Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2023 vintage. Concentrated, light-medium body with fruit darting amongst the layers of acidity. Crisp, slightly mineral and refreshing with a reminder that CA has just a bit more than chard and sauv blanc out there. These “old vines” planted in 1966. 01.08.25. — 4 months ago

Doug Powers

9.2

Lovely honey notes, yet still fresh and somewhat youthful, lovely texture and weight on palate, with excellent acidity leading to a long, lingering finish!! — 8 months ago

with Jim

Jeff Roach

9.1

Delicious but very dry. — 10 months ago

with Jennifer

Shengli Hu

9.0

2018 much more minerality on the nose! Not what Zin reminds you of. Red cherries blackberry black pepper spices licorice medium acidity long spicy finish moderate body dark. notes from visit to the winery.

Alexander Valley. Bright red volcanic soils, steep rocky slopes and western exposure. — 3 years ago

Sam T

9.3

Delicious. Perfect wine for a Happy Thanksgiving! — 4 years ago

Rhonely Boy

9.1

Cinsault - 130+ year old vines
Organic, unfiltered, nouveau style, 12.5% abv. Body is light, red fruit, med acid, some tannin, good food wine, spring picnic and warm weather red. On second day of being opened, more fruity raspberry notes appeared.

From website:
Twenty-five acre own-rooted Bechthold vineyard, planted in 1886 by German immigrant Joseph Spenker, is the oldest continuously farmed vineyard in Lodi. 

Nestled in the Mokelumne River area of Lodi, the organically dry farmed vineyard with head-trained vines is believed to be the world’s oldest surviving Cinsault vineyard. — 5 years ago

Larry Schnelle

9.3

Excellent with Dr . Pepper short ribs — 5 months ago

Michelle

9.5

Excellent. In Butcher’s Cut on MSC — 6 months ago

Paul J

9.6

This was drinking perfectly! Dark red color with minimal bricking. Could be mistaken for a Bordeaux as this is an elegant Napa Syrah. Meaty, rustic, and a touch of floral. Would love to buy more. — 9 months ago

with Geoff and Brooke

J-Philippe Chartier

9.3

On s’en va là l’automne prochain! C’est un 2018, belle maturité- fruits murs et belle longueur d’un vin corsé et complexe. — a year ago

Jeff Thompson

10

Nose is vanilla ice cream and and raspberries. Tastes beautiful at first with more fruity raspberry and vanilla cream goodness. As it develops it gets drier and more leathery. Delicious. — 3 years ago

Lars Miller

9.1

You can smell the alcohol on this one. Ripe berry nose, with mint, fennel, and licorice. Wow. $15 from Village Corner. — 5 years ago

Yemane Tsegaye

9.0

Decent Merlot for its price range! An easy drink. — 6 years ago

Frank Soldano

9.1

Drinking the 2019 in late 2024. Deep rich color. Thin legs that quickly disappear. Light bouquet, lots of fruit notes. Smooth on the palette with light tannins and a slightly sweet finish. Nice wine! — 5 months ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.0

It worked great with the Brazilian barbecue. Punches well above its weight. Good stuff. And the restaurant has a deal on south american wines on Mondays and Tuesdays. — 8 months ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Samuel Tyndall

9.0

Great solid Sancerre — 9 months ago

Byron Hewett

9.2

Sweet. Stone fruits (apricot and peach). I would score it higher if it had a bit more acidity. Enjoyed with a pear tart. — a year ago

M S

9.5

Rich, enjoyable, would buy again — 3 years ago

Morgan Reese

10

Dr. Steve Brule gets a 10! Drank the 3L at the ranch. Worth it!!! — 5 years ago

with Andrew

Austin Tabbone

9.0

Rich, round fruit. Totally a big boy with polished red fruit and tannin. — 7 years ago