Jim McCusker

9.3

Classic (maybe somewhat over the top) zin-driven wine from Paso. The wine clocks in at 16%, but if you cool it down a few degrees it comes into focus. Intense berry flavor (particularly given its age), this has nice complexity on the palate thanks to Matt Trevisan’s skill at blending. Not sure how much longer this will evolve...but I see no reason to wait any longer for this one. Drink up! — 5 years ago

with Vanessa

David Zimmerman

9.4

Grilled lobster and this bottle with @King Lawrence . appreciate the great juice @Matt Courtney — 6 years ago

Robert Rothfield

9.4

Great nose, vibrant red fruit....Matt Courtney is killing it...I like these pinots even more than his chards which is saying something — 7 years ago

Karen Karpick

9.0

valentines dinner w matt & david — 7 years ago

with Matt

Susie Kuess

8.9

With matt at ragazza. We both liked it, darker fruit Nebbiolo but easy drinking without being jammy — 7 years ago

Phyllis Graeser

10

Part of Angel box — 8 years ago

Jason Gavin

9.6

First vintage from new winemaker, Matt Courtney. Wow! Big Wine. Love it! — 9 years ago

Dana Lee

9.0

Oscars. Thank you Matt and Jessica!! Delicious. — 9 years ago

Rebecca Hopkins

PR Folio Fine Wine Partners

10

Complex, beguiling aromas of white pear, honey, layers of almond meal, creme brûlée, custard. Terrific mouth watering acidity. Thanks Matt — 10 years ago

Jeff Revious

9.2

Flagstaff House w Matt, Carlin & Scott — 11 years ago

Paul Roach

9.6

Daddy likely....drank it w 2 tomahawk steaks...f’n A Cotton!!!! — 5 years ago

Robb Moody

9.4

Smooth and silky. Great flavor. Really enjoyed this wine. With Matt and Hannah!! — 6 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.1

Inky purple in the glass with aromas of blueberry, plum, savory bacon fat, black licorice, and spices. 3% Viognier adds some floral lift. Full bodied and juicy on the palate with nice structure. Made by Matt Dees and barrel aged in French oak which is only 30% new. Although not as powerful as the ‘13, it shows a bit more finesse. 14.5% alcohol. $60. — 7 years ago

with Lisa and Kelly

Jim McCusker

9.2

Terrific wine from Matt Trevisan, the 2009 Sticks and Stones is grenache-driven with a lot of mourvedre and a touch of syrah. Very elegant on the palate - probably is peaking now so I wouldn't recommend holding onto it much longer - but a great example of a mid-level Rhone-style blend from Paso. — 7 years ago

with Vanessa

John Rutherford

9.2

Dark cherry forward within the first few mins of opening. — 7 years ago

with Tommy

Joe D

10

Pretty damn good, Matt. Sorry for your loss and here's to you and your family! — 9 years ago

with Nick

Kevin O'Connor

9.6

Killer! Thanks @Matt Ryan — 9 years ago

Steven Schoenfeld

9.0

Very forward does not remind me that much of the last time I had a Caymus SS (which was vintages from the 90s). Cherry and French vanilla, very easy to drink right now. Went well with the lamb I had. Thanks to Matt for bring this and the Astralis to dinner. Was worth the corkage. — 9 years ago

Zach Behrens

9.0

Sense of steel and flowers. — 10 years ago

Abigail Keene-Babcock

9.0

Matt Daniel 1983 birthday — 11 years ago

David L

9.3

14’ Arista UV-EL Diablo Vineyard Chardonnay. Old world!?! Burgundian style!?! Needs another year or more!!
Rich & layered. White flowers, white peach, fig, minerality. Light on its feet. Very well-made Chardonnay.

Matt Courtney winemaker, somebody I enjoy following. Matt started up Ferren wines a few years back. EDIT- Your worst fears... last glass was better then the first. WAIT until 2020/21.
He also had an 8/10 year apprenticeship with Helen Turley at Marcassin. — 6 years ago

Jarrett byrnes

9.2

Big and rich, but strangely light on the palette. Lovely. — 6 years ago

Ed Chin

9.0

Well made Matt but left me wanting — 7 years ago

Anthony Biagi

Winemaker Hourglass, Owner Patria

9.3

@Matt Courtney is a great friend so no score. But this 2014 is a deal ringer for PYCM added a bit more opulence of CA. Flinty, noble sulfides , warm cinnamon pear tart, spearmint, hints of barrel toast. Always a pleasure to drink!!! Great wine Matt. Get on this list before it's too late. Don't say I didn't tell you. — 7 years ago

Sunil Dhaliwal

9.5

The best I've had this year. Kudos to Matt Courtney. Doesn't get better than this. — 8 years ago

Neal Schaffer

8.9

Full bodied and strong finish. All kinds of tobacco and vanilla with an oaky touch. Nice back tannin touch. Sushi night just got better! — 9 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.1

Mouth-puckering tannins even after five hours in the decanter. Great structure, still so young. Thanks Matt!
— 9 years ago

with Matthew and Alec

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

Matt cortney from the restaurant business and at Robert biale and marcassan. — 10 years ago

David McNally

9.6

With: Matt Lichtenberg, Tony Garcia, Howard Horowitz, David Amador, Bryan Thomas, Conrad Greene — 10 years ago

Abigail Keene-Babcock

9.3

Matt Daniel 1983 vintage — 11 years ago