Justin Timsit, MS

Wine Director, The Rittenhouse

9.8

An incredible mastery of Chardonnay from the Maconnais. Honeysuckle, marzipan, nuts, cream, lemon curd, mushroom. Pretty deep — 10 years ago

C C

9.3

A remarkable treat amongst a wine pairing while in Madrid at Santceloni with Brad, SLB & fam, Miguel, & Rubén. A wonderful balance of fruit & tannin in this RdD. Surprisingly affordable mastery. — 10 years ago

Mac Hofeditz

9.8

Happy New Year from San Antonio! — 11 years ago

Chris Scanlan

Sales Amy Atwood Imports

9.9

@Nopasf -I've had a 7 year love affair with these guys... Purely heterosexual I assure you. Tho I admit, the femininity of the Fuchsia -drawn by Nate's grandmother- is as evocative, simple and aesthetic as the the wines themselves This one however, this is their first Syrah in their 'own house'. It's fucking brilliant. And it's unlike the previous vintages, almost as much as it is alike. It's gaining its own frame of reference. Apocryphal in a sense now, but just you wait! This wine is reflective of the strokes of a painter; skill is notable early on, but upon review of multiple efforts one can determine the evolution of mastery. This Syrah is stunning. Some obnoxious notes as the wine has changed over the last 2 hours: upon opening a touch of dissolved CO2 is evident, opens to a nose of cranberries (not typical Syrah blueberry) cracked black peppercorn, leather, sage, glycerin, floral aromas of jasmine -is that not a touch of Fuchsia? Blood Orange/grapefruit citrus aromas. Sunburnt leather. No reduction -how is that possible? Rustic tannins on the mouth -jagged and edgy but clean as a whistle, not grippy, not fruity not typical California crap Syrah... cranberry like acidity and tartness. A metallic element to the taste, slightly coppery, but without that copper tang, more like quartz and granite ground to powder and hitting the tongue with saline minerals and wet stone. I must have more. And the floral tones... last for days. This shit is underpriced. — 12 years ago

Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

9.3

Mastery of acidity and the year; 1996; honied-brulee-baked sugar; sooo ripe; in humming condition #drinkchampagne #drinkvintage #champagne #gosset #1996 #ay — 10 years ago

Flyingfish55

9.6

I understand more and more why you react the way you do bcs lately I just wAnt to 💣on people not acting how I want them to act.....
But it's not my choice how they live their life's, and I have to practice non judgment and unconditional love -buddhist level mastery 10, the day spent at this winery was one of the best days of my life — 10 years ago

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Will Costello MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas

9.2

again. whole bunch mastery. boom guess the dynamite — 11 years ago

Daniel Bailey

Sommelier Mastros Steakhouse

9.0

American Rhone classic. GMSCT blend. Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Counoise, Tannat - each one displays its well played part in the blend. A pure mastery of winemaking. 100% estate fruit, dry farmed, organically, on West Paso limestone, strained to plump perfection on vine. There is an evolution of flavors on this wine that last throughout its long finish. — 10 years ago

Aaron Pott

9.6

Almost flawless wine from the Wizard of Spring Mtn. What a mastery he has of an odd vintage. Red currants, fig, sous-bois. Opened 24 hours. — 10 years ago

Matt Ryan

Hospitality Director Big Basin Vineyards

9.6

Zinfandel/field blend mastery. Layers upon layers of resinous boysenberry, plums, fall leaves and tobacco. Refined, chewy tannins and long focused finish. Balance above all. This stuff absolutely rocks!!!!!! — 11 years ago