Andrew Cullimore

9.0

Quite light ruby , with a wide ruby garnet rim. Quite sweet red fruit at first with some raspberry , strawberry and red cherry notes , dried flowers as well , rose , violet and an earthy note . Quite elegant and precise . On the palate this is again elegant and restrained , very pretty red fruits , juicy but still fresh acidity . Light tannins balanced alcohol . Cherry , raspberry and wild strawberry . Herbal tinged , slightly earthy finish . Drinking very well now and will continue to do so over the next 3-5 years or so — 6 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.0

Nose: mild oak. Pineapple flower.

Plate elegant pineapple. Tasty. — 9 months ago

Jenks

9.0

Apparently this translates to “up all night” or something heeeeeyyyyy — 10 months ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.0

v13. Drinking well. Rich, smokey nose. Luscious bing and black cherry medley. Full, bright, round, earth and coffee finish. — 2 years ago

Paul K

9.0

Easy drinker with nice structure for $20. A guy could do worse on Wed night. — 3 years ago

Mcfossati

9.3

This wine has bright acidity, notes of citrus, green apples, yellow pears and white flowers. Which went very
well with the grill fennel with mustard seeds sauce and prosciutto, sweet potatoes, portobella mushrooms and skirt steak which was season with just salt, pepper and some mustard seeds. This wine is very well structured and the flavors are intense with earthy and mineral driving finish which went great side by side the stake. — 4 years ago

Ken Venezio

9.4

One of Paul Lato's finest. Bien Nacido with a beautiful nose and stone fruits. Inky black out of the bottle. Loads of berries and plum. Classic finish with great length. This could easily keep for another 10. Touché on this one. — 6 months ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.3

Tropical, pineapple, passionfruit. Excellent! Your tongue awakens with the tropical flavors including ripe white nectarines and orange pith. Good value. Bought at the winery!!!! surprisingly good for a 10 year sauvignon blanc. Tastes alive and fresh! Wow. — 8 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Medium lemon color, aromas of stone and citrus fruits with floral and mineral notes,
aged for 15 months in 64% new oak, rest in neutral oak. On the palate flavors of apple and pear with citrus wrapped in a nutty texture. Medium+ finish, lively acidity, ending with fruit, spice and savory citrus character. — 10 months ago

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9.1

The 2021 Smash City is bright and floral with a wild blend of crushed strawberries, dusty rose, citrus and spice. This is juicy and fruit-focused, with crisp red berries elevated by traces of citrus under an air of violet inner florals. The Smash City cleans up beautifully, full of energy and perfumed, leaving the palate nicely refreshed. This lively Pinot Noir is produced with all Bien Nacido fruit. (Eric Guido, Vinous, May 2023) — 2 years ago

Joe Estrada

9.0

How the evening started….. — 4 years ago

Raul Puga

9.2

Deeeeliscious — 5 years ago

Heath Latham

9.4

Truly enjoyed this Pinot — 5 years ago

Carter White

9.3

Lemon, grapefruit, spices, cream. Oaky but well balanced with electric acidity. — 6 months ago

Danny Hernandez

9.2

Les Petite Canailles — 8 months ago

with Suzanne

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2019 vintage. Planted in 1996, this 11-acre block encompasses the highest point in the Bien Nacido Vineyard. 7.3.24. — 10 months ago

Eric Urbani

9.3

Simply one of the best domestic Syrahs, from the storied Bien Nacido vineyard. — a year ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Pale lemon with stone and tropical fruit aromas and floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and lemon citrus with a light floral spice tone. Lively acidity, medium finish ending with fruit, citrus and spice. — 3 years ago

Raul Puga

9.4

Just freaking delicious — 4 years ago

Marc Melser

9.0

We had the 2013 Vintage on 2/21-22/20. Bright red fruit on the bouquet. Tart cherry, strawberry and pomegranate on the palate. Bright and acidic. Good but not great. — 5 years ago