David B

9.9

Wow wine. Delicious, with lots of life left. Thank you Joe and Gail. — 5 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.7

2012 Vintage. 15.3% Alcohol. Gail and I loved it. When the market is down, a Stock you can enjoy. Pre 4th fireworks continue. — 5 years ago

Paul T HB

9.6

Jeb 98 Waited the appropriate 3 hours after UPS delivery today,
Great nose, but definitely needs time, this will be great on Friday!
Reminds me of the 13 Bevan Syrah also from Bennet Valley,
I let that breath for 3 days
Winery notes

Syrah
The 2016 Judge Family Vineyard Syrah is sourced from the cold climate of the Bennett Valley of Sonoma. Meticulously farmed by Joe and Gail Judge, this rocky sloping vineyard planted on a mix of volcanic tufa, weathered stones, and clay, produces elegant and intensely aromatic Syrahs reminiscent of the great wines of Northern Rhone. Bennett Valley is a gently sloping elevated valley nestled between three mountain peaks in Sonoma County. Within the Sonoma Valley appellation

Sonoma Mountain and the Sonoma Coast, the well-drained mountain benchland soils combine with early morning fog and cool marine breezes to create ideal conditions for growing exceptional cool-climate varietals. The wine was cave aged in a combination of 78% used and 22% new French oak barrels for 20 months and bottled unfined and unfiltered.
100% Syrah -- Clones 877, 174, Estrella River
pH 3.79 Alcohol 14.2% TA 6.7 g/L
142 Cases Produced — 5 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.3

2012 Vintage. 14.5% Alcohol. Drinking very well already with soft tannins and plenty of fruit. Gail wasn’t going to drink until I put a glass of this in her hand and she smelled its wonderful bouquet. Savored it together. Glad I bought this bin end... — 7 years ago

M Gause

9.7

A rare treat with Gail....brought back from Tuscany! Very smooth and delightful. — 7 years ago

with Gail

Susan Walsh

9.1

Earthy and wet, with a hint of ash and smoke on the nose. Cherry cola pop after a good agitation. Great balanced tannins with a long smooth finish. After a good 20 minutes, the tannins mellowed and the finish held it’s ground. Shared a bottle at Wine DOC with Gail. — 8 years ago

ShayShayShaylyn

9.5

Delicious with smoked lamb ribs. Nice blend of zinfandel, merlot and barbera. Thomas six pack cellar series, august — 5 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.5

2009 Vintage. 13-% Alcohol. Gail enjoyed this much better than last night’s Ravenau. Great acidity , verve and flinty minerality. — 5 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.5

2012 Vintage. 15.2% Alcohol. 78% Syrah, 14% Grenache, 8% Mourvèdre. Several of us did a zoom wine tasting and three of us had this bottle. It is singing now. Loved it. I was too busy talking and Gail took advantage.... — 5 years ago

Joseph Barsky

10

2014 Vintage. 16.3% Alcohol. As I joined a buddy and went to the Torrin pickup party Saturday, Gail declined as we were there two weeks ago so she opened this and were lucky that left us a glass to come home to enjoy with BBQ. — 6 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.4

Round two was just as fine as the first bottle. Perfect for WND, aka Wednesday Night Dinner. — 6 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.5

2012 Vintage. Wow that was great! 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Tannat, 13% Grenache, 3% Syrah. 16.1% alcohol, but didn’t taste overripe. Big wine. Gail said what the heck is Tannat? — 7 years ago

P Pelissero

9.0

Had it at Carmines with Gail and Doc. — 8 years ago

Ann

9.2

So delicious. Not like other chardonnays. Much more delicious. Can I buy the other 599 bottles, please? — 5 years ago

with Eric

Joseph Barsky

9.3

2012 Vintage. 12.4% Alcohol. Lovely light Rose. Gail got to eat her birthday cake and Edith too! — 5 years ago

P Plusquellec

9.4

Enjoyed with Sher, Gail, John day after Ashton married. — 5 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.7

2016 Vintage. 15.5% Alcohol. We were lucky to get into the Top release party as well this trip so was able to taste and meet Elena. Since Gail didn’t go, opened Sunday night. Just a lovely blend of 45% Grenache, 41% Syrah, 11% Mourvèdre, and 3% Roussanne. Using Roussanne instead of Viognier makes this wine unique. Bravo Elena and Stanley. — 6 years ago

Joseph Barsky

10

2004 Grenache. 15.5% Alcohol. Red rose. Amazing. Birthday wine for Gail. Long finish. Our last bottle unfortunately. — 6 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.5

This is the Hollister Hill Rosé. And and and it is high quality rosé. Cab Franc rosé like this is a year round wine. You can drink this with Cassoulet in the winter with a warm fire in the hearth. You can drink this at sunset with cheese and charcuterie. So far my favorite pink of 2018. — 7 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.7

Valentines dinner enjoyment! Yum. With lamb kabob for me and chicken kabob for Gail. — 8 years ago