Ron from VA

9.1

Remarkable how well this held up for nine years… 50% cab sauv, 36% PV, 14% merlot....Smart blending considering the wet end to the vintage – as much acid as possible (this was the second label wine from old vines… Before T.Ruth was born the next year). Classic Glen Manor concentration of flavor, just in a lighter weight package. This was my last bottle and I knew it was on the downward slope. Glad we enjoyed it when we did Dash it was a testament to Jeff white quality in the vineyard and deft touch in the cellar :)  — 4 years ago

Brian Boulden

8.9

Fantastic Syrah full of fruit flavor — 5 years ago

with Sir

Tess vO

9.2

Prize in Chili Cook-off — 5 years ago

Jordan de la Torre

8.9

This was fine. I imagine seeing this on a wine list with friends and saying "hey, I got a bottle of this in Paris; I liked it!" To which they'll say "cool! Wanna get a bottle?" Followed by a quick meh — 6 years ago

MaJ CappS

9.0

Smells like a shop that only sells dried fragrant fruit on tiny hemp strings. The shop is playing “Gorecki, Symph #3”

The first flavor/band to hit my palette is “XTC: skylarking” a harmonious blend of red and blue fruits, subtle, yet always a new one after every sip.

This wraps up with a truly silky, smooth style, with a long, lingering flash of vanilla. “Prince: Purple rain” is what’s happening in my head at the moment..
Stunning Cab Franc blend..

— 6 years ago

Martin G Rivard

10

This was not only the WOTN but is definitely the WOTY for me. My head snapped back in utter amazement as soon as I enjoyed my 1st sniff of the nose. Holy mother of all wines is this bottle absolutely stunning and perfect. It's by far the best wine that I have had the privilege to enjoy. This is exactly what I was expecting from the famed 61!!!!!! It was simply perfect. A truly perfect example of what Latour is and what every Bordeaux blend in the world aspires to be. Utter perfection in its opulence & decadence: blackberry, black currant, intense & soaring aromatics. You could enjoy the nose at arms length!!! Simply & utterly stunning. Thank you Jeff!!!!!!!!!!@Jeffrey Lew — 7 years ago

with Jason, Monica and 1 other

Shawn R

9.1

True to Gary himself-Big, bold and flashy. Deep muddled blackberry in color. Almost reminds me of a Syrah with how deep the color is. You can really tasty the terroir and less manipulation from Jeff the winemaker. Herbs and dried raspberry with a long persistence finish. Will only get better with more time. — 8 years ago

Travis Enholm

9.2

2012, Very nice wine, lower alcohol, ripe jam and a little unique spice with youthful acid — 9 years ago

Cecil Ramirez

9.0

2011 Jeff Runquist R Pinot Noir. Nice balance of bright fruit & earthiness. — 9 years ago

Ryan Zepaltas

Owner/Winemaker Zepaltas Wines

9.6

First taste of Jeff and Bibiana's new project. Peppery spicy S B from RRV great bottle. — 10 years ago

Kyle Gross

9.2

Best Riesling I’ve ever had. The ageing has been kind to this bottle. Rich, velvety, rather full-bodied, honey, citrus fruit... amazing. Thanks Jeff! — 4 years ago

with Jeff

DAL 9000

9.0

Bouquet of soft dark fruit and blackberries. Initial soft spice tang then a soft dark berry middle then a medium dry finish. Juicy and jammy Medium dirt tannic finish — 5 years ago

Shay A

9.3

Weekly Wednesday Wine Committee. Incredible hosting by Joe. 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert wine, all tasted blind.

Bonus wines. I’ve heard of this and was happy to try. Bibiana from Wayfarer and Jeff Pisoni joint project. Bigger style SB, definitely done in the Bordeaux style. Good amount of semillon to round the edges out. High acidity. Lemon and lime tart, lychee, limestone and saline notes. Oak isn’t as powerful as Aesthete or other notable bigger style Cali SBs, but it’s certainly as flavor packed. Wish I could enjoy one of these stand alone to see how it evolves. — 5 years ago

Kyle Groombridge

9.3

A favorite bottle to commemorate some new ink. Always love LF, as this is a chard that definitely grows and progresses as it opens up and warms up in the glass. Beautiful notes of iris, candied pineapple, melon, toasted walnuts, and saline minerality on the nose. Gorgeous texture and purity of fruit.. bruised apple, Meyer lemon, papaya, and chalky minerals. Bright zingy acidity on the backend, but not as lean as something like Ceritas or Failla - a bit more baby fat and textural complexity on this bottle that keeps you coming back for more. A perfect hybrid of styles by Jeff Nelson and co. Paired with a creamy bow tie pasta with dried tomatoes and a spring salad. — 6 years ago

Tracey Grady

10

Runquist Cabernet Franc 2015
So, so smooth and delicious! Oh, man is this good! — 7 years ago

Jeanne gills

9.3

Tasty, juicy — 8 years ago

Ron Eagle

9.4

Dinner with Jeff and Micki in Scottsdale — 8 years ago

Rochelle

8.9

Very good right from the bottle . Aroma of violets, lavender, oak , vanilla, and tobacco. Flavor fills the mouth cassis, cedar, tobacco, and a Meld of fruit and great tannins and a long finish ! — 9 years ago

Pax Mahle

Owner/Winemaker Wind Gap Wines, Agharta & Pax

9.0

Super fun bright fresh Jeff nailed it!!! — 10 years ago

Brandon Boesch

10

Wow! Singing. Menthol, berries, hint of cream, herbs, cassis. I am influenced by drinking with the guy who made this wine while listening to him play songs from the album! Still excellent for an almost 20 year old wine. — 4 years ago

with Randy

Maggie Wright

9.5

Jake is super great and so is this wine. Weeknight pizza wiiiiiiiine. — 5 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.5

Dark, glass staining ruby violet hue. Blackberry, blackcurrant, cedar, dark chocolate, and graphite all evident on the nose. On the palate, there are dense, concentrated dark fruits, chewy tannins, and a very long finish. Made by Tor’s winemaker Jeff Ames from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon planted in the red volcanic soil of Oakville’s Tierra Roja vineyard. 14.8 % ABV. 95/4.5. $115. — 5 years ago

Sherman Li

9.3

delicious. full bodied, smooth yet intense with strong berry and vanilla notes. — 6 years ago

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.1

Rockpile Haley bottling,
I’ll take Paso Syrah over this Vineyard in Sonoma. Nothing really unique or distinctive about this one. Good but not great — 6 years ago

Norman Gennaro

8.9

It's representative but just not my favorite. May grow on me. Let's see. Definitely has some punch and not a wallflower. — 7 years ago

Jason and Jennie

9.1

Dark cherry goodness — 8 years ago

Brooke S.

10

I love this — 8 years ago

Meg

9.8

Trying to kickoff the week on the right foot - thank you, Jeff Shifflett, for adding some spice to this meal! Lots of vanilla in this well-rounded 09 cab. Homeland starts tonight too - hollaaaa! (And I actually edited my rating to make it higher - this juice is crazy when it opens up!!) — 9 years ago

Jenifer Freebairn

9.3

2014 just bottled - this is delicious! Strawberry, watermelon, lime rind - pure, clean and great with green-egg-smoked fennel sausage. Well done, Jeff.. — 9 years ago

Chris Banks

9.7

Berries and floral notes on the nose. Balanced acidity. A favorite from a long day of Napa tastings. Only available thru their wine club, not on the website. — 11 years ago