Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Deep Ruby with aromas of rich berry fruit, floral and complex spice, 76% Cab Sauvignon, 22% Malbec & 3% Petite Verdot . On the palate flavors of blackberry and blueberry with floral spice, integrated vanilla oak and earthy cinnamon. Fine soft tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice, vanilla oak and soft earthy notes, will still develop! A nice fillet mignon with Cabernet gravy will go well. — a day ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.5

Note to self: Somewhat more evolved than expected. So check another bottle soon. — 2 days ago

Michael Rae

10

Absolutely smashing. Great balance and covertly boozy. Toffee-ish ballast resolves into bright red fruits. So drink-able — 9 days ago

Paul K

9.3

Haven’t had this since 2020, so 3.5 years later... Last review included “cherries, cherries, cherries,” and had it at 9.1. This has evolved very well! Chocolate, cherries, and a very nice funk that gives this wine a touch of old world. Big fan! 93-94 — 17 days ago

Kamall

9.0

Not as much fruit as later vintages, lovely structure tho and better at a higher end of temp range. — 7 days ago

Brooks Burgum

9.3

We had to overrule the somm and go with this (he was concerned over an asparagus pairing). — 15 days ago

Meghan C

9.0

Purchased while visiting the winery August 2023. Enjoyed 3/31/2024. — a month ago

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9.3

The 1989 Pinot Noir Jensen Vineyard from Calera is a real surprise. I am inexperienced with respect to mature Californian Pinot Noir, and Josh Jensen’s wine was a revelation. Candied red fruit commingles with blood orange and Kirsch, unmistakably not from Burgundy because it is too rich, but it is certainly not over-ripe. The palate is overly sweet and Californian on the entry. Still, there is structure behind this Pinot extant after more than three decades, with quite plush raspberry fruit on the quintessentially Californian finish. It's just a lovely wine that is, once again, perfect to drink now. (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2024)
— 16 days ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Winemaker poured me this treat at the Grand Opening of Pebble Beach Food & Wine. Out of mag and delicious. Still shinning after 35 years plus. — 23 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2019 vintage. Medium-heavy body. This was dynamite. Super-concentrated nose and flavors. Showy (for Mayacamas) now. Great mineral notes. 2018 was awesome as well but not nearly as up front. 3.27.24. — a month ago