Michael Schafer Esq. Sommelier CSW CCTP

9.0

2002. Yummy. Lives up to its name. — 9 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.2

I have been following this wine for years! This is the best wine Mark Haisma makes. This is so rich in flavor it blows your mind. Ok back to the basics. Almost no nose slight dark cherry. Very brought shouldered big wine masculine. Blackberry mulberry sage cappuccino? This is a pricy bugger!
120$ Still I would buy it and put some bottles away. — 10 years ago

Eric Hwang

9.0

Rich and savory. Smoked meat and blackberries. Quite nice. — 10 years ago

Eric

9.0

Rating may be influenced by prior bottles. Good not great. — 9 years ago

Elizabeth Sledd

9.0

Very good easy drinking wine for a good price. — 10 years ago

Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

9.0

2012. This wine is crazy ambitious. It hits the mark in some ways: (oak usage, noble reduction, pristinely ripe fruit) but misses it in others (soft acid, diacetyl, and just a general chubby feeling). I get that they're trying to make an American Montrachet, and it certainly tastes expensive, but I just don't think California's going to let them do it. I just don't think you can get enough phenolic ripeness while maintaining acid and alcohol in this part of California. I fully respect the effort and thrust of the wine, but I can think of a few other ways I'd rather spend my money. Would be really interested to try it in a really cool vintage like '11 or '98. — 10 years ago

Hector Escaton

9.1

Very drinkable, but quite hot. Relatively straightforward but a very good, intense expression of Kentucky bourbon. Congrats to #18 on a well-deserved victory. — 9 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.0

Nose is strong, powerful, and full of flavor. Oak flavor dominates with distinct acidity. Fairly good for the price. — 10 years ago

Ricky Calonita

9.0

Good blend with a nice oaky smooth finish. Good value wine. — 10 years ago

Nicholas Vernald

9.7

Excellent on first taste ..... — 12 years ago