Zach D

8.9

I was expecting an over-oaked style at 13.5 abv. Pleasantly surprised. As this was not the case. A nice balance of ripe orchard fruits and hint of spice, finish with slight bitter almond. Lacks density on the mid palate. Apparently this is a WS top 100 wine? No way. — 3 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.0

[Tasted on July 20, 2025 at Home]

Apple and citrus, with honey, vanilla and a chalky note. Wine is past its prime, but enjoyable. — 5 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.0

Good but not as epic as I’d hoped. — 8 months ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.2

There are two kinds of st Joseph. This is one of the good ones. Long finish. Complex. Quite serious. — a year ago

V

10

With Dawn, like French wine - great mouth taste and nice finish — 6 years ago

Raul Puga

9.3

Great fruit and balance. Nice finish — 9 years ago

with Carlos and Joe

Mika Jo

9.3

Birthday Party @Chez Iguchi 1.22.2015
by Mai-chan — 10 years ago

Mike Rowley

10

One of my favorites. Delicate but not weak red cherry. Easy breezy drinking. A smooth balance of fruit and acid. — 11 years ago

MH

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.2

2011 vintage. Biased rating. — 11 years ago

with Joseph

MH

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.2

2012 Joseph Phelps Pinot Noir, Freestone Vineyards Sonoma Coast - can't wait for this spring 2014 release. — 12 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.1

Ypo mexico — 4 months ago

Dylan S

9.0

Fun easy and great to have with oysters — 4 months ago

Rob Brobst III

9.5

@Lyle Fass this is good juice!!! — 7 months ago

Jason Sliwa

9.6

Fantastic. Touch of pear and apple, a hint of brioche, elegant bubbles, piercing acidity. — a year ago

with Vicki and Eli

Max

9.2

Amazing! Fruity yet not too sweet. Medium body. Easy to drink — 5 years ago

with Jazz

Mike Campbell

9.4

Trying the 2012. Very nice with hint of cherries. Been so used to the US Pinots of late that I missed going back to the Burgundy region. This wine is excellent. — 10 years ago

Levi Glenn

9.2

Love the acid and style of this wine. Didn't quite stand up against the richer wines in this flight, but again it's is own animal. Lots of carbonic character. Day two it lost that primary effervescence and showed much more weight on the palate. Definitely the outlier in the group. Would like to see this with at least 5 years of age. — 10 years ago

Alyssa Rapp

CEO/Founder Bottlenotes

9.5

Perfect Memorial Day toast! — 11 years ago

Nichelle Renk

9.4

Smooth fruit-forward medium-bodied cab — 11 years ago

Thomas Pastuszak

Sommelier/Wine Director The NoMad

10

Incredible example of this producer & appellation: would guess it 10yrs younger if blind — 12 years ago

Paul K

9.1

Gift from wife’s French client. The cork was saturated and crumbled, didn’t have much hope, but the nose revealed bright red fruit, some potpourri, alongside the tertiary mushroom and dried leaves you’d assume. The palate reflected this with sour cherry, strawberry, orange peel, and a hint of mushroomy cola. Lots of fine sediment. Very enjoyable. — 4 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.1

2018 vintage. — 6 months ago

Conrad Green

9.4

From mag. lemon, honey, great acidity. Punchy and powerful. Long — 7 months ago

with BOT, Matt and 1 other

Justin

9.2

QPR. Get more. Entry level Burgundy. — 5 years ago

Tom Balamaci

9.0

Richer style. Like a hug. Very brioche nose. Body and faint sweetness make this suitable for heavier foods or dessert. An aperitif not so much. — 5 years ago

Peter Wassam

9.7

Well shit. Wildly expressive nose of tea, kirsch, saddle, fennel and sage. Started off too cold but with temperature increase opened up to a beautiful, elegant style CDP with cherry, blackberry, and all sorts of rustic garrigueness. A smoky, blue fruit finish. Tannins and acidity and alcohol all in perfect formation. Just awesome — 8 years ago

Paul Delancellotti

9.1

Beautiful wine blueberries and chocolate nice finish — 10 years ago

Rgayton@lakesidevfo.com

10

It is just right. Not too old. Not too young, Well balanced, Goldilocks. The consensus favorite of the night. — 11 years ago

MH

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.5

Once in a lifetime wine! 1977 Joseph Phelps Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from magnum. — 11 years ago

with Joseph