Eric Urbani

9.4

A lineup of 10 August West and Roar Pinots, 2007-2011, all made by wine maker Ed Kurtzman, who attended our tasting! This one was meaty and elegant, my #2 of the group. — 5 years ago

Jay Eagan

9.0

A good Chardonnay with a candied lemon rind finish with descent length. This vintage Janet was still assistant wine maker. — 6 years ago

with Kristine

Peter Sultan

9.2

Favorite maker who brings soul & detail —a decant really makes it sing, this ain’t no one note gamay. Dry, structured, dark fruits ( not cherry compote like beaujo). — 7 years ago

with Owen

Kraig n. Johnson

10

The 1991, with 27 years on it, is a stunner. Going to brown on the rim, but with good fruit remaining and some tannins left. Earthiness does predominate, but still rounded enough to show amazingly well! A testament to the wine maker, as well as the importer and distributor! All in all, an amazing 9.5 , even as it approaches the 30 year mark! Yummm...! KNJ — 8 years ago

Mary Wolf

9.1

Delicious! — 9 years ago

Eric Linderman

9.5

Turtle rock G2 Syrah, Saxum assistant wine maker. Unbelievably rich Syrah with a finish that lasts a minute — 9 years ago

Antonio Galloni

Founder, Vinous

9.8

Yeah, I know, too young. Such is the nature of most restaurant lists. Still, a stunning wine to share with the Vinous map team during our research of Yountville vineyards. — 9 years ago

with Kelli

Joe Santiago

9.0

Berries and mocha. Nice full cab. — 5 years ago

Clementine Swan

10

Ice cubes. Gentle grapefruit. Kasugai peach gummies. — 6 years ago

Jan de Weerd

9.3

We toasted the old Year with Doubleback’s 2014 Cab. Signed by both Drew Bledsoe and the wine maker. Dusty leather came to mind. Deep dark earthy flavors. However, they didn’t transition into a multi-layer complexity. Also the finish was not as intense and grippy as I had hoped for. So contrary to our 2019. Here at the end of the year where Tammy is concluding her mayor tenure after 16 years and 25 years of service to the community and the City. She received overwhelming gratitude and love from folks from all walks of life who felt she had impacted their life for the better. Reflecting back at the honoring we received at Capital Church (my first standing ovation I have received in my life ...it pays to hangout with the big wig 😄), the heart warming, full of grace and gratitude dinner with the Stake Presidents. The emotional, caring, loving, tears and laughter farewell event with the City directors and employees and finally, the 250 community stakeholders, friends and family joining us at the Mayor Tammy farewell dinner at Scentsy. What a grand finale. Cheers 2019! You have been fantastic and your finish will linger forever!!! — 6 years ago

with Tammy

Anne Carman

9.1

Mildly heady aroma with deep black cherry and violets prominent. Exquisite balance and smooth texture allowing the excitement of the cherry notes to zing but in a deftly warmed manner.,straight through to a light harmonious finish. The maker is clearly aimed toward the beloved Bordeaux style and this affords us the local proximity. One of the best Virginia wines we’ve tried and very exciting to know about. — 8 years ago

Justin Cykler

9.5

Isosceles is the flagship wine of Justin vineyards that put Paso Robles on the wine map. The 2014 Isosceles could lay for 10+ years, but also has a ready-now taste that makes it incredibly unique. Another beautiful Cab-driven beauty! — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.7

Block 3 was arguably the Pinot that put Central Otago on the map. The first Grand Cru if you like although Blair Walters now considers Block 5 its equal. — 9 years ago

GHol

9.0

Love, love, love this wine from an ex maker of the revered Penfolds Grange and instigator of RWT.
A gem of a wine that punches well above its price point. 18 was a good vintage but this is already drinking well with some development. It’s going to be stellar in 6-8 years. — 5 years ago

Bev Crair

9.4

Beautiful example of what put our Napa on the map! 2005 and could sit for another few years. — 6 years ago

"Odedi"

9.2

A great Syrah from an Oregon Winery, but the grapes come from California. Made by the previous assistant wine maker of Sine Qua Non.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, vanilla, licorice, wood, chocolates, coffee and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

Needs an hour to open up properly and show some tannins.

Well balanced and complex with a great mouthfeel. Delicious and yummy.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 7 years ago

Kenny Schulman

10

Awesome funky wine - good acid. Fun friends. Great female wine maker. — 8 years ago

with Brittany

James Webb

9.1

Dark fruit and excellence. An experienced wine maker. Very nice, mellow, well built. Worth it. — 8 years ago

Bethany S

9.1

My go to cab. — 9 years ago

Lewis Chester

9.4

1998 vintage. At Cheval Blanc for dinner with Olivier, the wine maker. Medium ruby hue. Dark fruit, dark chocolate, black currant. On the palate, medium acidity, medium minus body, medium plus concentration and medium alcohol. Good finish. Slightly bitter on the end of the palate. Drink now until 2032. Prefer to the 2000 which appears to have aged quicker than this vintage. — 9 years ago