Kevin Bohlin

9.4

Beautiful! Russian River at its very best, the Allen Vineyard is all about finesse and this bottle was exceptional. Rose Petals and sweet strawberry with earl grey tea and potpourri spices with a mesmerizing silky texture. The classic WS acidity structure has relaxed without being tired, maybe this is its peak? Doesn’t seem faded and slowing as far as I can tell but no reason to wait! — 7 years ago

Shawn R

9.5

Perfumed nose of cola, bing cherry hints of nutmeg, cardamom and leather. Acid in this wine integrates well, giving it lift from the front to the back of the palate. Soft textured showing cashmere, sassafras and blueberry. Long supple finish. My favorite of the WS line up. — 8 years ago

JJ Lumia

8.9

Current and mushroom bouquet. Plum and licorice flavors, little heavy on the licorice. Medium bodied. A WS Top 100. — 8 years ago

Brian Reedy

9.5

One of my favorite vineyards of WS. — 9 years ago

with Sarah

Loren Gesinsky

9.3

1st time having Foss. Seems like great and distinctive addition to WS portfolio. — 9 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.2

Prior tasting notes mostly apply. Pear, melon and mineral. Some honey notes showing through. Crisp and juicy with some small oak influence. The mineral finish is long and mouthwatering. More developed than 6 months ago. A WS Top 100, and a terrific QPR. — 10 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.0

A strong bouquet of cherry and earth. Raspberry, earth and fresh cut herb flavors dominate. Strong, grippy tannins have bite and will help this age well. Hold if you have, or give a long decant. WS Top 100. — 10 years ago

Matt Krueger

9.3

Good balance for WS. — 11 years ago

Josh Bennethum

9.6

The 2011 Wine Spectator wine of the year. 100 points by WS. This bottle lives up to the accolades. Wowza! — 11 years ago

Tim Burke

10

A gift from Bob's own cellar, my first WS that Burt Williams made himself. Spectacular! And wine the way it was, 13.2% alcohol — 12 years ago

John B

9.2

I see why this is WS #3 WOTY. Complex, immediately drinkable and a great value. Chianti Classico is such a great choice for those of us that don’t have a basement cellar and endless bank account to purchase wines and wait a decade for them to be drinkable. — 7 years ago

Ron R

9.3

I’ve always had a sweet spot for this producer. When I saw the WS rating, I had to try it.
It’s my sort of Napa cab, without the nosebleed at the checkout. Rich, plush nose of coffee and maple syrup. Presents with depth and texture on the palate. Tannins are ripe, indicating longevity. I’m going back to the well! — 8 years ago

with Mo

Boris Mathiszik

8.9

So here comes the WS of the year top 100 # 41 tannat from Uruguay but I don’t quite see the 90 points. Maybe more decanting and more focus next time... — 8 years ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.2

Delicious Brunello. WS 94 Pts. I don’t see it quite there, but beautiful wine. Winner of tasting. — 8 years ago

Владимир Иванов

9.0

полностью готово, гладкие танины, средняя кислотность, сильная ароматика (черная смородина, табак, дерево глубокое и теплое); долгое послевкусие; WS 92 — 9 years ago

Jim Wagonfeld

9.0

WS95. #3 WOTY 2013. Red and dark fruit, earth. Lots of wood and a short finish. Decent but not great imho. Perhaps an effect of the hot year. Overrated by WS I think. — 10 years ago

with Valerie and Judy

JJ Lumia

9.2

Different notes from last tasting. Black cherry wrapped in generous heaping of currant and clove. Finish is spice-filled and memorable. WS Top 100. — 10 years ago

Dave Wood

9.3

Fabulously full with great acidity and balance. This was possibly the best WS I have had to date. — 10 years ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

Went very well with the crown roast!! #33 WS 2013 Top 100 — 11 years ago

Rafael Landestoy

9.1

This was WS wine of the year a little while back and it was lovely. Not sure woty worthy but excellent nonetheless. — 12 years ago

with Ilida

Kevin Bohlin

9.1

A big year at 14.4% so that sweet red fruit is starting to fade and lose acidity, with air it gained interest with rose petals and that chalky quartz. It was a delight to drink from a great vineyard. Not built to improve at this point and it seems this period of WS was more for immediate pleasure and that time has passed. — 8 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.6

Wow wow wow WINE OF THE YEAR 2013 WS! I see why. — 8 years ago

Shay A

9.4

What a Friday group tasting put on by Dan! Killer wines. 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 5 reds, 1 dessert. All blind.

This was my favorite of the 3 WS pinots. Muddled raspberries, juicy cranberries, and a killer dusty/earthy finish. This is drinking really well right now. I actually guessed mid-2000s WS Pinot ✔️. — 8 years ago

with Dan and Weston

Ken Z

9.1

Drank 4/4/18. Nice pairing with steak fajitas.

Nose of cassis with some earthy notes. Flavors of tar, blackberry, black cherry, earth, and some red fruits on the midpalate. Finishes with red cherry, firm, drying tannins, and some oak, vanilla, and spice notes. Long finish. This could go another 10-15 years, but is nice now with some decanting.

3/21/8/4/5 +50 = 91 pts

WS went 93 pts on this. I can't quite get there, but it is one of the best wines I've had at this price point ($17 total wine) — 8 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.4

From the Haro-Lumia Tasters' Dozen. Apparently I had this almost a year ago; I have zero recollection. Anyway....slightly different tasting notes. A lot of rich blackberry fruit, mixed with some accents of plum, followed by a lot of road tar and hints of chocolate. Rich with a lot of depth. Amazing now, but patience will be rewarded. A WS Top 100. — 9 years ago

JJ Lumia

9.2

This is really under-rated. I can see why. You need to want this. The initial blackberry is immediately overtaken by a heaping amount of road tar and tobacco. It's awesome, but not for everyone. Velvety mouthfeel, but the tannins remain powerful on the finish. Needs some more time to settle down. WS Top 100. Terrific value here. Practically stole this for $20. — 10 years ago

Velma Cooper

9.3

Velma had this 10 years ago

James K

9.3

WS #6 WOTY. Great with steak. — 10 years ago

with Kyle

Rich Grasso

9.9

lives up to its WS wine of the year tag. Silky smooth and earthy. Amazingly well balanced wine. — 11 years ago

with Bruce

Jason Gestring

9.4

93 points ws. Great wine with filet! — 12 years ago