Very oaky and smoky — 9 years ago
Very nice, restrained alcohol and enticing perfumed notes of red cherry, cranberry skin and fresh, damp herbs on the nose. After 2 hour passive decant, balanced tart red fruits with roundness coming from an herb-y very lightly smoky profile. This thing is just getting better as it gets air. Surprisingly great QPR given I had heard Jim picked these before the 2013 rains, which most have indicated was a mistake for lower elevations - really wish I had bought more while in Oregon! — 9 years ago
Boonville ftw — 9 years ago
Jim Nantz makes good wine! Dutton Ranch is a great vineyard. — 10 years ago
Really tasty merlot !!great job naked wines. Lots of fruit with mild tannins. Nice aromas — 11 years ago
Bites hard, but very good. I recommend adding a little water — 11 years ago
Awesome complex pinot. Jim Clendenon's never done me wrong. Aromatic, perfumy, racy floral nose- rose, orange blossom, mushrooms, cedar, sap, dried orange peel. Palate is rich in depth opening with pomegranate, dried fig, tart strawberry, leading into hints of firewood and plums with mushrooms and chinese 7 spice on finish. — 12 years ago
My new go-to when Rittenhouse is sold out. — 12 years ago
Another above-the-fold headline scoop from "Superman's Pal"! This is a dense, jammy blend with slimy smooth body. The rich dark cherry, red raspberry, and black currant flavors balance nicely. It works well as an after-dinner digestive wine. — 8 years ago
Pretty good. Not too big (staying consistent with Jim Clendenson's Burgundy approach). I'm gunna have to remember this one. — 9 years ago
Strawberry fruit and a little herbaceous. — 9 years ago
Nice blend. — 10 years ago
1997 Joseph Phelps Insignia. Drank w Jim, Mary, Judy, and K at PFurs concert. Left it open for an hour or so before drinking it. Super vegetal- bright green vegetables- bell pepper, green onion, celery. Very structured and lots of tannins. — 10 years ago
Refined and elegant. Drinking beautifully now. — 10 years ago
Epic wine! Close to perfection as our french guest said....better than Mouton '02 — 10 years ago
Great nose of berry compote, long lasting flavours on the palette — 11 years ago
What a great chill out chard. — 12 years ago
It's actually really good. Really, really good!!! $12 / 91pts VIwines206 — 12 years ago
Uniqueness describes this wine perfectly. Almost completely clear with a intense glimmer, the nose fills with super ripe sour cherries and creamy raspberries. The palate is filled with strawberry vanilla cream, nectarines, and sweet dried cherries. It keeps the Barbara characteristics, but shows sweetness and a vibrant sense of rebirth. Spring is here, and this gives you a great transition from winter to spring. I could see this pairing with spicy food perfectly. Only on a Tuesday! #nakedwines — 9 years ago
Very good. Delicious fruity finish — 9 years ago
Syrah blend to cap off the bachelorette weekend. Smoky spice with a long finish. — 9 years ago
Fresh lemon and lime, wet stones and a feint dead grass aroma. Next level acidity on this at the moment. Would be good to see her in another cutla — 9 years ago
Perfect at 35K feet. Huge vanilla caramel custard favor. — 10 years ago
Excellent 2012. Earthy, big, predominant Pinot Noir fruit flavor. Drank this at the wine maker magazine keynote address by Jim Bernau. — 10 years ago
Lovely juice. Jim does soo many things right especially in a cool vintage! — 11 years ago
Very delicate until 90 minutes in
very different than other vintages
showed that power, black fruit and balanced tanmins in last glass
lots of.life left
enjoyed with Jim and Anna over an apple stuffed pork roast — 11 years ago
Awesome wine bursting with flavour and great length and finish. Looks good young, am sure it will age gracefully — 12 years ago
Phillip Antley
Big and spicy. Tastes it’s age, but has a lot of depth. — 8 years ago