Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

First up, this is made by Master Sommelier-Raj Parr & his business partner Sashi Moorman. I studied for my Sommeliers test one day with Raj.

Second, this is one of few Santa Rita Hills I like. Most are over extracted for me. IMHO, many taste like Cabernet-Pinot blends. This is not. It is more Burgundian in style.

The 2018 is starting to come around. It shows some nice evolution & integration.

Lush & ripe entry of; blackberries, dark cherries, both plums, strawberries, black raspberries, raspberries, cranberries, dry herbs are bountiful, mid, dark spice, a touch of smoke, grilled meats, moist clay, limestone, dry top soil, some menthol, eucalyptus w/ bark, mid berry cola, red, dark, blue & purple florals for days, excellent round acidity, nice; tension, structure, balance & elegant finish that lands on spice & softened earth that lasts nearly two-minutes. — 3 days ago

Hilari Scarl

9.5

Perch restaurant with the sisters. Light yet full of flavor - delish — 11 days ago

with Ariadne

Raul Puga

9.3

Excellent Chardonnay — a month ago

with Mariana

Jonathan Wall

9.1

Tannins soft, fruit in check. Had a dusty finish that could have been Rutherford. But lacked the expected intensity and complexity of a reserve. — 20 days ago

Brandon Chew

8.9

Straightforward west coast wine with the right amount of restraint and oak — 10 days ago

Thien Bui

9.2

I stand that this is the first vintage of J Lohr of Hilltop its still a life of 29 years a well made wine love it — 23 days ago

with Robert

Chris Miles

9.6

Simply delectable. Such a full flavor and on the dry end for a Pinot noir. My wife and I loved — 8 days ago

Ming L

9.1

Stylistically similar to Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich and fruit forward with loads of oak influences. Probaly slightly more jammy than Caymus, it also has a bit more minerality nuance.
Undeniably delicious and easy to drink, it might benefit from several more years of bottle age. — 25 days ago

Robert McGurgan

8.9

Decanted for 90 minutes and could use more. Oaky nose. Intense, fruity dark chocolate. Insane. — 24 days ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.0

v22. Very good.!continues the tradition of over delivering! Saline, tropical fruit and vanilla nose. Buttery tropical fruit. Long, creamy, oaky finish. Hard to pass up! — a month ago