Joe Fischer

9.0

Well, I’m a bit mixed on this one. Upon opening and drinking half the bottle we thought it was a bit grapey. Put it in the fridge for a couple of days and it definitely seems better than the first night. Aromas of red fruits, earthy, and spices. On the bud, it has a nice finish with red cherry, currants, and a spice note. — a month ago

Anna Sangiacomo

9.4

Two Miles from the Pacific Ocean with an elevation of 1500 feet. This is one of the most elegant wines of the three different sites.  Rose petals, crushed raspberry, wild strawberry.  — 2 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.4

[Tasted on December 24, 2021 at Home with Rachel]

Black raspberry, black cherry and blueberry fruit, with roses, earth, vanilla and baking spice, and notes of mandarin orange and black tea. Beautiful balance and structure. Silky. Wine Spectator rated Wine #9 of 2020 Top 100. — 2 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on December 26, 2020 at Home with Jay Yalowitz]

Dark ruby in the glass. Black fruit and oak on the nose. Blackberry and blueberry fruit, with sweet cedar, cocoa, vanilla, peppercorn and clove. Beautiful mountain fruit. Wine #58 of Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2020. — 3 years ago

Jonathan Warren

9.8

Clos Saron 2018 Home Vineyard
No decanter or nothing for this one I’m just raw dogging it the way it was meant to be.
The nose is so much cherry very bold with a touch of earthiness. I could live in this glass forever just smelling it and be happy.
The palate is powerful and grips like crazy. It has an acidity to it that’s lasts forever. More cherry with cranberry and it has this nice juiciness to it that makes your mouth water after each sip and the finish seems to go on forever. I think I want to marry this wine.

After the wine had been open for a while it developed a black licorice note on the nose and I just can’t get enough of this one. — 3 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Nice holiday bubbly!! Roederer Estate sparkling wines are crisp & fresh reflecting the cool, fog-shrouded Anderson Valley, home to estate's 600 acres of vineyards. Blend of 60% Pinot Noir & 40% Chardonnay. Light salmon color, good flow of bubbles, firm mousse, aromas of berry fruits and biscuit notes. On the palate flavors of strawberry, ripe apple and peach with a dash of pepper spice. Long finish, lively acidity ending a tad creamy with toasty yeasty tones. Very Nice! — 2 years ago

Brent Young

9.3

As this warmed above 50 degrees the flavors became quite complex and interesting. Herbal, vegetal, but unique and distinct flavors came out. Creamy in texture with umami in spades. Excellent — 3 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

Aromatic notes of rose and violet. Great depth of delicious flavour on the medium bodied palate. Red fruits - savoury and rich. See previous note for the 2014 - always excellent but 8 years of cellaring has enhanced this wine. To have won the Jimmy Watson Trophy for the Best One Year Old Dry Red at Royal Melbourne and still starring now at 8 years of age shows this is a wine for all seasons and all years. Should be a regular purchase. A Winner. — 2 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Medium lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with floral and flinty notes. On the palate flavors of ripe apple and lemon citrus, oak and vanilla, smooth with a crisp texture, lively acidity. Medium+ finish ending with citrus fruit and sweet savory mineral character. — 2 years ago

Joe Estrada

9.2

A beautiful reflection of Syrah from Santa Barbara County……big, bold yet not overwhelming. Paired with smoked pork spare ribs & BBQ baked beans — 3 years ago