Garen Staglin

9.5

Beautiful acid and fruit. — 4 years ago

Ron R

9.6

Not even surprised. Rick went to his cellar and slapped his you know what on the table. This is a beautiful example of Bdx.
Cow dung nose gives way to a sweet, textured palate. Tannins are close to be resolved, but zero tertiary notes. Great acid structure completes an excellent presentation from a lack luster vintage - boys w/end in Pittsburgh. — 5 years ago

with Andrew, Rick and 1 other

Mike Obley

9.6

At it’s peak — 7 years ago

Mark Howard

9.3

Ok, first thing- thank you Rick Banks for the gift of this bottle. Secondly, we have an affinity for this producer as Elizabeth and I shared a bottle of pinot from Hartford Court on the night we met. Now about the wine. Bold blue fruit aromatics with a hint of licorice. Mid palate shows some red fruits mainly raspberries. Soft tannins fading away to a sweet finish. Not many domestic pinots have life after 8 years, this one definitely does. Best to consume sooner than later, maybe over the next year or so. What a wonderful treat. Thanks my friend! — 8 years ago

with Elizabeth

Jonathan Kozaczuk

9.1

Delicate. Earthy nose (think mushrooms) with cranberry and other red fruit on the palate balanced against plenty of acidity. Has some funk to it. — 9 years ago

Andrea Watt

9.3

Mineral, crisp, acidic, and more fruit undertones than expected. — 9 years ago

Joe Weinberger

9.1

Very tight and reduced upon opening. Needs air time but a very pretty wine. Triage no. 1. — 4 years ago

Fredybeans

8.9

Nez épicé et miel
Bouche ample seveuse avec sur ce millesime un peu de sucre d épicé et d alcool
Plus saint aubin que puligny pour moi — 6 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.2

Mazf rick francis 8/17 — 6 years ago

Mike R

9.4

2010 and this masterpiece of a wine was slipping happily along like the rockstar it is - thank you @David L for this wonderful gift - Rick and I throughly enjoyed it brother — 7 years ago

with R

Doug Kahn

9.0

Fun and fresh. Very enjoyable — 8 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Named for the canyon Rick’s family farmed and where the Estate Vineyard is now located, established in 1981 by Rick Small and his wife, Darcey Fugman-Small. Woodward Canyon was the second winery in the Walla Walla Valley and the Smalls were instrumental in obtaining federal approval of the Walla Walla Valley appellation. Nice ripe stone fruit flavors, aged new French oak (20%) with pear and apple flavors, toasty oak, lively acidity, lingering ending with citrus and mineral notes. Very Nice! — 9 years ago

Pam Kershaw

9.2

Rick, Leslie and I love this. — 9 years ago

Mike Obley

9.2

Way too early to drink — 5 years ago

Mike Obley

9.5

Karen’s 70th at Torc! — 5 years ago

Jack Maloney

9.6

Good fruit, little spice, some tannins. Just really well balanced. A little cinnamon and plum — 6 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

1996 vintage. An old-fashioned Margaux made by 85 year old Jean-Pierre Boyer (who has no succession by the way). No wood here, only concrete vats Very intriguing wine, evolved colour with orange rim. Nose opens up beautifully with air, reminiscent of crushed strawberries, cedar wood and flowers. Delicate and full of finesse, very much alive. Drinking beautifully now, but given how well it reacts to air exposure this wine can evolve for many years to come. Highly recommended if you want to taste a totally different Bordeaux. Only 12,5% Abv. — 7 years ago

Mathilde Pellissier

9.4

Fruity, a bit mushroom — 8 years ago

Greg Stepina

9.4

Rick bought at deuxave wow — 8 years ago

Mike Evans

9.2

Just a little nuttiness with nice weight and stunning acidity, it is aging brilliantly and has years of time left. — 9 years ago

with Stan