Eric

9.4

Now that’s more like it. Nice complex Syrah from the Alder Springs Vineyard. Wildflowers, plums, camphor, leather, tar, and charcoal. 👍 — 8 years ago

Joshua Crisp

9.1

Oi, still a baby. — 8 years ago

with Deb

Jeff Shapiro

9.4

I'm completely in love!
Experts will tell you this is a throwback/homage to the glory days of Napa... Sweet fruits; blackberry, cranberry, mulberry, and spiced cloves with some nutmeg.
Complimented by black licorice, vanilla and mocha.
Decanted for 90 minutes. — 9 years ago

Joshua Figg

9.3

Well balanced Riesling. Slightly sweet start, refreshing dry finish. Available through WineShop at Home. — 9 years ago

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe

9.5

The 'homage to Chablis' is meant to show the reductive side of Chardonnay winemaking. Rich and 'springy', great presence of minerality on the finish. — 10 years ago

John Restrepo

9.0

I'm not a huge fan of Chardonnays but this was refreshing — 10 years ago

Joshua Figg

9.2

Sweet, fruity and slightly acidic at the start, dry and round in the finish. Great summer sipper! Available through WineShop at Home. — 10 years ago

Lyndsy Jenness

9.1

Tannins galore in the 2013 vintage. Would love to try with the herb roasted chicken and potatoes recipe that comes with the wine. — 10 years ago

Dave Chambers

8.9

Tonight I was cooking a steak and sautéed veggies for dinner so I thought I'd go to the eminently food friendly Castello San Sano Chianti Classico from 2005 tonight in an homage to last year's Tuscany trip. A Bistecca alla Fiorentina scaled down to Toronto in mid-winter. As there wasn't time to decant the bottle, I aerated the wine through my vinturi and gave it a try. The colour is a deep garnet red. Initial thoughts are a very pleasant aroma with lots of raisins and red fruits. The Sangiovese exhibits good tannins and some acidity to balance the fruits nicely. The finish is medium and fairly pleasant. Glad there are more bottles in the cellar! — 11 years ago

with Heather

Chris Mansury

9.2

Homage to blended scotch. 55% malt. — 11 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.4

Homage to hater made with stems in the mix exotic spice light in color raspberry strawberry light smoke. Smooth and velvety and lots of spice very fresh excellent — 12 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.6

Pronounced Ho-notta (but Ho-latta is also acceptable). The name pays homage to the 1845 Spanish land grant, Rancho San Carlos de Jonata. At the time the land grant covered a large part of the Santa Ynez Valley. Today’s Jonata is at the heart of the former land grant. The Jonata name was borrowed by the first pioneers from the local Chumash Indian and means “tall oak”. Prior to planting the vineyards, Jonata had the viticultural team from Château Latour do a survey of the 600 acre property to determine which sites would support which types of grapes. Latour returned with a preliminary verdict: plant asparagus. El Desafio! This wine represents Jonata’s defiance and uprising to that challenge. 3 hours open and it’s absolutely stunning... cassis for days... so much mint... and savoriness... and chocolate... so classic Cali Cabernet, but still terroir-driven. — 8 years ago

Kappy Paulson

9.0

Lovely smooth feel. Sharing a bottle with Jeff Kim and Julia before they go off on new adventures. — 9 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

On a trip to CA, tried 10 AuBonClimat wines. Jim Clendenen, owner of ABC in 2000, created his own label to explore making unique wines from his Le Bon Climat vineyard, later expanded the project to include fruit from other historic Santa Barbara County sites. Jim named this wine "The Pip" in homage to his Border Collie, former winery mascot. Aromas of stone and tropical fruits. Apple and pear flavors with lemon zest and a touch of vanilla oak. Well balanced and Crisp on the finish ending with mineral tones. — 9 years ago

P A

8.9

This delightful, approachable and balanced wine from the famous Willamette Valley is a standout from a challenged year. A balanced wine, earthy elegance, dark red fruit aromas and tastes, it finishes the experience with expressive but not overbearing tannins. Its smoothness pays homage to its time in French Oak that does not over power the wonderful notes of red fruit and cranberries. This velvet delight has the length you want for full enjoyment. 13.1 Alcohol — 9 years ago

Michael Cole

9.0

Easy to drink — 10 years ago

Mike Fifer

Writer The Wine Monologues

9.1

Nose of lavender, strawberry, cherry and topsoil. Well balanced palate of raspberry, cherry, black pepper. Very food friendly acidity and tannin. A playful homage to CdP and very effective. — 10 years ago

Kandis Morris

9.0

Smooth yet satisfying — 10 years ago

Charlie Abbott

Sommelier Casa Mono

9.3

One of my favorites. Lots of richness and complexity but it doesn't lose the lightness and minerality that I love from this area. El pecado=the sin, roman slaves who worked this vineyard called it hell bc it was so steep, this is Raùl's homage to them. 2011 vintage — 11 years ago

with Casa

Sam Klingberg

10

First time with Homage, and '94?! Beautiful wine that's still rippling with fruit at two decades young. — 11 years ago

Monica Morin

9.6

Red wine - great with steak or for sipping — 12 years ago

Alexander Vadas

9.0

A little flat or tight. In homage to the #napafire — 8 years ago

with Michael and Richard

Roman Sukley

9.7

2012 CIRQ Estate Treehouse Pinot Noir. Michael Browne’s (of Kosta Browne) personal project which as I understand is an homage to the Summers he spent at a ‘Circus Camp’ in his youth. Treehouse is an amazing hilltop (stunning elevation) property in west Sonoma County with red, iron-rich soil surrounded by (say what?) coastal cypress trees. I had the pleasure of visiting, hosted by Damon Wong, and it's an amazing Vineyard. Unlike anything else I've ever seen. I can understand Michael's fascination with it. The wine: On the nose, red fruits, cedarbox, with notes of rhubarb and fennel. On the palate, pomegranate, kirsch, black tea, spices, roasted herbs along with hints of black truffles and white pepper. Beautiful texture. Lengthy finish. Classic expression of Pinot Noir. If I had to distinguish it from Kosta Browne from a flavor-perspective, I would say higher acidity and a bit of tannin give it a quality more accustom to Grand Cru Burgundy which is not bad company. I'm a fan. Congrats to Michael as well as his partner in this project, my friend Kenny Rochford, one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. — 8 years ago

Justin Hart

10

I have (almost) never rated s wine a perfect 10... But this one, THIS one, is perfect! The pepper and gaminess of the Mourvedre is powerful and lingers on and on. The Cinsault and Grenache add a touch of bright red fruit and sweet berry notes. It could easily have gone a few more years. Mind, blown... — 9 years ago

with Alex, Jen and 1 other

Wine101Hamden

9.0

Such a relief to have a red wine blend not follow the current trend of fruit bombs flooding the market. This has black pepper and pencil lead with balanced tannins followed up my long espresso to mocha finish. Picking up a little smokiness and minerality translation through the terrior. Very good on its own but food really balances the whole thing out specifically the roasted tomatoes, bacon and grilled fiesta chicken I had for dinner. The Malbec is a refreshing alternative to the sometimes over ripened Mendoza Malbecs. Chilean Malbec, to me, is like the best of Mendoza & Patagonia while paying homage to Cahors. Gray versatile wine for under $15. — 10 years ago

Ryan Graber

9.2

A fantastic Bordeaux blend by Helene Seillan. Perfect balance of merlot and cab franc. An homage to the classic French style. — 10 years ago

Sarah Bone

9.0

Not usually a fan of whites, period. This was recommended by someone at Total Wine. I am pleasantly surprised. Perfect for a warm summer evening. Fruity without being overly oaky. I will get it again. — 10 years ago

Amy Payne

10

An homage to old #Shiraz vines of #Barossa, #TheFactor @torbreckbarossa is a perfect balance of fruit & earth tones. #shirazweek rocks! — 11 years ago

Kathbot

9.5

50 Zin, 24 Pinot Noir, 10 Gewurtztraminer, 6 Merlot, 5 Chard. Dayden, their "homage to dry rose." A high elevación AZ vineyard. — 11 years ago

Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.0

Loire Valley homage. Done right. Could drink this for days. — 12 years ago