I prefer my Pinot on the leaner and lighter side, but this is too delicious to snub. Deep, brambly, almost inky, with well integrated acid and alcohol (14.1), concentration and structure. These are things that 15 years ago I would not have said about a Fess Parker pinot noir. A serious, well made wine. — 11 years ago
Need a lot more cellaring time — 11 years ago
Rating might be influenced by how cute this vineyard is! Great spot and awesome bread. — 12 years ago
Amazing Pinot. — 13 years ago
Really not bad, but not my favorite Pinot — 13 years ago
Excellent wine. One of my all time favorites — 10 years ago
Mom's favorite is now one of my favorites! — 10 years ago
Parker gave this 100 points today! Hooray Jason delicious!Kevin insisted on drinking it tonight — 11 years ago
Nice cherry bouquet. Has good balance and somewhat of gripping tannic finish. — 11 years ago
2013. Soft and splendid. Perfect after a Pinot. Recommend. — 12 years ago
Really well balanced. Big flavor. — 12 years ago
This was great, cant wait to try the 07, it scored a 99 from parker — 13 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7
Just picked up a mag of 04 @Norman Gennaro

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7
@Norman Gennaro had an 04 a couple months ago, not to mention when released too, it aged nicely, its not as big as the 12-14's but still worth buying if you can findLove it as much as Kathryn Hall 2010 cab. Gently sweet with subtle tannin, rich complex layered with a floral scent sensational nose, and incredibly smooth. Slight bit of tart cherry on the flavor. 97-100
Points by Robert Parker
More approachable, but no less impressive, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) looks gorgeous, and is probably the most complete wine in the lineup. Layered and rich, yet ultra-pure and elegant, it gives up classic creme de cassis, lead pencil shavings, licorice and liquid flower-like qualities to go with full-bodied richness and depth on the palate. Relatively civilized, yet with building tannin and richness, it should benefit from short-term cellaring and have two decades of longevity."- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue #213, June 2014), 97 - 100 pt — 10 years ago
This wine was at its peak at a warmer temperature than most. Really pretty tropical notes and hay. Under-ripe mango, kiwi, very direct nose and alcohol comes through (14.5) The palette is all about the malo and new oak, soft, buttery, nice acid, lingering finish. I can't help but believe that this wine lacks soul (or typicity?) but it's damn good. Maybe if this were the benchmark of Santa Barbara County wines? Regardless this is great with spicy Indian. Good job FP. — 11 years ago
Bertie La Muse 2009 85% Merlot 9% Cab Franc 5%Malbec 1%Cab 96 Parker all new French Oak 15 mos complex med body fruit, spice mind blowing! — 11 years ago
Big, rich, full, tight. Nuances of red spice. An beautifully made wine — 12 years ago
Ethereal genius from the old stalwart — 13 years ago
Bob McDonald

Rich maroon with purple tinges. Notes of ripe plummy fruit with spicy creamy oak but not overdone on the latter. Medium to full bodied. A quality quaffer and good QPR at $24. — 9 years ago