TheSkip

9.1

Consistently good! Thanks to @Ron R for introduction. Juicy and ripe but balanced. — 5 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.4

This will take a bunch of you by surprise but this is my absolute first bottle of 2012 edge Hill Bacigaluppi that did not literally blow my mind! I consider this one of the top five Chardonnays that I have ever had from Napa and I’ve had a lot of Chardonnays from Napa! It was not Corked but definitely fell 100% flat tonight. No depth, no structure simply fruit. I had friends at the house and was trying to impress them But literally threw this bottle down the drain and open to something else. Oh well, shit happens as they say! @David L @Shawn R @Joe Lucca @Mike R @Ron R @Howard Greenfield @Shay A — 6 years ago

Mike R

9.5

@Ron R you are a beautiful soul and friend - thank you so much for sharing — 7 years ago

Michael Townley

9.1

A very nice bottle of wine from Howell Mountain. Ron knows how to take care of that nice little piece of property and watch those grapes on the vine. Long on the finish. — 7 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.2

15.3% alc.
Bottle no. 0056 (of 2591). — 7 years ago

with Kurt-Inge, Jeanette and 2 others

Rob Brobst III

9.6

I have known for years that Paso Robles makes great wine. This is an excellent example of what perfect weather, abundant water and great soils can produce. Deep rich dark fruit and extremely fine silky tannins! @Paul T @Ron R @Jim Trobaugh @Bill Bender @Jacqueline @Eric Shanks @Connor McMahon @Martin G Rivard — 7 years ago

Shay A

9.1

I had the ‘16 vintage of this a few months back in comparison to the Ron Yates SB. I thought the ‘16 was nice, but that the Ron Yates SB was better in every aspect. @Ron Yates told me, in his opinion, the ‘17 Spicewood was better than both the ‘16 Spicewood and the Ron Yates ‘16.

It’s 103 here in TX, and I’m sweating more than this bottle, so it’s prime SB weather.

I’m happy to report that I think I’m aligned with Ron here. In comparison to the Spicewood ‘16, the aromatics on this just jump out of the glass with tons of fruit. Kiwi, lychee, and peach...wow! Great nose. Sharp acidity highlighted by honeyed grapefruit, limestone and chalk. Well done, Ron! — 6 years ago

Richard Salat

10

Absolutely incredible rum. Delicious — 6 years ago

Cindy Townley

9.2

Love it. Creamy. — 6 years ago

Raul Puga

9.3

Sweet and yummy. Great way to end a Friday night — 7 years ago

Joe Lucca

9.3

Crisp and clean, perfect weight. @Ron R thank you for sharing! — 7 years ago

with Mike, Martin and 8 others

Jeanette Hrnyak

9.4

What a lovely wine this is! I highly recommend you try it if you can find it. Their total production is only 700 cases. — 7 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.8

Holy tall green giants Batman! This is the real reason I drink wine. @Bill Bender @Warren Sapp @Neal Schaffer @Vanessa D @Eric Shanks @Jim Trobaugh @David L @Eric LaMasters @Paul T @Jade Moore @Doug Davidson @Ron R @Connor McMahon @TheSkip — 7 years ago

Aivars Lode

9.4

A cognac esk rum delectable — 6 years ago

Shay A

9.2

My last of 3 rosés from Ron Yates winery (Cinsault, Grenache, Sangiovese). Another really nice TX rosé that I think is probably one of my favorites I’ve had from TX.

This and the Cinsault are tied in score for me, both being quite enjoyable. The Cinsault was a bit more “soft” and fleshy fruit skin driven. This Sangiovese is more full fruit on nose and palate. Lots of strawberry...strawberry cream, strawberry pie (I pick up even a note of crust/yeast) and peach skin. Really nice acidity (probably a tad less than the Grenache). Sweet nectar and agave. Stone fruit. Had the most “going on” than the others. Another nice one, @Ron Yates . — 6 years ago

Greg Bennett

8.9

This came across as a rare find.. A Nicaraguan rum that you can enjoy on the rocks. — 6 years ago

Richard moreira

9.5

Better than Havana club 7 years — 7 years ago

Daniel Martinez Cardenas

9.4

Dark ruby in color, on the palate perfectly balanced flavors of blue and blackberries with hints of Swiss chocolate and nutmeg. What do you guys think about my selection, @Cointa I Jauregui @Roy Goble @Alex Lallos @David L @Ron R @Steve Anderson and to everyone else. Happy Easter🐰, Happy Passover ✡️ www.hitimewine.net — 7 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.6

@Ron R @Mike R @David L @Howard Greenfield @Kirk Alexander @Joe Lucca @Carl Fischer @Paul T @Bill Bender @Ted Mandes @Jim Trobaugh @Monica O @Terri Walker @Steve Colanero My amazing friend Steve Colanero is a retired chef. We enjoyed an amazing dinner in his home this evening and opened these 2 beauties. Becklyn Reserve and a private propriety blend called "M" by Ted Mandes.
I opened and reviewed the Becklyn Reserve last night as well. You all know how I felt about it. Extremely solid and I rated accordingly. My opinion hasn't changed. It's an awesome wine. Thanks again David for introducing me to this Beauty!! — 7 years ago

with Ted, Steve and 1 other

Carl Fischer

9.3

What a surprise. Thanks for the awesome recommendation @Ron R. I get dark fruit, vanilla and brown sugar on the nose. Vanilla and blackberries dominate the palate with mouth drying tannins and a nice acidity. Smooth and nice. I let it breathe in my glass (which means not long) and it definitely opened up after it had been opened for a while. This is really nice and got it for a steal on LB. Huge fan of Jeff Ames from Tor and delighted to try his own wine. Very nice. Will have to check out some of the single vineyard designates. Any suggestions from the group on which one to try for first? Happy New Year's Eve to all. — 7 years ago