Josh Hirsch

9.0

A delicious Zin. Neither too spicy or sweet. A great balance. — 5 years ago

Danielle Shea

9.0

A much bigger and bolder Claret from winemaker Matt Loso. Notes of stewed plum, chicory and currant jam. Full bodied and complex on the palate, mild to medium tannin with a velvet finish. Great addition to my Christmas table paired with coffee rubbed tri tip steaks. — 6 years ago

Paul Weil

8.9

This reserve release of the always superlative Pilot Hill Gang Cabernet Blend is labeled a Cabernet Sauvignon, so this one is at least 75% Cab, with the rest most likely Merlot. There is a bit of oak to the body, but not overmuch. The tannic structure is big; imagine Rutherford dust turned up to 11 😸 The overall flavor might be described as dried black currant and unsweetened dark chocolate. Perhaps there is a splash of Petit Verdot in the mix? Kudos Mr. Parish! — 6 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. — 7 years ago

David Zimmerman

9.4

Grilled lobster and this bottle with @King Lawrence . appreciate the great juice @Matt Courtney — 8 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. — 8 years ago

Jazy

8.9

Light, strawberry notes, crisp — 5 years ago

Nico Suave

9.4

Excellent wine. Matt Parish is one to watch. Huge dark fruit flavors, full body, and a brooding mix of tobacco and leather. Long finish. Highly recommend. — 5 years ago

with Russ and Karim

Grant Everett

9.4

This is the Tofanelli version. Greatness — 6 years ago

with Ashleigh

Paul Roach

9.6

Daddy likely....drank it w 2 tomahawk steaks...f’n A Cotton!!!! — 6 years ago

Robb Moody

9.4

Smooth and silky. Great flavor. Really enjoyed this wine. With Matt and Hannah!! — 8 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. — 8 years ago

with Lisa and Kelly

Karen Karpick

9.0

valentines dinner w matt & david — 8 years ago

with Matt

Rick Walkup

9.5

Quarantine wine from nakedwines was excellent — 5 years ago

Chris Sowick

9.0

Chain Bridge Cellars. $43.00. Xmas gift from Matt. Excellent Cab. Smooth. — 6 years ago

Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.1

Preferred it last year but still a rocking bottle of wine. What tremendous Chardonnay Matt Courtney and his team are making. Pure and precise yet still has weight. Remains elegant and beautifully framed by light oak. Oozes Chardonnay character.
Lovely — 6 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.6

The 2017 ‘Foothills Reserve’ Syrah is a simply magical new wine by Matt Reynvaan. The nose takes on highly hedonistic tones, showing beautiful range from orange zest to Umami to bacon fat and roasted dates with fresh sage that all collide in the glass. Silky smooth on the mid-palate the wine unveils a remarkable depth and salinity. The elegance here is extraordinary with a sensational mouthfeel. Hoisin sauce, blood orange, bulls blood and Umami with wild blackberry cobbler flavors all combine marvelously in the glass. The exceedingly long finish lingers long on the palate. Drink 2019-2033- 96 — 6 years ago

Jarrett byrnes

9.2

Big and rich, but strangely light on the palette. Lovely. — 8 years ago

Ed Chin

9.0

Well made Matt but left me wanting — 8 years ago

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. — 8 years ago

with Vanessa