J Wiesner

9.4

Nice Peppery Taste mid way, smooth finish. — 7 years ago

Debra Press-Costello

10

Very nice Riesling that will age well. Hints of honeysuckle and lychee. Truly a delight. — 7 years ago

Dock Hooks

9.0

Just snagged this interesting zin @ VA Bch's Hilltop Taste (a blast from my past, this place having spawned from the late/great Peter Coe's Taste Unlimited). While I have had plenty of Oakville Winery's cabs, this is my first taste of their zins (crazy impressive as a bargain under $25 retail!). I catch cherry with a hint of cedar (likely new oak) off its nose (small bowled stemware and zero wait time, on my part). After a couple of nose hits and twirls, once in one's mouth she goes blueberry-centric touched by vanilla and a NC packhouse of yesteryear [where barn-hung and properly cured tobacco leaves (evil weed she is) were artfully, interestingly tied to demonstrate quality] cast against the well-oiled and better used leather of a McGregor infielder's glove (from my fadingly distant past).
The structure of this Zin compete's with the utility of that glove (going there now for a manuscript of a different flavor, thoughts of Spring, the girl behind the backstop and my timeless romance with yet another season). Buy this wine and give Taste, and "peace, a chance." Here's to the greater good coupled with the moment, cause "it's the time of the season when love runs high..." (vintage Zombies, something about which to think and a little mid-day zin) ✌🏻️🍷👣⚾️🕶🌀 — 8 years ago

Chris Missick

9.7

Excellent blend of fresh apple and toasty yeast. Wonderful FLX Riesling sparkler! — 9 years ago

JoAnne Gallo

9.7

Awesome white from one of my favorite Finger Lakes wineries. — 11 years ago

with Sue

Marc Alciati

8.9

Nice finish. At the Dickow's before the Mayweather vs McGregor fight. — 7 years ago

Maiah Johnson

9.0

Don't usually like chards but enjoyed this one. — 8 years ago

Kat Collins

9.3

Surprisingly it still has quite a youthful color. Just beginning to show hints of garnet oxidation. Medium bodied and medium tannins. More Old World than New World, with notes of soft dark plum, black tea, wild black cherry. Hints of clove, leather, tobacco, and earthiness. Complex and elegant. — 8 years ago

Susan Hanners

9.1

Light oak, smooth,Apple/ pear/citrus ( kind of honey crisp apple)
Great with garlic chicken, shiitake mushroom and spinach over brown rice — 8 years ago

Erik Von Rueden

8.9

Good with salad — 10 years ago

with Laura

Nathan Meade

9.0

Lots of grapefruit citrus. A little chalky. A pez or spree like sweetness. Interesting. — 7 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Very interesting NY (Finger Lakes) white utilizing grapes native to Central Europe. Herbaceous and spicy on the nose with tropical fruit notes. Very refreshing! Almost like Sauvignon Blanc and Gewurtztraminer got together! — 8 years ago

Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.4

This was a spectacular bottle of wine. Just scored Applewine that spent 21 years on its lees. The bead was perfect. — 8 years ago

Rachel Stinson Vrooman

9.2

The famed Black Russian - estate grown Saperavi & Sereksiya Charni. No idea how these varietals are supposed to taste but this is a serious ager. — 9 years ago

Justin Breton

9.5

Great wine at a fun wine party! — 10 years ago