Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

1996 vintage. Last tasted 5.8.25 (9.5), 9.29.24 (9.5) and 8.2.24 (9.6). Decanted with some sed and tasted after an hour. Solid cork and fill. This was the worst showing of the last visits with less tannic structure and slightly more richness. Tasted a bit more like their "Au Paradis" offering. Not totally dissuaded from picking up another few bottles for enjoyment in the few 5 years or so tho. Three out of four bottles surveyed were fabulous and this wasn't a total swing and a miss. 07.18.25. — 4 months ago

Pablo

9.4

Outstanding — 6 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.3

Pale yellow.
Grapefruit, lemon, pear, ginger, green herbs, rockdust and wonderful hints of orangeblossom!
Crystalline, bright, elegant. Beautiful ‘feinherb’-balance: just a hint of sweetness in the opening, meets racy acidity, and a clean dry finish.
Lovely wine, good quality, very quaffable at 10% ABV. — 8 months ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.2

I think found a new favorite. Peach, could have more acid. 12%. — 10 months ago

Joe Flo

9.3

Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc drinking great so drink up — 4 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.5

13.1% abv — 7 years ago

Raul Puga

9.6

Wow. Amazing wine. — 5 months ago

Kamall

8.9

Dark and spicy — 5 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on May 25, 2025 at The Optimist in Nashville with Jay]

Wine is from Pisoni Vineyard in Santa Lucia Highlands. Cherry, blackberry and red plum fruit, with baking spices, caramel and violets. — 6 months ago

romo

9.2

Called Chenin. Old stable, orange rind, plenty acid. — 9 months ago

Maxwell Riesberg

9.1

Amazingly acidic, great body. Like an apple jolly rancher — 3 years ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.2

25 year anniversary of this wine. I have been a Peter Franus fan for a long time. This zin is medium ruby, black and white pepper, clove, cedar, red cherry, vanilla on the nose--the wood is definitely pushing through, but not overpowering. On the palate, more blue/black fruit emerges, blackberry mainly. Tannins still pretty dry, alcohol high. I think this can rest even longer but it's great now too. Awesome!!!

92+ points — 5 years ago

Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.8

1984 Sekt!?!? It will rock your world. Marzipan and butterscotch and toasted bread with lemon preserves and honey. Yowza! — 7 years ago

Phil Kessling

9.2

So good Tons of acid, wet rock and just the right amount if RS. — 5 months ago

romo

9.2

Called Gruner. A $7 PG that was my #1 and the group #3. Took this home! 😝 — 6 months ago

Christian Kerker

9.1

Very nice, daily wine. fresh citrus and minerality with balanced acidity. — 6 months ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.0

Nariz: limon, piedra mojada, albaricoque, miel, pera, manzana verde

Boca: Acidez M+, Alcohol bajo — 8 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

A blend of 90% Sauv Blanc and 10% Semillon. Pale yellow color with aromas of citrus, floral, wet stone and tropical fruit. On the palate rich fruits of mango and peach flavors with citrus zest and earthy mineral notes on a balanced structure with lively fresh acidity. Long finish, pleasant ending with pronounced mineral character. Leave this in the cellar for a few years. Nice. Tasting Sample. — 2 years ago

Bonnie Chu

9.2

Excellent crispy green apple without the pucker — 6 years ago

Melanie Callen

9.2

2014 fantastic — 7 years ago