Randy Fuller

9.0

This yellow-gold wine rings the “old-style Cali” bell in all the right ways. A nose of apricots, mangoes and apples is helped along with the smell of buttered popcorn. Oak treats the palate as well, draping over the tropical fruit like a sunshade. The acidity is zesty, yet the mouthfeel tends toward creaminess due to the wine sitting on the lees for five months. The oak is a definite part of the wine, but the effect is softened enough so that it's a pleasure, not a pain. — 7 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.2

SILVER
Always impressed. — 9 years ago

Mac Hofeditz

9.0

Delightful Pinot, amazing value Russell Bevan legend — 9 years ago

Eric Egan

9.5

From magnum; slow-oxed for three hours.

Lovely deep colour, with healthy (not flabby) bricking, though slightly shaken up from the car journey (despite having held it tightly all the way); enchanting nose, like standing in the depths of a cedar forest! Also hints of peppery leather, sweet liquorice, and pencil shavings. Lovely depth to the nose, permeating into the room as the meal progressed. Wonderful length (40s or more) and great balance, with well integrated but still firmish tannins and fantastically poised acidity.

I inspected the dregs the following morning (see picture) and the bottle still smelled amazing - even stronger than the night before, though the wine itself had started to flag a bit. Nonetheless an amazing drop! — 10 years ago

Sabina Colombeau

9.2

What a trip. So many weird words came up: burnt caramel, raisins, bourbon, nutty, dried mangos, Sherry, bananas foster, plum liquor, orange blossom. Paired amazing with fleur du maquis cheese. — 10 years ago

Peter French

9.8

Incredible. Red fruit and funk on the nose, drinks light and refreshing. — 11 years ago

Ross Forbes

9.6

One of the most pleasant rose's I have had lots red berry fruits and soft acidity extremely drinkable perfect for lunch or relaxing in the sun — 11 years ago

Justin Timsit, MS

Wine Director, The Rittenhouse

9.3

#IPOB one of its best in show — 11 years ago

Eric Hwang

9.2

Aromas of anise, leather and cedar. Loads of black fruit and firm tannins. Glad I have 4 more bottles of this. — 12 years ago

Josh Wehe

10

Excellent Riesling! Great flavors!! — 13 years ago

Naoki Otani

9.1

初日から美味しい
6.27.2018 Kazu — 8 years ago

Brian Tuite

9.2

Hick-up! That was tasty. — 9 years ago

Laura

9.4

Very refreshing! Great acidity, light tannins, citrus / apple flavor — 9 years ago

with Josef

Steve Wilcox

9.4

2013
94 pts — 10 years ago

Shane Walker

10

Fantastic sunny afternoon. What could be better than a pre-dinner bottle of Bolly in the sun with cheese, fruit & crackers? 🎉🎉🍾🍾🍾🍾 — 10 years ago

with Michele

Chris Forest

9.1

Some spices, black cherries, sun dried tomatoes & some hints of a spicy barbecue sauce. Showing signs of beginning to reach maturity. Spices and black cherries with some herbs, sun dried tomatoes. Smooth dry tannins and medium amounts of acid. Full bodied with a dry oaky finish. We'll balanced and quite delicious. — 10 years ago

Laura Purdy

9.6

Double gold winning Pinot - unique, balanced and ready to drink or age a bit longer. Definitely one to take home! — 11 years ago

Jimmy Smith

Director, West and North London Wine School

9.5

The 2011 is not ready so there on the 2012 in June. Gorgeous deep fruit, 10 was a hot year. Deep sweet cherry. Post ferment max station gives more savoury notes. Hint of green, herbaceous note. Minerally, earthy. Wowzers. Textured, complete, powerful. earthy, smoky, probably the best PN in Marlborough. Meaty, animal length. Wow! — 11 years ago

Deirdre Heekin

Owner/Wine Director Osteria Pane e Salute

9.7

Thank you @melissa_ful for such a beautiful surprise! — 12 years ago

Mike Smith

Owner/Winemaker Myriad Cellars

9.4

2012 Patine Sun Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir — 13 years ago

Ben LaBolt

9.2

Nice sipping Pinot — 8 years ago

Pavel Fedotov

9.2

It's perfect Sauvignon Blanc from NZ. — 9 years ago

Miriam De Lyon

9.5

These are lovely Santa Ynez valley pinots... — 9 years ago

Thomas Sorbo

9.2

A new family tradition for Christmas morning. What a wonderful way to start the day. Delicious! — 10 years ago

Michael Hildebrand

9.7

Alright on a Monday morning — 10 years ago

Charles Garrison

9.2

Consistent with previous bottle...well made Pinot — 10 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.1

Oh heck. I wish I had more. I don't know Aussie wine but don't think that would make a big diff in how to interpret this oner. It is an individual and a nice one at that.
It is smooth and merlot Berry then POW there are your Gewurtztraminer spices and whoa. Despite my hatred of the color of yellow I can dig it. Yowza. — 10 years ago

Scott Newman

9.5

Delightful tobacco-ey goodness — 11 years ago

Mackenzie

9.4

Juicy berries (but not terribly fruity), spices, veggies, milk chocolate?? 2nd time drankin, 1st was at WD~50 — 11 years ago

Michael Wilson

9.1

Really lovely blend of 10 different grapes. Lots of purple flowers and pepper. — 13 years ago

with Scott