Jim McCusker

9.3

A terrific offering from Blair Fox, the 2007 Terra Alta syrah exhibits classic central coast syrah aromas of roasted meat (reminiscent of Alban - though not quite in the same league), along with considerable depth and balance. Probably peaking right now, this was a terrific syrah to share with our dear friends Gavin and Claire on their first night back visiting Michigan! — 10 years ago

with Gavin and Vanessa

Jeff Clavier

9.2

So awesome - these old Chenin wines are just in a league of their own — 11 years ago

with Maurice

Fred Dex

Master Sommelier

9.0

Lean, mean and clean Kerner from Isarco DOC. Mandarin orange, line, stones and touches of white flowers. Jam with some 80s electronic pop like Human League! — 11 years ago

John Kanellopoulos

9.2

Classic all star Pauillac: what not to love: body, color, strength maturity best value for money when considering this plays in the 300-800 euro league of left bank Bordeaux Giants! — 10 years ago

Keith Levenberg

9.5

This is one of the most impressive Gonons to taste on release that I can recall. The sheer amount of stuff going on here puts it in the same league as that jawdropping first vintage of the V.V., although this is not as tannic and therefore more accessible and sweetly fruited. But there is so much stuff here - olives, cracked pepper, barbecue smoke, dark wild-berry fruit given a kick in savoriness with succulent salted meat flavors. And plenty more I can't even try to attach a name to. Leftovers are much dryer and showing the structure, so this'll likely close down at some point, but if you've got some lying around now, don't miss it. — 11 years ago

Peter Heidt

9.3

Some of the staff shows up late... 4th bottle.... Just Tuesday night for me.... spaghetti wine, nothing special... Not even in the league of our earlier picks... — 12 years ago

Kevin Lang

9.0

My first wine on this wine journey! Smelled like fruit but more just like alcohol. It tasted much better than it smelled - fruity and suuuuper smooth. Doesn't seem very tannic or acidic. I've been told it's unstructured, so I kind of want to try reservas now. I love it compared to the stuff I've had before (very cheap); this is in another league! — 10 years ago

Peter Heidt

9.3

...back in NYC. Nanni on 46th. Waiting in Frankie Five Angels and Slots... Dom Pro has to coach little league.... Nice, nice wine... Dark, lots of fruit, real good. — 11 years ago

Kate Kranz Jordan

9.0

2003. Everything still in balance...just enough tannin and acidity, wrapped in spiced berry flavors. This was the right time to drink this one-on the occasion of an Ivy League MBA graduation! — 11 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.8

While the winery is still there, this amphitheater vineyard site is long gone. It made some of the lightest, leanest Cabernet that this sunny state has ever produced. Although at times this wine smelled like a fall leaf pile, it had length and focus in the league of great Champagne. The last glass had revitalized currant fruit and top class texture without any hint of heaviness. A great experience and important piece of California history. Bear Gulch greatness! — 12 years ago