Elmira Olson

10

Lance really liked it. A. Bit sweeter — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Certainly a very good Napa producer that still largely flies under the radar. This is delicious.

The nose is a 95. Ruby currants & cassis, dark chocolate wrapped in bright & withering dark, purple, red flowers laid on violets with baking & dark Middle Eastern spices dashed on top. Boysenberries, mulberries, slightly, candied & ruby raspberries, black raspberries, baked, black plum, strawberries on the high nose, star anise, black licorice, mocha, caramel, limestone, dry sage, thyme, touch of rosemary, dry top soil, black, rich earth, slightly moist clay with light notes of dark berry cola & dark fruit roll-ups.

The palate is; round, ripe, lush, juicy and simply delicious. The round tannins are; slightly tarry, meaty with cocoa powder. This is a good check on the 12 which, is still ascending. The structure & tension are just get to their good drinking point. The length & balance are really good with better things ahead. She is an elegant beauty. This has another 15 plus years of good drinking ahead of it. However, the 12 vintage has always drunk well young. Dark cassis & currants, boysenberries, mulberries, slightly, candied & ruby raspberries, black raspberries, baked, black plum, strawberries, star anise, black licorice, mocha, melted caramel, dark spices with lots of palate heat, vanillin, clove, nutmeg, light cinnamon, limestone, dry sage, thyme, touch of rosemary, dry tobacco, wood shavings, graphite, dry underbrush, dry top soil, black, rich earth, slightly moist clay with light notes of dark berry cola & dark fruit roll-ups. The acidity is round, voluptuous & holds the slightly elevated alcohol level. The finish is all you want in a wine; ripe, ruby, juicy, balanced with warm earthiness that slides into spices that persist endlessly.

Photos of; the rotating waterfall/ball as viewed from their amazing terrace patio, the Estate with their signature windmill, tasting room and kitchen and their patio with views of the Estate and valley floor. — 6 years ago

Joe Estrada

10

My favorite......it’s what some Pinot Noirs wish they could be — 7 years ago

with Brad, Sue and 2 others

Courtney Francis

9.0

Smooth and Lance almost liked it! — 7 years ago

Tim Martins

10

Memories of Martinborough, NZ. This was our favorite winery in NZ. Lance the winemaker recommended aging this bottle until 17-19, so we opened it now. Fantastic Pinot. — 8 years ago

with Karen

Lauren Michelle

9.0

Easy drinking, fruity white. — 9 years ago

Lucy Roper

9.5

Naked wines. Drank at windmill. Rich flavour but smooth and easy to drink. Would have again — 5 years ago

Joe Estrada

9.5

A SPECTACULAR Grenache!!! — 6 years ago

Joe Estrada

9.4

An awesome red blend, glad I have 4 more!!! — 6 years ago

with Brad, Greg and 1 other

Duke Zurek

9.4

Beautiful wine, gift from our mate Lance. Grateful! — 7 years ago

with Tammy

Patrick Hu

9.1

Granny Smith, honey. — 7 years ago

Joe Estrada

9.2

LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT!! — 8 years ago

Joe Estrada

9.1

Mouthwatering........ — 8 years ago

with Sue

Joe Estrada

9.6

Because I can & it’s AWESOME!!!! #SSCO @Keith Saarloos @Greg Saarloos @Brad Saarloos — 5 years ago

with Brad and Greg

Joe Estrada

9.8

This Syrah gets better & better, enjoying with a Rib-Eye, Sweet Potatoes & Roasted Broccoli — 6 years ago

with Brad, Greg and 1 other

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Named for Lance Ellmans’ daughter, Alexis, the fruit comes from Claire’s Vineyard, in the Sonoma Coast AVA. Ruby with aromas of berry fruit, citrus & floral spice. On the palate, raspberry and cherry, tangy, with cedar notes & earthy tones. Bright acidity, soft expressive tannins, lingering finish ending with hints of woody spice. — 7 years ago

Matthew Brotze

9.0

From Lance — 7 years ago

Paul H

9.2

It may have just been a good day or it may have been a really good bottle of wine. But this Syrah is really enjoyable. A little more blackberry than blueberry to me. Touch of pepper and licorice add to the beautiful finish. There is not a lot of this made and you owe it to yourself to try it before it is gone. #saarloosandsons #syrah #ballardcanyon #fatmanterrace #winestagram — 7 years ago

Karla Alfred

9.1

Light, complex, easy to sip or enjoy with food. We paired with a variety of flatbread pizzas. — 8 years ago

with Daniel

Joseph Locke

9.7

Had with lance at fuel and fuddle — 8 years ago