Rob Iracane

9.0

Surprisingly refined and restrained expression of Pinot noir. Paired with polenta and chicken not too overly seasoned to hide the subtlety of the wine. — 4 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

8.9

The diversity of wines “Made in California” is astounding especially up the coastal area’s of and in the Sierra foothills close to Sacramento. Very nice Rose unfiltered. Lime and red currants - fresh and bright. — 6 years ago

Joe F

9.0

Nose: tobacco, black cherry, plum, “scented marker” or “circus peanut” aroma. Taste: cooked fruit, raisin, maybe cotton candy?, after open for a while had chocolate, complex, perfectly balanced with cleansing tannins — 6 years ago

David Hulsey

8.9

We normally don't care for whites, but we like this one. Light & smooth. — 7 years ago

Jay Kline

9.2

US Post Office Box, dry erase marker, green banana, with some tropical fruit. A boat load of minerals. This is Petit Chablis?? — 7 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.7

You haven’t really lived until you’ve tasted Russell Bevan’s wine. His 2014 Ontogeny had me exclaiming “OH.... Daaaaayuuuum....” after my first sniff, and then again after each of the subsequent eight or ten sips with various and usually increasing changes in inflection. Blackberry compote drenched in crème de cassis accented with smoked brisket and white flowers. Tertiary notes of lavender, leather, a faint tinge of brett, and a little magic marker provide an exotic backdrop for a wine that exudes its own Napa style. — 8 years ago

Craig Daniels

8.9

Lovely expression of Xinomavro!
Nice and dry with essence of sharpie marker. — 4 years ago

Ken Z

9.0

Drank 2/21/20. Tasting event. Tasting pour.

Black fruit, earth, tar, and magic marker on the nose. Well balanced, with blackberry, black cherry, and earth flavors.

4/21/8/5/4 +50 = 92 pts — 6 years ago

Andrew Lohse

8.9

Lavender, spice/cardamon, permanent marker — 6 years ago

Arden Barnett

9.3

Whole cluster, unfiltered, funky goodness! High acid with heavy notes of underripe strawberries and cherries. Drew Huffine’s latest project. 11.9% abv! — 7 years ago

Drew Cordes

9.1

Strong licorice and black cherry, black plum on the nose. Almost inky like a magic marker. Confirmed on palate but smooth and elegant. Low acid, low tannin. Integrated coconutty oak. Great wine. — 7 years ago

AJ Thomson

8.9

Oaky, vanilla, dark fruit, magic marker, — 8 years ago

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.3

Every single northern Rhône Syrah marker clearly delineated and hung on an open knit frame. I don't think these turn into the ethereal masterpieces of say, Allemand, but rather they offer an airy, drink-now visceral pleasure. — 8 years ago

Daron Watson

9.1

crushed granite, felt tip marker, violets, dark berry patch ~ blackberry, currants, soft licorice & powdered stones — 5 years ago

Joe F

8.9

Dark fruits, strawberry, light oak/vanilla, full bodied, balanced alcohol, moderate to strong tannins on finish, slight “scented marker” finish. — 6 years ago

Meg Herring

8.9

Dark delicious compact flavors. Would have made it over the 9.0 marker but I felt it lacked a touch of acidity and I guess I’m in a critical mood today 😆 — 6 years ago

Ken Z

9.1

Drank 2/21/19. Tasting event. Tasting pour.

Tar and sweet black cherry with some magic marker. Dark flavors, with blackberry, tar, soil and big tannins long, drying finish.

4/21/8/4/4 +50 =91
. — 7 years ago

Ken Z

9.2

Drank 7/12/18. Tasing event.

Big nose of jammy red and black fruit mixed with licorice and cocoa powder (magic marker?) Blackberry and black licorice on the palate with leather and dusty tannins. Dark fruit, spice, and tannins (well integrated) on the finish.

4/23/7/4/4 + 60 = 92 pts. — 7 years ago

with JT

Aaron Means

9.1

Drinks extra fresh and lively. Superb acidity that's lifts the blue and black fruits. A little "magic marker" on the nose that translates to the palate which subtracts a point, but this is quality. — 8 years ago

Daniel Argandona

9.3

Incredible. A marker for this grape. Period. — 8 years ago