Daniel Bloom

9.1

Lemon rind on the nose, some salinity and mineral, but in a supporting role to more plush, seeetnees. The green apple of our mind. White flowers. I get a touch of nice, not quite ripe clalymrna ( sp) green fig on the inhale finish.
The palate has nice acidity, racing for your palates corners, more green apple and fig, it’s not especially long or deep, but a ‘22 may be infanticide. Quite refreshing. With Lemon, Basil, and Thyme roasted Rainbow Trout it is, as Servin says “ delicat et elegant”.
Thanks@ Fassselections
With Randy — a day ago

Daniel Bloom

9.2

Upon opening and initial pour, this is severe in its dryness and austerity. Brings to mind ( well, my warped mind), very pale tanned blonde leather upholstery,Saddle leather.,Baguettes. With the sea and salt marsh hanging back. Let it sit and air for a bit while I prepared chicken breasts salmoriglio with lots of lemon, come back and it sings with matching acidity and on the finish, an interesting broad dried orange peel that is perfectly there. On day two, the dried orange peel comes to the nose, and a sweet, malty character makes itself known in the mid palate.
A weirdo let’s make Manzanilla with no fortification by Navazos and Niepoort. Rewards aging. Definitely a “table wine” for Sherry freaks. I count myself as one.
With Randy
Thanks @winesolutions — a month ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.1

The label has a nice tree on it. That seems to be a thing for the labels down there in Paso. Bottle is heavy duty for aging I guess. 5 year old Zin qualifies as aged no doubt. Cool is classic CA Zin with bright red and a hint of rusty edge. Nose has that jammy and pie crust aroma expected in Zinfandel from warm spots. Flavors are chewy and dense. There is that smoked cherry cordial deal there, but also some roasted red peppers and salted fruit flavored licorice. bar-b-qued pork ribs. This is excellent Zin. A classic representation of the good ones. — 2 years ago

Sue Cooper

9.1

Really nice Syrah. Easy sipping. Smooth. — 4 years ago

Jeremy Autry

9.3

What Randy said... seems to have improved more with age. — 6 years ago

Tawnya Walsh

9.2

Another fabulous BC wine! Love it! — 7 years ago

Shay A

9.4

A wonderful tasting put on by Classic Wine Storage featuring Long Shadows Winery. If you aren’t familiar with these wines, they are phenomenal WA state wines that are made by the likes of Randy Dunn, Phillipe Melka, Michel Rolland, John DuVall, and more.

This wine is made by Michel Rolland. Large and in charge merlot. Mocha, sweet pipe tobacco, and a lot of ripe blackberry. Nutmeg and cinnamon. Cab lovers merlot. — 8 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.2

They will say “ Burgundian”. An hour of air with a little chill, a nice nose of blood, forest, morello cherries, spices, everything knit together well. The palate , especially against Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese, gives really nice acid/tannin balance and then the fruit.
Or should I say the fruit and tertiary flavors, sense. Nice middling forest floor, cherries(dried), some leather. A lovely BdM. I wouldn’t say for very long holding, but delicious now and the next few years.
Thanks@chambersstreetwines
With Randy. — 15 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2023 vintage. Pretty with delicate citrus impressions vs randy citrus Hulk smash! 1.26.26. — 7 months ago

Brian

9.5

Amazing Cabernet, so rich, smooth with the right amount of tannins. — 8 months ago

Scott Kusalik

9.1

Very nice! Tropical fruit, some peach notes, and a nice acid backbone. Great wine on a hot day — 3 years ago

Tanya Koob

10

Can’t go wrong with this one. — 6 years ago

Shay A

9.6

Fun afternoon at Classic with great company. Glad you could join us Bryan.

This is unicorn wine, ladies and gentlemen. Never thought I’d get to try one of these as they are super rare (and stupid expensive). Old vines, actually, as this was the original vineyard Randy planted back in the ‘70s. Sadly, ‘13 was the last vintage of this as it was replanted. It’s undoubtedly Dunn in its power and structure with an added sweet, velvet mid palate and finish. Charcoal/smoke, roasted blue and black fruit, and clove. Finish is just a mind-blowing evolution of potpourri, baked berry pie and savory notes. Deserves a table to its own and a few more years to grow up to its potential. Awesome stuff @Mark Flesher . — 7 years ago

with Mark and Bryan

Shay A

9.3

A wonderful tasting put on by Classic Wine Storage featuring Long Shadows Winery. If you aren’t familiar with these wines, they are phenomenal WA state wines that are made by the likes of Randy Dunn, Phillipe Melka, Michel Rolland, John DuVall, and more.

Approachable red blend. To me, this is the pop and pour wine out of the lineup. Very plush. This reminds me of Flora Springs Trilogy Blend out of Napa with a bit more fruit on the finish. More milk chocolate than dark. Boysenberry, blue and black fruit medley. — 8 years ago

with Mark

Daniel Bloom

9.3

At first open, this on the nose has a distinct caramel/barrel(botti?),odor that my wife also noted as unique. ( we’ll try to remember exactly) Then i plopped it out for 2 plus hours and with lots of air, this bloomed into a savory, brownish leaning with red underpinnings Barolo cousin. Lighter indeed, but many of the same fruit and secondary notes are there. The tannins are very gentle, and with a meal lighter in heavy proteins it fits well. We had Tortilla Espanola,,Sardines, cheeses, veggies.
There’s something almost brandyesque here…teasing at it but rewarding, especially on the nose that sense of rusty red coming up from below.
Motalli is always very interesting, I’d like more acidity, but that’s trifling.
With Randy.
Thanks, @fassselections — 9 days ago

Daniel Bloom

9.2

From the insane clearance sales of the @plcb, comes this wine for $25. Often you have to tell them what they have in stock, or say…” could you please check in the back?”. Then out comes a sealed wooden, 6 btl case. ( in one instance.). If you’re lucky to hear of the clearance sales, and there’s some things you care for near you it can be great. One just 🤞then prays that the provenance was good.
The 2020 vintage in Priorat was a challenge from what I understand. Wet, with fungus and rot, etc.
The ordinarily Garnacha heavy blend was swapped for 55% Syrah, 34% Garnacha, some Cab. and others. A quite unusual winemaking regiment ensues with large tronchons, cement, and glass demijohns included.
So…this upside down year produced a very lithe, liquorice and mineral wine. Dusky dark fruit on the nose more reminiscent of St. Emillion. Grippy tannins but in harmony. Easy going for Priorat. If you’re lucky to have them, drink or hold ‘em. I feel lucky to have played my part and relieved the @plcb of their burden.
With Randy — 2 months ago

Joshua Fisher

9.3

Says ‘Sample’ Nice being neighbors with randy Dunn — 3 years ago

Sue Cooper

9.1

Excellent blend! — 3 years ago

Leanne Ingham

10

My new favourite white. Lime, grapefruit, nectarine, but balanced acidity. Lucious, absolutely love this refreshing wine. — 6 years ago

Shay A

9.5

A wonderful tasting put on by Classic Wine Storage featuring Long Shadows Winery. If you aren’t familiar with these wines, they are phenomenal WA state wines that are made by the likes of Randy Dunn, Phillipe Melka, Michel Rolland, John DuVall, and more.

This wine is made by John Duvall of Penfolds. Dark overripe berries, smoke, cassis, currant and some smoked bacon. Not the northern Rhône/Cayuse like funky Syrahs...this is more Napa Syrah that is rich, structured and voluptuous. Notes of violets and caramel. One of my favorites of the night. — 8 years ago

with Mark