Sonoma Chardonnay. Caramelized peach, pear, apricot, and melon, with lemon meringue, wet stone, a mix of herbs, and a creaminess that any wine would envy. The finish reverberates with help from a ping of acidity. Just hitting its prime and will provide plenty of enjoyment for years to come. — 8 years ago

Freemark Wine Enjoyer

9.0

Very good. Brooke, jane Joe Nanci. — 9 years ago