Craig Stanfield

9.3

On opening it's lush with velvety tannin, dark fruit, licorice, pepper, and juniper. While it's very good, it's not great on opening. I think with time and air it will improve. After an hour there's a big difference. The flavors are all there but in better harmony and not so jammy. — 8 years ago

Shawn R

9.2

Dazzling nose of white peach, ocean air and roasted pineapple. Well marked-oak, zingy white peach returns as well as lemon, minerals and oyster shell. Those same notes transcend to the finish also showing flowers and herb notes. — 9 years ago

Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

9.1

Perfect marriage of fruit and tannin. Elegant and very well made, if a bit too classical to be truly enthusiastic about. — 9 years ago

Michael Li

8.9

Well balanced fruit without the hit you over the head sweetness of some Zin blends — 9 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Merry Edwards, the "Queen of Pinot" just keeps on going with greatness. Ruby with aromas of ripe fruits and earthy spice. On the palate red berry flavors with a bramble texture and mushroom notes. Well integrated tannins with good balance. A good grip of minerality hits on the lingering finish. The cellar will add benefit to this outstanding wine. — 9 years ago

Michael Walker

9.8

Super tasty. Perfectly balanced. Needs about 30 mins to open up. Goes well with grass fed chianti-soaked short ribs with Parmesan polenta. — 10 years ago

Lee Jackson

9.6

Elyse is an amazing wine. The Zin is smooth and pairs well with a good steak. — 10 years ago

M. Ventre

9.2

Very polished, nice supporting acid, like a lemon cream pie. drinking very well right now- and was fantastic on a day like yesterday #hotaugustwhites #shafer — 10 years ago

Ryan Lopez

9.2

Beautiful! Dark fruit, well balanced! Another Pax Mahle success! — 11 years ago

Conrad Cyriax

9.3

Well balanced - strong finish — 11 years ago

Marty McNees

9.1

Drinking pretty well. Impressive, considering the poor vintage. — 8 years ago

Jennifer Whitney

9.3

Well-balanced. Drink again. — 8 years ago

Daryl Calhoun

9.5

Kudos and many thanks to @Martin G Rivard for sharing this exceptional VHR!! 2 HR decant and paired with a homemade barbecue chicken pizza (really, this carries well!). Thanks to @Ryan Mitchell for purchasing the sweet potato soufflé and corn bread sides to complete the meal. Inky dark with hint of tobacco, smoke and red currents. Tannins already smoothing for a 2013, but this could sit and improve for years a la @David Trumper. Many thanks again @Martin G Rivard, look forward to returning the favor!! — 9 years ago

with Ryan

Alex Kegelmeyer

9.0

Citrusy with a strong aroma of orange zest, fresh coriander and sal del mar, finishing smoothly with a palate cleansing clean high acid taste. Pairs well with salmon, sautéed mushrooms, summer evenings. — 9 years ago

Julie Obermeyer

9.2

This had aged well. Tannins have softened but dark fruit still shines through. Finish lingers. — 10 years ago

.

9.0

More prominent spice than other vintages I've had, as well as some alcoholic warmth. Strikes me as a winter cab. ;) — 10 years ago

Steve Mitchell

9.5

Seghesio Zinfandel that drinks well now and will continue to improve. Full bodied with a nice complex finish. — 10 years ago

with Jo

Martin Redmond

8.9

Medium ruby color with muted damp earth, cherry, and spice aromas. On the palate it's medium-bodied and fruit forward with a silky texture, soft well integrated tannins and intense ripe baked cherry, cranberry and hint of cola and spice flavors. Medium finish. 2011 Vintage — 10 years ago

Paul Riccomini

8.9

Should pair well with duck. — 11 years ago

John Kemper

10

The '09 Carlisle Zinfandel 'Montafi Ranch' is a black-purple glass-staining monster of a wine. Nothing is subtle about this black raspberry jam and licorice infused blockbuster. It is more balanced and finely etched than most high alcohol RRV Zins. Well-integrated tannins brace the tongue while leading to a lengthy and satisfying finish. As good as it gets! — 13 years ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.2

V13. Well balanced. Soft floral and tobacco nose melds with rich blackberry fruit and a thick , dry peppery finish. Would work with grilled meats and spicy condiments — 8 years ago

James Gourley

9.6

Excellent expression. The nose billows out of the glass, with black maraschino cherries, menthol, and wilted rose petals. The acidity accentuates everything on the palate. Well-balanced spicy fruit with schist and sandstone highlights. The acidity sings through to the finish. Great wine. — 9 years ago

Kirk F

9.1

Wine of the night, 2016 Fall Wine Tasting. Well, it tied for first and ties go to the Guest! Agree with other raters on this one. Don't let the label fool u, this is a serious wine. Not Kosta serious but damn good. — 9 years ago

with Avery, Kelly and 4 others

Erin O'Hagan

9.5

Per recommendations from shipment - to be drank from 2017 onward. I was curious though. Decanted for many many hours. By 6 hours in - it was fantastic. Well worth the wait. Dark berries, chocolate and a tobacco almost earthy finish. Will be incredible in years to come. — 9 years ago

Jon Fine

9.0

reliable. Friendly. Plays well with others. — 9 years ago

Lauren Marino

9.1

Fruit forward well structured Pinot noir from small Russian River producer. Delicious. — 9 years ago

with Chris

David L

9.5

14' This is an extraordinarily well made chard. It would be a shame, if you drink this on its own.FOOD!(I know what you're thinking… California Chard)Very light golden in color/almost see-through. The nose is slate & honeydew. The glass is filled with peach, banana peel, bedrock. The acidity washes everything clean form your palate.The balance between fruit, acidity & oak is close to perfect. Very much old world. Gargiulo has nothing about whites on the website??#Gargiulo Whites...get some! — 10 years ago

R Howell

8.9

Light yet long on the palette. 2012 in early 2015 went down very well. Stood up to filet mignon nicely.
— 10 years ago

Mintu Turakhia

9.0

This was kept for way too long but drank suprisingly well for a Kistler. — 11 years ago

Mark Heal

9.8

Turley Zin, 2000. Best Zin I've had, aged well. — 12 years ago