Pretty darn close to old school Napa. — 2 years ago
Amazingly acidic, great body. Like an apple jolly rancher — 4 years ago
Fresh and racy — 5 years ago
Enjoying @ Sip! — 9 years ago
Amazing vintage of Peter Michael. Delicious. — 9 years ago
Still in good shape which is no easy task for a 2004 California Chard — 10 years ago
Very good Barossa Semillon. Giving the Hunter a run for its money. Lighter style with good acid and no flab. Enough structure not to need SB. I suspect its best years are still to come. — 11 years ago
[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. — 9 months ago
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. — 3 years ago
My first Lauer GG, this is everything I love about his wines compacted like a crushed car into something so dense as to be almost unknowable. Would be curious to know how these drink decades beyond. — 6 years ago
Mineral, peach, lime. Chalky and salty. Fantastic. — 8 years ago
Amazing crisp green apple flavor. Don't serve too cold otherwise you lose the fruit. — 9 years ago
Too harsh after opening; leather and dark olives. Next day cleared! Cherries and plums in balance with light oak. — 9 years ago
Great cab at a really god price. Tons of blackberry and ssmmmooooottthhh oak. Pencil lead, currant and mineral. Just awesome — 13 years ago
Very nice, daily wine. fresh citrus and minerality with balanced acidity. — 10 months ago
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
Vino blanco seco, con acidez y alcohol mes-alto, notas minerales y herbáceas. Aromas a toronja rosada y albaricoque. — 9 years ago
Beautiful. Incredibly well balanced. — 9 years ago
Dark and strong! Delicious! — 10 years ago
Great red for every day drinking. Smooth and easy to drink. — 11 years ago
One of the few Cali SB that can compete with the top Pessac wines. — 12 years ago
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Called Gruner. A $7 PG that was my #1 and the group #3. Took this home! 😝 — 9 months ago