Brandon S

9.0

Light-bodied, but holds its own weight; great mouth feel.
Fruity, slight sweetness with only a light bite of alcohol, and slight tartness on the back end. Medium finish. Amazing drinkability. — 6 years ago

Samuel Dean

8.9

Where the name doesn’t apply this wine soars! Jazz, artisanal chocolate (Fijian ginger and kerikeri mandarin if you must know), and some friends wearing fantastic Pyjamas.... this wine fits right in. — 7 years ago

J Manncini

8.9

Nice hops smooth flavor light on the malts — 8 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.1

#Falltacular En Magnum — 9 years ago

Jay

8.9

My last Singapore Air flight Houston-Moscow (SQ61).
Flying over the mid-Atlantic Ocean — 10 years ago

Chris Price

9.7

Wow!! Fruit bomb on the nose...explosion on the taste buds. Very smooth. Tasting notes say "Pie in a glass". I wholeheartedly agree!! — 10 years ago

Stacey Biggs

9.0

Smooth and light — 10 years ago

Kelly Driscoll

9.2

Really tasty. Can definitely taste the caramel and dark fruits with a slight nuttiness. — 10 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Thought it would be good timing to finally try Rajat’s 2013 Bloom’s Field.

The nose straight out of the decanter gave a strong presence of potpourri laced candle wax. That has subsided now. The fruits are ripe, ruby; blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, baked strawberries, some dry cranberries, raspberries with blackberries pulling up the rear. Nice evenly, soft, layered baking spices; clove, cinnamon, light nutmeg and gentle vanilla. Mixed dark berry cola, understated, black licorice, whiff of lightly grilled meats, black, fruit tea, limestone alluvial soils, dry crushed rocks, dark turned earth, dry herb blend, light, fresh tobacco notes, worn leather with a nice bouquet of; red, dark, purple and blue florals.

The body is, round, ruby and just full. Tannins still have adolescent teeth. The structure, tension could use some more time in bottle...length and balance have just hit their stride. Gorgeous mouthfeel. The fruits are ripe, ruby, a little gluey; blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, baked strawberries, some dry cranberries, raspberries with blackberries pulling up the rear. Nice evenly, soft, layered baking spices; clove, cinnamon, light nutmeg and gentle vanilla. Mixed dark berry cola, dark spices, understated, black licorice, lightly grilled meats, black, fruit tea, limestone alluvial soils, dry crushed rocks, dry pebbles, moist, dark turned earth, dry herb blend, light, fresh tobacco notes, worn leather with a nice bouquet of; red, dark, purple and blue florals with gentle lavender on the back end. The acidity is a gentle rain shower. The beautiful finish is straight up; elegant, well balanced, seamless and persists nicely for minutes.

Paired with Kentucky Bourbon Marinated Chicken Skewers and Wild Rice.

Photos of; Bloom’s Field Vineyard, The Sommeliers Altas of Taste that Rajat & Jordan Macrat wrote. Good read if you are so inclined & of course, Master Sommelier/Owner/Winemaker-Rajat Parr.

Additional notes; Rajat has always loved Pinot and its many expressions from all over the world. After becoming one of the better & more well known Master Somms, it was his dream to make world class Pinot Noir. He is succeeding as his last few vintages have gotten very high notoriety. It was his 2015 Bloom’s Field that Master Sommelier Dustin Wilson featured in Somm 3 in his recreation of the Judgment of Paris with some of the best palates in NYC and again separately with The Godfather of Master Somms-Fred Dame, Author-Jancis Robinson & Steven Spurrier. — 6 years ago

Steve Anderson

8.9

Santa Barbara County Vintners Association Spring Festival. — 9 years ago

Justin Hansohn

9.0

This is not worth rating. It is exactly what it is. If you have it in front of you please drink up. California 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼 — 9 years ago

Antoine Cauchard

8.9

Bière IPA assez forte à 8.3. Des notes épicées et un goût assez intéressant — 10 years ago

Molly Adamson Gilbane

9.0

green pepper and multi grain toast. funky fresh notes.👌🏻 #whenpigsfly #turnt — 10 years ago

with Bobby

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Well integrated Cabernet Franc. Dark plum and blackberry fruit flavors. Big hints of green pepper with notes of earth and slate. A bit of a medicinal flavor on the finish. Low acid and can be served chilled. One of their last Long Island vintages. — 7 years ago

with Mark, Tom and 2 others

Martin Mills

9.0

Surprisingly light colour but it sings in the glass. This seems to me to be low intervention winemaking - lots of sappy, honeyed red fruit and pure pleasure. Reasonably priced at $55, which seems to be what it costs in Ontario for a decent Pinot these days. — 8 years ago

Mark Rosse

9.4

Great way to top off the dinner! Nice pick by our sommelier. — 8 years ago

Robert Rothfield

9.0

Bright cherries — 9 years ago

Christopher Taylor

9.6

Club 33 has improved their wine selection! — 10 years ago

Dana Thompson

8.9

Really nice Barbera recommended by the wannabe sommelier but educated waiter at Lago at the Bellagio. Very tobacco/blackberry with some slate added. Had it with a bunch of different Italian small plates that went from cheese selection to truffle risotto back to short ribs and accommodated all. I liked the finish more than the opening (OK no smartass comments by my friends) and agree with the pro's on this one. — 10 years ago

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe

9.5

An industry favorite here in Santa Barbara wine country! — 10 years ago