Ely Cohn

9.2

From a blend of mostly Grolleau, this is one of those bright, red fruit driven, crunchy green (partial stem inclusion), chalky, mineral laden wines that typically show themselves in guises of Gamay, Grenache, and rustic Pinot. It has a persistent mineral effervescence feeding spiced red cherry, cola, and green strawberry. If you love good Beaujolais, this is for you. — 6 years ago

Paul Denis

8.9

Nice tannic finish. Could be cellared and be even better — 7 years ago

Austin Nowers

9.1

Tart with a lot of grapefruit. Enjoyable. — 7 years ago

with Rachael

Christian Ramirez Romanini

9.2

Dense red color. The nose however is brightly open and expressive, exuberant I’m tempted to say. Bursting aromas of herbs combine with vibrant raspberry jam in a dancing frenzy, delighting the nose. Very soft and refined palate, with some density but an outstanding finesse to the feel. This 2001 shines brighter than many, utter finesse and elegance, great and ready to drink, but an hour decanting would be my suggestions; it only gets better with time. — 7 years ago

Dan skoda

9.2

Well the 14' Sonoma pinots are supposedly the best since 2009 per Antonio; it's painfully young to drink I imagine but I earned it. 6 days into parenting twins I did 2 loads of laundry, cleaned the house for visitors, watered the lawn, changed countless diapers, and managed to cook pepper steak for dinner while feeding both from bottle myself.
Every wine lover should have a friend like Steve Redenbaugh! I needed a great Pinot tonight Steve, thanks! Bright cherry, eucalyptus, spice, and sweet pepper notes, great paring. — 8 years ago

Colby Timm

10

This is honestly the best Chardonnay I've had. I don't normally drink white, let alone Chardonnay, but this is just spectacular. The hints of caramelised popcorn with a dash of heaven take me on a whirlwind to some magical land off yonder. — 9 years ago

Justin Hansohn

9.5

There are these moments in recorded music where something gets reissued today from like the 70s or 80s on a crisp new vinyl press. Nobody's seen the original because it's so damn rare. And the recording just fucking bumps so hard and the soul of the music is so deep, from the ages when synths and sample banks were too far off to care about. Ya, this. This is the one. Don't be afraid to drink this today. You will be rewarded with soul. It will be difficult to return to trap hats and people with no talent feeding you meaningless poetic dribble. And my apologies to Amass, we put you up against this. Unfortunately this wine won in the end by a long shot and the 30 chefs in your kitchen were all slain by 3 generations of farmers working side by side. — 9 years ago

with Taylor

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.9

Halloween fondue frenzy. Nice, but not enough to buy more. Dawnine brought. — 7 years ago

with William

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.1

Halloween fondue frenzy. Always lovely. — 7 years ago

with William

Mike Swann

9.2

Initially has the spice of a Latin lover feeding you fresh fruit. Then is followed by a finish as long as an arm-wrestling match between two teenage kids. ❤️🇮🇹 — 7 years ago

Megan Gusa

9.0

Bubble frenzy with a stone fruit tart finish! — 8 years ago

Mary H

9.0

Feeding my #chenin habit — 8 years ago

Ryan M

9.5

It has been a ☔️️☔️️🍂🍂 weekend here in Chicago and I couldn't let this gift from @David A Lentine stare at me anymore. Time to pop some good stuff. Plus we have to celebrate a 💪🏻💪🏻 showing by 🇺🇸 at the Ryder Cup, right @Mike Rowe ⛳️?

I'm excited to try some of @Celia Welch wines that all you post so much of and rave about. 2011 was a difficult harvest but the initial swirl indicates no impact of that!

Once again @David A Lentine thanks for the generous gift and feeding my #napacab addiction!! #100percentcab #napavalleyforever

Happy Sunday drinking: @Martin G Rivard @Ron R @David A Lentine @Mike Rowe @TheSkip @Rochelle @Paul T @Jim Trobaugh @Daryl Calhoun @Mike Smith @David Trumper @Bill Bender @Shawn G. Rose @Dustin Soiseth — 9 years ago

with Larissa

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.1

Halloween fondue frenzy. Pretty. One of the wines of the night. — 7 years ago

with William

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.1

Halloween fondue frenzy. One of the wines of the night. — 7 years ago

with William

Bryce Wiatrak

9.4

A lovely escape from the Cabernet Frenzy. This is pure Mendocino Ridge - rose petal, pure berry flavor, and crystalline minerals. Flowing and beautiful — 7 years ago

Chris England

9.8

Had this 00 a few times now & it’s superb @ £200 as a treat

For once I was too busy enjoying this with friends that I didn’t take any notes 😱

I recall the nose hairs on my nasal receptors being erect & teased into a tantalised frenzy of nasal foreplay 😍

As it’s silky dress slithered over my tongue I remember it being elegant, seductive & full of complex depth in tickling my tonsils as it oozed around my chops caressing every receptor into a fruity climax 😎

The rich decadent complex finish just orgasmed forever making me a Rebel Yell, crying more more more, more more more 🎶🎵

That’s about all I remember 😁 — 7 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.3

I was quite happy with this wine today. Right up there as one of the better wines enjoyed. Lots of youth for a 97. Almost a bit medicinal, but fruit structure was good. There was really nothing that stood out about this wine, other than my saying the wine appeared to have more youth than "advertised." I would have guessed 2004-2005. Still didn't win the youth award (that one definitely went to the 99 Spottswoode). I would have been insanely happy with this wine as the only wine on the table, instead of 1 out of 16 (plus) that were all uncorked in a frenzy of fourth friday wines. — 8 years ago

with Benjamin

Irina Pasechnik

9.5

Very impressive, smooth, black berry like and dream feeding my daughter after 2 glasses made her sleep through! Magic mountain indeed! — 9 years ago

Erin Kurland

9.8

Our fav. Feeding animals and sipping wine Sunday — 9 years ago

with Lisa and Stephanie