J. Kim

9.0

Authentic aroma, acidities and tannins. As good as some of the most traditional producers in Barolo and Barbaresco. Can't escape the feeling that the structure is somewhat simple. — 7 years ago

Lindsey King

9.2

Your friend comes back from Hawaii and they bring you a lava rock which they’re not supposed to because it’s bad, bad, very bad luck but you always had a thing for risking the superstitious odds and not sending along chain emails, so you’re into this bad luck rock. They also bring you a lei with less flowers than you’ve seen on leis at the dollar store but you put it on and crack your best pseudo smile for them because dammit they love you and they did what they could, short of bringing you on their romantic vacation. Honestly if they did bring you, you know you’d get into one of your “moods” and not only would you be a hard third wheel, you’d also be named the pity party hostess of the year. Cherries, ash, dried flowers, tannic structure like a good skipping stone. — 8 years ago

Holly Anderson

9.4

Delicious and the perfect escape the smoke dinner with our dearest. — 8 years ago

Tom Inners

9.0

I keep coming back to Hungary for some of my most solid wines of 2017. The overall texture, balance of ripeness and acid in this style seem to always hit right in my wheel house. This bottle's taken my favorite elements of a good Chenin Blanc and added touches of toasted sesame, white pepper, green fennel fronds to the palette. Continues to be my go-to pairing for roast chicken and after work aperitif. — 8 years ago

Eli Chait

9.0

Refreshing, tart, slightly fruity — 9 years ago

Giles Selves

9.4

Happy Friday — 9 years ago

Bobby Gilbane

9.4

IF you can escape the bottle variation with these, you’re in for a treat. — 7 years ago

Awe Some

8.9

The sub $20 pinot world is a shambolic minefield filled with jack and the giant like flavors... 30ft tall cherry stems and tsunamis of sour apple, skin and rind. This is *not* that. Perhaps credit the Mendocino bones, but it has lovely notes of chalk and new leather. It's hard to fully escape the sweet-n-sour cherry at this price point and availability, but it doesn't lead with that. A moody, not bright, feel. So much better than what you usually get to choose from at this price. — 8 years ago

Tom Inners

9.4

Yum. Bought this bottle on 'Evacu-cation' during our escape from Calistoga wildfires to sunny Ojai. One of a few library wines scored from the Ojai Vineyard tasting room. Great example of California Chardonnay at its best. Shows restraint and reserve with invigorating acidity. Tasting great at this age. — 8 years ago

Antoinette

9.2

Very good on it's own or take a bottle of this Leonard Oakes Escape Rose and Leonard Oakes Frontrnac and dump into a pitcher. Tastes just like sangria. Very good! — 8 years ago

Charlie Abbott

Sommelier Casa Mono

9.0

Layers of lacquered oak as only Vega can do. Pruny fruit indicating the grapes didn't escape the heat of the vintage — 9 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Very beautiful wine. Great balance and acidity for a reasonable price. Dark fruit flavor with a bit of a floral and eucalyptus component. Big surprise!! Exceptional value from a Wine producing region that is growing in quality. — 9 years ago

Rob Mayes

9.2

My fav! Jerry O's vino. So good. Great price point at $24. — 9 years ago

Katie Smith

10

Loved this wine!! Lots of flavor, slightly farmy, super tasty. — 7 years ago

with Alex

LaShondra Berman

8.9

Delicious cherry and dark plums!! — 8 years ago

Darren Stevens

8.9

Tim’s Wine Market — 8 years ago

Ariel Hammond

9.5

Wine escape NYC — 8 years ago

Tracy Hall

9.1

There is a dustiness in the nose with Saigon cinnamon (more savory than Ceylon) and clay (think pottery wheel). Strawberry plum cherry and very clean. Awesome slightly chilled with calabrese, gruyere, Gorgonzola (cow & sheep) and olives Screw cap. SS — 9 years ago

Annie Mckitrick

9.4

Great wine for the price — 9 years ago

Jack Bender

9.4

Escape from the week with The Prisoner. Big beautiful bold blend. Leather, pepper, tannins. Get involved. — 9 years ago