Ming L

9.3

The 2010 Esprit de Beaucastel from Tablas Creek was a tough act to follow, but this elegant Rhône blend from Sonoma just did that.

The nose was quite similar with aroma of blue fruits and earthy elements with hint of violet, it was the palate that set it apart: soft, complex and deep, with great texture and beautiful acidity that adds the tension. Elegant and seamless.

Kale Anderson was the long time wine maker at Pahlmeyer, and Kale wines are all vineyard-specific. Worth seeking out. — 6 years ago

Maggie Harrison

9.0

2012 tasted 1/1/19 citrus rind, reduced currant, ripe red cherry, and lovely fresh violet notes Initially. The alc didn’t show until day 2. Quite light on the palate for the alc on day 1 though while packing a ton of complexity. I wished that I had drank it all on night 1 but I had to be fresh in the AM! I like Tegan’s wines very much and honestly? I did not expect this to be a favorite vi years and it wasn’t. I’m saving the faves for a few more years. — 6 years ago

Nick Ferrall

9.2

Another winner from the Towe family. Ripping lemon acidity with a slight oak presence for me, which I might be confusing for its move through malo. Excited to explore more of their wines! — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Light and bright Ruby, lightest CA Pinot, more of an OR color. Tons of fruit and floral aromas that meld well together. Strawberry and cherry on the palate with mild spice wrapped up in a vivid acidity package. Mild soft tannins, elegant style, medium body, lingering ending with a fruity mineral ending. Very nice! Tastes great, but a couple af years could benefit, but hard to resist if you see a bottle on the menu as I did. — 7 years ago

John W

9.6

Deep Ruby coloration. On the nose, anise and cherry, berry and hints of tobacco. On the palate, plum, cherry, dark berry jammy finish with strong complements of vanilla. — 9 years ago

Kyle Mueller

9.6

Incredible wine. Beautiful on the nose and a smooth velvety feel. Need to find more... — 9 years ago

Charles D Cummings

9.0

Really love the Seghesio brand, so we picked the Home Ranch. Had a lot of mixed fruits on the nose. Also big fruit on the tongue, raspberry and blackberry with a little spice and oak. Like this year but I prefer the 2009! — 9 years ago

John Lin

9.0

Had the 2010 Roll Ranch with Christmas dinner of prime rib, baby artichokes, asparagus, roasted potatoes. Had this after a 1999 Dalla Valle Cabernet. A little thin on first sip and not a as full as the regular cuvée. Losing fruit? Energized and vibrant for an older vintage. After some time in the glass, the wine filled out and is improving. Maybe decant? — 9 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

Chris Scanlan

Sales Amy Atwood Imports

8.9

Elegant. A lovely change from the dense, Syrah like pinot coming out of Cali. — 11 years ago

Bob Schroeck

9.0

Drank on 8/23/2019; Vintage 2013 — 6 years ago

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9.4

Glistening magenta. Displays expansive, spice- and mineral-accented red/dark berry preserve scents that take on incense and lavender flourishes with air. Juicy, seamless and energetic on the palate, offering densely packed black raspberry, cherry liqueur and exotic spice flavors that show sharp delineation and back-end thrust. Finishes impressively long and smooth, with resonating red fruit, floral notes and velvety, harmonious tannins that make a cameo appearance. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, June 2019) — 6 years ago

Billy L.

9.4

1 hr decant, excellent as always!
Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻 — 7 years ago

Kyle Groombridge

9.2

Pure RRV feel. Loads of ripe red fruit and cinnamon on the nose. Palate is gorgeously silky. Pure fruit. Beauty. — 7 years ago

Greg Helmer

9.4

Pleasant rich flavors; clean minearaly aroma; an elegant Sauv Blanc — 8 years ago

Doctor No

9.2

Floral, slightest hint of candy on the nose. Rich but weightless. Layered and impeccably balanced. — 9 years ago

Raul Puga

9.2

2010 vintage. Really crisp and refreshing. A little age really did wonders. Very good — 9 years ago

John Schlechter

9.7

WOW - takes wine to another level balanced tannins inky blueberries a bit high on the alcohol but delicious — 9 years ago

with Marta

Ryan Crosbie

9.3

Bonus! We had the 2010 and the 2011. I'm going to rate the 2010 here. The nose and first sip were dark and black fruit forward. Smelled less like zin and more like a Bordeaux. Taste and finish had nice structure, round edges, and a lasting, full bodied kick. We preferred the 2010 to the 2011, which was a juicier and more fruity red. — 10 years ago

Rob Sternthal

9.2

Purple ink. — 10 years ago

Jason Burch

9.6

Some would say jammy, some would say fruit forward. I say amazing. I'd spread it on toast if I could. So fruity it should be illegal. — 12 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

A full-body Pinot! Deep Ruby with berry aromas, floral and garden spice. On the palate ripe strawberry and dried cherry fruit with vanilla spice and cedar notes. The wine is well structured, silky smooth tannins, balanced acidity carry the wine to a lingering spicy finish. Very Nice! — 6 years ago

TheSkip

9.4

As always, so on point! — 6 years ago

Ben Madonna

9.5

Super rich and smooth. Still great fruit for a wine this old. Dark purple color and lingers on the palate. — 7 years ago

Al Shikoh

8.9

Dark ruby violet. Blackberry, graphite, and a slight herbal note on the nose. Dense and concentrated red and black fruits on the palate with prominent, chunky tannins and long, gravelly finish. Blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot fermented with native yeasts then aged 19 months in 50% new French oak. Made by Diana Snowden wife of Jeremy Seysses of Domaine Dujac in Burgundy. Would undoubtedly benefit from more time in the bottle. 14.5% ABV. $50. — 7 years ago

with Kelly

Daniel Ribeth

9.0

This is a good wine. On sweeter side but enjoyable! — 9 years ago

Valerie Harrell

9.0

Struggling to explain this cab! Intoxicating nose. Not overly rich/full.... but not thin either. Not syrupy , not dry.... sort of 'in the middle' on all counts... But yet smooth & great flavor! A bit sweet at first but after decanting = wow! Def buy again. Dana - I think you'd like!!! — 9 years ago

with Dana

Paul J

9.0

Lovely, deep nose! Extremely soft on the palate with nice blackberry and plum flavors. Even a little spice. Fades pretty quick for an '09 Napa Cab and isn't as bold and powerful as I would have expected. Not bad but probably $20 bucks too high in price. Wife rated it 90/91. — 9 years ago

with Brooke

Paul Mason

9.0

A bit oaky on day 1, better on day 2 and even better on day 3. — 10 years ago

Kyle Mueller

9.5

Restaurant had half off wine and let me get this one. Long finish that goes on for days..... Great opportunity to try a great wine! — 10 years ago