Lyn Farmer

9.1

Deep purple with medium (+) intensity developing aromas of smoked meat, blackberry, black cherry, leather, mint, cranberry. Dry, with medium acidity and high tannins, high alcohol and the wine is full-bodied. Lovely aromas of smoke, blackberry, black plum. Medium (+) finish. It trails off a bit at the end but still very good quality. Drink now but has potential for further aging. — 7 years ago

Corson Fidler

9.2

Brightly, balanced, trails off nicely, dry, get a bottle in summer! — 7 years ago

with Kelly

Tobin Spratte

9.3

Tasted in 2015: Modern-styled Tempranillo bursting with raspberry, blackberry, and balsamic notes that envelope a bouquet of umami, baking spices, blueberry cobbler, and leather. Gorgeous flavors of berry pies and lavender honey on the palatte with trails of cedar. — 8 years ago

To Ting

8.9

Nice and fruity but not excessive. A bit peppery.
— 9 years ago

Josh Bauer

9.6

Look out Napa, Nevada is hot on your trails with this spectacular Cab — 9 years ago

Berg

9.3

Amazing nose of olives and meat...love this. Palate trails off a bit though, otherwise an amazing wine — 9 years ago

Kirsten Benham

9.0

Excellent with the blackened shrimp Asiago Alfredo. Celebration after a day of hitting the big kid trails at Holiday Valley - with my instructor/hubby — 10 years ago

Gary Wirth

9.0

Very good with ham at Christmas dinner — 10 years ago

Christine Havens

9.1

Like fading autumn, where the sun hangs low against a clear November sky, the 2013 Raptor Ridge Pinot Noir Barrel Select offers integrated, finely wrought aromas of red cherries and dried mushrooms, decomposing leaves, woodsy trails and campfire smoke. And yet, it's stunningly fresh on the palate, with vivid acidity lending tension to layers of red fruit and dulcet, savory tones underpinned by iron ore, brown spices and earthiness on the finish. 12.5% ABV | Sample — 10 years ago

Aran Healy

Partner Ruby WIne, Carlotta Cellars, Thistle Cellars

9.6

Deep crush. No Chem trails here. No riding dirty. No s02. No handicap. — 11 years ago

Dock Hooks

9.6

Big kudos here, to the vintners, for providing just a little spice on the nose introducing flavors that present smoothly right after pulling the cork and results in big ole mouthful of jammy red fruit covering the entire palate with proper tannins and an easy finish resonating trails of what started as it drifts down one's throat. I found this, very affordable, yet right-on red wine at Promise Land Market (top-notch craft beer and wine bar that has become my fall hang while back home in Morehead City, NC; checkout the superb yet casual charcuterie). All a delight! (especially the people; come and see...) — 12 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.3

Dan was being very curmudgeonly as he could taste butterscotch in this wine. I say he was right. I'd ALSO say I'll take every last bottle of this he has left and will even volunteer to take them away personally! Poured a medium amber color. Notes of butter and herb om the nose. Entry is overripe stone ground fruits with a nice weighted base. Butterscotch in front and middle but trails away in the finish where this wine just kind of dances more with a tarragon and peach kind of note. The only white I dared to try with the braised pork and pickled peppers. Although neither was a perfect complement, I was shocked at how this one definitely didn't run away! A true Marcassin! If you have these, I think I'd drink now. — 7 years ago

with Dan and Shay

September Roman

9.3

Pale gold wine with citrus and floral fragrance. Soft and smooth tropical notes of apple, pear, peach, and pineapple, with a grapefruit end that trails into a slight taste of vanilla lingering on the tongue.  — 8 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.5

Opened this to put the kibosh on Alabama. And it smells like it just might have those powers. Founded by John Alban in 1989, Alban Vineyards is the first American winery and vineyard established exclusively for Rhône varietals. Jeb Dunnuck said “One of the best entry-level wines out there is John's 2012 Syrah Patrina, and it competes with many top cuvees.” I wholeheartedly agree. Patrin is a gypsy word for leaf and grass blades. By mounding up patrin in specific configurations called Patrina, Gypsies mark secret trails that kinsmen can follow to special gathering places. Patrina guide these nomads to the site of what starts out as a simple get together underscored with wine and song. These bohemian celebrations of nothing in particular inevitably escalate with great abandon into wildly hedonistic carousing.
Aromatically virile. Intense aromas of black raspberry and kirsch, star anise, white flowers, violets, pepper, and baking spices. The palate is equally potent and sports a black fruit infused with red fruit character. The lush and ripe fruit is buttressed by layers of licorice, lavender pastille, chocolate, and cured meats. An all-time favorite of mine. — 8 years ago

Dakota Hewlett

9.0

Getting hopped up! Another awesome Michigan IPA, and they donate some the proceeds go to help build and maintain recreational trails. — 10 years ago

Valerie Chelley

9.0

Upfront fruit, bright red and dark fruit, kind of trails off after that. — 10 years ago

Todd Abrams

9.7

2010. Bowls and bowls of cherries, cherry cordial, cherry fruit leather, gingerbread and dusty, sun-baked trails through a meadow of herbs. Concentrated with sweet fruit but not sweet, rather pure and balanced. — 10 years ago

Joshua Figg

9.2

Light, crisp, Chardonnay blend. Very nice. Available through WineShop at Home. — 10 years ago

Kelli Wilkes

9.0

Pairs well with Mexican & friends — 10 years ago

with Pam and Alicia

Les Doss

9.2

Nice crisp acidity. Tart and refreshing, doing it's job as a rose. — 11 years ago

Kenta Hayashi

9.4

Wet leaves, earthy, very fresh, olives, black currant, smoke jerky or bacon. On the palate, velvety and nicely textured. Smoke trails through the nose. WOTN. — 7 years ago

Kirk F

8.9

Smooth and polished dark fruits abound early but the finish trails off unexpectedly. That said, enjoyable and restrained at 13.9 abv. 100% syrah. — 7 years ago

Rich Schutzer

9.5

part of birthday collection. Stacey liked more than me, but I liked as well — 8 years ago

Liz O'Neal

9.0

The adventure continues -- trying new wines this weekend. Pear, lemon notes on the front, orange citrus notes on the of back. Soft herbal note on the nose -- sage? Medium acid that trails off pretty quick. Nice wet clay & earthy tones from the lees — 8 years ago

Christine Havens

9.4

Tasted in the cellar with Jay Boberg and winemaker, Tracy Kendall. I wish the wine had been just a few degrees warmer, even so, the nose is sumptuous and expressive. Black cherries and woodland trails followed by more ethereal notes of star anise, dried orange peel, and spice. What is most striking about this Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is the structure, it rolls out across the palate, with ultra-fine tannins, reminiscent of black tea and forest brambles. The interplay of tannins and acid in the 2014 are outstanding, its tight right now, and needs more time to express its full potential, evidence of Jean Nicolas Méo's deft touch. I have quite honestly never come across an Oregon Pinot Noir with this kind of structure, it's profound, one feels that the potential for aging is akin to those coveted Grand Crus in Burgundy. There is power here and incredible finesse. I can't wait to see how this Oregon wine and winery evolves. — 9 years ago

Meg

9.8

Earlier today we hiked 5 miles on some gorgeous mtn trails - it literally took my breath away.  And right about now I am feelin the burn immensely, and I luvvvv it. It's Friday and it's fun, but something is missing....ah yes, Heidi Barrett and her elegant Revana Cab. I have appreciated her work for a while (Dalla Valle, Amuse Bouche, Screaming Eagle, should I keep going?) - and who doesn't respect someone who always tries their best to make it perfect (with 5 100pt wines to her name, ridiculous). This 2005 is drinking really nicely right now - a total fruitbomb. Lots of vanilla and cherry flavor. Sidenote: I have heard great things about later vintages too since TRB subsequently took over. #happyfriday #heidibarrett — 10 years ago

Todd Trzaskos

8.9

Second bottle of this we've had...#dailytable deal rosé
Juicy dry. Watermelon jolly rancher, herbal black pepper trails. — 10 years ago

Laura Ess

8.9

Nice and dry and perfect with oysters at the bay. — 10 years ago

with Steve

David Kline

9.4

White mushroom over humid, steamy, jungle underbrush. Grapefruit and lemon drop aromas. Delicate mousse that heralds a chalky wall of tangy lemon-limestone that trails off monumentally into the distance. Graceful, refined, and charming to its core. — 11 years ago

with Courtney

Erika Olson

9.6

Sweeter Red — 12 years ago