Kevin Bohlin

9.3

Purchased at winery and stored in a controlled wine cellar. Most reviews here are a bit young, this wine is now hitting its stride but could also benefit from another 1-2 years. Some call this a California Grand Cru while some call it overrated. I love Burgundy and would say this drinks on par with mid to low tier Grand Crus in my opinion. Sweet and rich yes, but balanced with bright acid and structure. It has an impressive nose of rose, black cherry and vanilla but with an earthy herb quality that reminds me of great burgundy. More air reveals attractive grilled herbs and stem qualities. The palate is intense and rich with cherry and raspberry, powerful but silky verging on velvety texture and a long finish with a signature WS acid profile. There is a lot of oak but with this fruit and bottle age it is lovely....DRC uses even more oak so it’s not a sin with the right wine! — 5 years ago

DAL 9000

9.1

Bright raspberry plum zing up front. A fast finish. Note: the wine had almost soaked through the cork. — 7 years ago

DAL 9000

9.1

Smooth up front with a plum jammy middle. Then a slight dry dark cherry finish. A blend of Zinfandel, Shiraz and merlot. — 7 years ago

James Thacker

9.2

As good as red wine gets from Ohio. Good fruit and wood balance. Moderate alcohol. Nice long finish. — 8 years ago

Christie Haas

8.9

Somewhat sweet, very fruity flavor — 8 years ago

John Zuzek

9.2

Another winner from Saint Joseph Vineyards. Lots of red raspberries and cinnamon. Really nice with a hint of licorice and herbs. — 9 years ago

DAL 9000

9.2

Big aroma of blackberries. mild ruby color. Smooth soft plums and dark fruit. Soft dusty dryness of dark cherries on the finish. — 5 years ago

Ron Jeffries

9.2

I actually enjoyed it. Great fragrance and not too sweet. — 6 years ago

DAL 9000

9.2

Big dry middle of dark cherries and dark plums. Ling soft tannins. At the vineyard with the winemaker Seth. — 7 years ago

Sam Bernardo

9.0

Tastes like watermelon jolly ranchers — 7 years ago

Bruce Evans

9.8

Wow, this one is a ringer for a grand cru burgundy. Bravo!!! — 8 years ago

Victor Hwang

9.3

Golden hue. More fruit, lushness to this. Very Californian and grand Cru like — 8 years ago

Michael Geyer

9.0

Very refreshing and different after alot of the same whites over and over. Good with or without food. — 9 years ago

Chip Habegger

8.9

Soft and delicious. Mostly berries with a little earth. — 5 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.2

* appearance: dark purple black
* aromas: dark berries, mint, violet
* palate: multilayered, dark brambly berries
* structure: medium body, silky tannin, medium+ acid, 15% alcohol
* finish: long spicy
* winemaking: sourced from vineyard planted in 1927 in Piner-Olivet district of Russian River Valley which is a great site for old vine Zinfandel, field blend of dozens of interplaneted varieties including Petite Sirah, Grand Noir, Alicante Bouschet, Tempranillo, and Peloursin
* pairing: homemade barbecue ribs
* cost: $47 — 6 years ago

with Kelly

DAL 9000

9.5

This is the Lela reserve (25 cases) a little butter a little mineral. A good match ! Creamy apple citrus tartness. Another winner. — 7 years ago

Kevin Bohlin

9.1

Maybe missing some fresh acidity at this point but delicious nonetheless. Tasted next to a 2006 Grand Cru Corton which certainly made for that contrast. Still complex with decent structure and acidity but the sweetness turning to the jammy side — 8 years ago

James Thacker

8.9

Mature and smooth. Low alcohol. Very good — 8 years ago

Hallie Shipley

9.4

Really good with a light flavor. Not too sweet at all. — 8 years ago