Erik Longabardi

9.5

So fresh, lean and floral. Not grassy. Pure joy — 8 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.2

Blackberries and greenness. Still think this is young 5 years out. — 9 years ago

with Lynne

Kim Stanbro

9.0

Excellent GSM!!! — 9 years ago

with Amy, Dave and 1 other

Alexander Vadas

9.3

Old school - charming - took a moment to show — 9 years ago

Ravinder Kingra

9.3

For the price it was great. — 10 years ago

Ladykat

9.3

Quintessential Rioja . Old school. Crianza so 6-12mo in barrel. Lopez de Heredia age in HUGE barrels. Only American oak. Super vibrant n fresh . Built to age. Gran reserva by any other standard. Their reserva is a 2002. 65%tempranillo 15%garnacho the rest Mazuelo & Gracianp — 10 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.3

Impressive stuff; lovely old school aromatics highlighted by pan fried herbs, dusty tannins, nice acidity, pure cassis fruit and a great "Tuscan" feel. Truly well made and grafted to age gracefully. — 10 years ago

Lorie Perrone

9.0

Great #Merlot from @HopeFamilyWines at the $15 and under price point. — 11 years ago

P A

9.2

Always a good bet — 11 years ago

Rob Parsons

8.9

Look for other central coast Chardonnays — 12 years ago

Josh Bernstein

8.9

This a fantastic bottle from a local vineyard. It has flavored of Chocolate but finishes like a nice light Pinot — 12 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.3

Red currant and black raspberry, plus some raspberry leaf (greenness and tannin). Good acid, could still age a bit longer. — 8 years ago

with Lynne

Adriana Fabbro

9.3

Can't believe I've held on to this treasure for so long! Cedar and sandalwood on the nose. Silky with a bright and savory--almost vegetal--finish. Perfect with filet and steak-house style garlicky creamed spinach. These grapes were picked when I was still in high school! — 9 years ago

Spinning_spins

9.6

This red took a full 2 hours to open up, but the cedar, spice, raspberry and young leather aromas are growing, gradually, in intensity. Now (2 hrs later) the spice and vivacity are off the freakin chart! Very youthful, well-balanced, nuanced. Old school Bordeaux-like, but seems higher in acidity. However, while the acidity is medium+, it is tempered by full, red fruit, 13.5% abv, present but non-intrusive tannins, and a medium-bodied texture with excellent length (over 1 minute). The other factor is the one that says "Wow!", and that is definitely true here. Memorable and unique, I must get more for the wine fridge. — 9 years ago

Sarah Knoefler

8.9

Breaking out all the old ridge. Still pretty fresh with lots of blackberry and spice. — 10 years ago

Josh Luhn

Luhn Wine Consulting Owner, Luhn Family Wines

9.1

Old school. — 10 years ago

Koire Rogers

9.6

Stunning, beautiful old school Napa. Bright acidity, tart cherries, and very earthy. Bordeaux-like — 10 years ago

Flavio Menezes

9.1

Very tight right now. Old school, will need at least 10 years. — 10 years ago

Tina Termsomket

9.6

Carried this back 8 years ago when i visited Bodega the first time. This wine is traditional classic old school Rioja- earthy and fully developed primary nose, soft acid n tannin, haunting finish... 🍷💃 — 11 years ago

with Jon

Tom Kobylarz

9.1

In a great drinking window now with an easy 5 more years to go. Old school aromas and flavors of stems, peppercorns, meat, and crushed blueberries with a good old school funk. #pegau #chateuneuf — 12 years ago

with Javier and TJ

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

On the nose, dark fruit profile of; blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, cherries, poached strawberries, dry dark florals, dark soils with light volcanic minerals. On the palate, M-M+ tannins, black raspberries, raspberries, black cherries, blackberries, cherries, poached strawberries, black licorice, sweet lifting spices, strong; clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & vanilla, blue fruits round out the longer finish, big chalkiness, some leather & volcanic minerals. The tannins soften & fruits lean on the longer finish with good round acidity. Photos of another vista outside Queenstown, long shot of the tasting room and outside garden grounds. — 8 years ago

Matt Ryan

9.4

Cherries and leaf litter. Old school. Love it! — 9 years ago

Chris LoRusso

9.5

Very special Chardonnay from Spring Mountain with a perfect balance of Oak and acidity. — 9 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.4

Sometimes you don't want to analyze, and just enjoy. This was one of those moments. — 9 years ago

with Lynne

Joe Wendland

10

By far favorite wine.....sweet easy to drink and delicious — 10 years ago

Matt Kalaycio

10

What a value! Full bodied, balanced, wonderful. — 10 years ago

Jason Hemming

8.9

Nice old school Rioja. Bright cherry, dried tobacco and dill. Great acidity — 10 years ago

PABA

9.2

Small head. Lightly cloudy. Nicely balanced. — 11 years ago

Kell Mc

8.9

Smooth, slightly dry finish — 11 years ago

Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

10

Old school Bordeaux. — 12 years ago