Jeffrey Long

9.5

Cigar City Space Pope. Work of fucking art. Hits the spot after a long day of betting the ponies at Belmont. — 8 years ago

Liza Anne Trinidad

9.7

An excellent 2012 Sangiovese from a small winemaker in Glen Ellen (and a former general contractor who retired to make fab wines). We had it at a local restaurant in July 2013 and just had to visit the winery before leaving wine country ( & it was mid morning) and we were impressed...we have been hooked since then. Uncorking this amazing bottle for tonight's dinner is a celebration of over 4 years of great times and a new chapter! — 9 years ago

with Ben

Lamar Hannah

9.6

A classic. — 9 years ago

Gabriel Cordero

9.6

This is prime juice right now. Fresh fruit at it's finest. House of the pope indeed this is godly syrah and grenache blended to a creamy, stone, leathered smoky roasted pepper and dark fruit. Two thumbs way up. — 10 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.5

Morey saint Denis 2009 Cuvée Pope JP II from Pinot noir vines planted in 1920. There is bottle variation but this one is lovely: moca, caramel, with a smell that is complex like a fantail, long aftertaste. Love this wine. — 11 years ago

James Pendergrass

9.3

Wine #2. I didn't see this coming. A fruit forward Chateau of the Pope from Paso... — 11 years ago

Lauren Barnard

9.2

Apparently the pope drinks this wine? Was delicious! 2009 vintage. Tons of aroma right out of the gates, smooth, nice tannins, pop of fruit at the end. Loved it. — 11 years ago

Brian S

8.9

Violets, cassis and smoke. 64% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 1% Counoise. Vineyard situated in several parts of Chateauneuf-du-Pape called Lea Saintes Vierges, La Font du Pape and La Crau Ouest. On the label we honor Jean XXII. Native of Cahors, he was the first pope to Avignon as residence. As well, he planted the papal vineyards and ordered to build a new castle (chateau neuf) in the place that should become Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Hand picked and sorted, whole bunch fermentation with punching down for gentle extraction. 18 months in oak wooden tanks. — 8 years ago

Dawn Ducharme

8.9

Chocolate? Black cherry or some other dark berries. 16.99 from wf on sale. Smooth, hardly any tannins. Cork says "indulgence granted", cute. — 9 years ago

Garrett Oliver

9.5

Not O'Hanlon's - the original brewery, Eldridge Pope. 1992, and one of the more profound beers I've ever tasted. — 9 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Deep dark red with aromas of black fruits and complex spice. Some of the grapes were sourced from Pope Valley adding complex depth to the wine. On the palate rich blackberry and blueberry flavors, great mouthfeel, with tobacco and cedar notes. Full-bodied, well balanced, fine tannins in a firm lingering finish gives this wine backbone to age well for another decade.

— 10 years ago

Travis Morningstar

9.0

Sacramental Pope wine. — 11 years ago

Ryan Crosbie

9.4

This Merlot is fantastic. It's fruit forward, but with a tannic center and great backbone. Perhaps just a good year, but methinks they know what to do with their estate fruit. Bravo! — 11 years ago

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.0

Huge. If this is 13.5 ABV, I'm the Pope. That said, the whole cluster is integrating nicely and after a couple hours in the decanter, this rounds into balance. — 11 years ago

Miron Boris

10

DrB enjoyed this wine bottles on 2008 th on April 21st, 2018 - great taste! — 8 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.2

This checks a lot of boxes when it comes to a stellar Tuesday night bottle... under $30... high quality producer... high alcohol... Napa Valley... and straightforward in its approach, but enough complexity to satisfy the curious. It’s sourced from two Napa vineyards, one with century old vines in Calistoga and another on the backside of Howell Mountain in the hills of Pope Valley. Ripe blueberry with a bramble edge that hints at jam without being over the top. While the fruit takes center stage, there are layers of coffee, vanilla, tea, and cedar, with a chewy grip on the palate. — 8 years ago

Lawrence Asrikin

8.9

As the name suggests, this is some sort of tribute to Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Central Coast of California. It offers similar style and value to wines from Southern Rhône. It has slightly less earthiness you generally expect of wine of this style. The Pope should definitely consider moving the papacy to Central California, at least for 5-10 years :-) — 10 years ago

Barron Nydam

9.2

From magnum - long life ahead. Hold for a few more years. The oak is still intrusive. — 10 years ago

with Chelsea

Adam Bailey

9.0

Small production vineyard at 1400' in Sonoma produces a huge Zinfadel that starts big and gets bigger as it goes. Tons of berry, but a bit young and explosive yet. Lay it down for a year or two. Sorry for the unintentional Pope reference. — 11 years ago

Tom Dare

10

Old school from the "Pope of Mondeuse" Michel Grisard. God bless the pope, brilliant and sublime. Amen. — 11 years ago