Chris Grimm

9.2

Lavender. This is so amazingly delicious. — 6 years ago

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9.4

The 2015 Syrah (Sonoma Coast) is another of the many highlights in this range from Arnot-Roberts. Inky and intense, and yet light on its feet, the 2015 has it all. Violet, lavender and black pepper add aromatic nuance. The 2015 was done with 100% whole clusters, but the stems aren't especially noticeable. This is a fabulous wine from Duncan Arnot and Nathan Roberts. Even better, it is a stunning value. Don't miss it! (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Mar 2017) — 8 years ago

Mathew Arnold

9.0

$10 bold, little spice, thick n dark, slow sipper in a good way, would buy again. Still like it, but wasn't as impressed 2nd try — 8 years ago

Matt

9.4

A little hot on the nose and palate but still freaking delicious. Nose carries through with red fruit compote, licorice whips, leather, balsam, lavender, roasted herbs, moss, funk, and meat. Palate plays more on compote, licorice, and balsam with kicks of spice and leather. There's that savoriness coming through on the palate as well. Despite some alc. poking out this is really beginning to show well. Expecting more organic earth, black tea, and umami notes in the future but still a brilliant perfume right now. Tannin still has a little edge that keeps the wine balanced. Humbled to try wines like this when I can. 375 ml — 9 years ago

Jon Olson

9.2

Huge aromatics of ripe red fruits. Smooth silky tannins — 9 years ago

KGPeace

9.0

A wine easily shared with someone that doesn't require a label. — 10 years ago

Bill Morgan

8.9

Bold jammy blackberry & currant smooth finish — 10 years ago

Bob Schroeder

9.5

Nice aroma or ripe dark cherries. Dry start with a burst of dark cherries and a clean dry finish. — 10 years ago

Nancy Bariluk-smith

9.1

Refreshing and a tad sweet — 10 years ago

Pierre And Paula Soler

9.0

Solid cab. Black cherries and vanilla flavored — 12 years ago

James Muntz

9.0

Good but unfortunately didn’t wow me the way I hoped? I was looking for a complex mix of the selling descriptors i.e. Rosemary, lavender etc. I got some red fruits but it seemed loose not as tight knit or cohesive as I hoped. Maybe opened too soon (2013 in 2018 NYE)? Have a bottle left - we’ll see about that one in a bit. — 6 years ago

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9.4

A deep, inky wine, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is endowed with serious depth. Here the flavors are unusually dark and intense, with plenty of blue and black stone fruits. Graphite, cloves and licorice contribute to an overall impression of gravitas. Far from an easygoing wine, the 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet needs time in bottle to truly shine. Hints of violet, lavender and plum add the final shades of nuance. All of the signatures of the vintage come through beautifully. The translucent, mineral-laced finish is especially appealing. Frankly, it's hard to put the glass down. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2015) — 8 years ago

Michael Meyer

9.1

This really needs the @Bill Bender photo treatment to deflect the snickering, but it was a surprisingly balanced and delicious wine. #meow — 8 years ago

Jon Hanlon

9.1

Nice, solid. Not very complex — 9 years ago

Casey Nichols

9.5

Awesome, rich and smooth. I definitely opened this at the right age. — 9 years ago

Masayo Kaneko

10

Simply the best cider I've ever tasted. The combination of lavender and black currant are just perfect! — 10 years ago

Greg Wirth

8.9

@Damon Slachter interesting flavor — 10 years ago

Monte McCullough

8.9

Apricot, butter and I taste a little almond. A good Chardonnay fora great price — 10 years ago

Nicol von Schummer-Karn

9.0

Fog Crest 2011 Chardonnay - crisp vanilla lemon and citrus perfectly pairs with crab — 10 years ago

Rob Peterson

9.7

Outstanding value from year to year. Nice balance between oak and fruit. — 12 years ago

Trent Gill

8.9

Nice bite. Def buy again. — 7 years ago

DLynn

Penfolds Ambassador

9.5

I have never smelled so much lavender in my life......in anything... apart from being there. — 7 years ago

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Natalie Griffin

9.5

Darker fruit and some tannins. Well balanced. — 8 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.9

This was the first of the three Chardonnays we got from Flora Springs Winery for #ChardonnayDay. Beautiful moderate intensity yellow, completely clear. Definitely a little tight with some slight creamed butter and corn. Later that evening it developed a more complex nose, with a little nuttiness, wet grass, freshly broken twigs and a slightly perfumed undertone. Moderate acidity (6.5/10) with lots of citrus notes. A little sharp to start but definitely smoothed out and became more rounded with more citrus and light oak influences. Slight tanginess, with a medium body and long finish. Needed the time to balance out and was worth the wait. Drink till 2020. — 9 years ago

Juan Borda

9.1

Inexpensive but very good. — 9 years ago

Jimmy Smith

Director, West and North London Wine School

9.2

2011: all varieties. Meaty, lavender, garden herbs, smoky, but still very vibrant red fruit. Lovely vibrancy of red fruit and all Mouvedre and Grenache aromatics. Sweet fruit, juicy acidity, hot indian spice and liquorice. Plum, cherry, spiced. Quite ready now. — 10 years ago

NJ Beekman

10

Favorite go to wine $15 a bottle. Stags leap re branded/bottles excellent deal! — 10 years ago

Kim Volmer

9.3

Great blend for under $10. TW7 — 10 years ago

Jo Anne B

9.7

Love Washington state wines! This is another great find at a Bin 201 tasting. Floral, citrus and a hint of honey. This goes on my summer must have in the house list! — 11 years ago

Mike Swinford

8.9

Good stuff for $24 (6 yrs ago)... — 12 years ago