Ted

8.9

Last wine of the trip. Earth and ripe fruit. — 2 years ago

with Jeni

Scott Strickler

9.5

Dark fruits and well balanced tannins highlight this excellent wine. More in the medium to full body Pinot noir‘s which I prefer  — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Deep roots of Beaulieu were first planted back in 1900, when founder Georges de Latour noticed similarities with his native Bordeaux and declared the Napa Valley ideal for winemaking. A blend of 78% Cab Sauv, 11% Merlot, 3% of Cab Franc, 4% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec. Aromas of dark berry fruit and earthy spice scents. On the palate blackberry and currants, spicy notes on full soft ripe tannins, nice mouthfeel, long finish ending with fruit, oak and earthy mineral character. — 4 years ago

Juha Hautanen

9.5

Anjan 80-vuotisjuhlan viini. Lohelle mutta menee muutenkin — 6 years ago

Sean Sims

8.9

Wow, jam, dark stone fruit. Deep purple rim. A pleasure to drink as I grill — 6 years ago

R. David Liebers

9.0

Pleasant aroma, fruity on the tongue with a dry finish. — 6 years ago

Jason Brater

9.1

Lovely petit Verdot. Drinking nicely but ending it’s run, I think. Maybe a few more years. Cocoa powder and Deep red cherry and a touch of plum. White pepper in the middle and nice punch of black pepper and light tannins at the finish. — 7 years ago

with Heather

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

‘Las Alturas' Spanish for 'the heights', a fitting name, this vineyard located on one of the highest grape-growing benches in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. 4th gen Winemaker Joseph J. Wagner from family with farming & winemaking roots in Napa since 1906. Met Joe several times. Deep Ruby (darkest Pinot I have come across). Nice berry and floral spice aromas. Rich cherry/plum flavors with oak, spice and vanilla. Long finish, bold ending with sweet oak notes. Very Nice! A Fav! — 2 years ago

Eric Peterson

9.5

One the nose: vanilla, nutmeg, black cherry and tobacco.
Taste: red fruits, oak finish.
Good with or without food — 4 years ago

Steven Beishuizen

8.9

As the name suggests... Deep. A raspberry nose, but on the palate, all the black fruit emerge... Blackberry, current, black cherry, more raspberry... Some syrupy tartness, but this is elegant and balanced... Eucalyptus, some graphite? Big fruit dominates though. The finish is a tad cloying but long... A lot of fruit in this package. — 5 years ago

with Anita

Katri Tuominen

9.0

Ei ihme, että kultamitali tuli Vuoden viinit 2020. Sitruksinen, hyvä Riesling. Sopii mm. sushien kanssa. — 6 years ago

Janette Johanna Välimäki

9.8

Keltaluumuisen makuinen, puolikuiva tai jopa vähän makeahko. Oikein maukas!! — 6 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

A blend of 88% Cab Sauv, 8% Petit Verdot & 4% Cab Franc, deep Ruby with aromas of juicy red and black fruits, sweet spice with floral notes. The palate is loaded with vibrant ripe fruit, cherry, blueberry and blackberry flavors with vanilla cedar, some cacao and currants notes, well balanced. Fine round tannins with great mouthfeel, long ending with a powerhouse of fruit and sweet spice on the finish. Great now but has plenty of room to run. — 6 years ago

Carl Camp

9.0

Very dark. Needs to breathe, then very good. — 3 years ago

Jeremiah Diaz

8.9

Deep ruby color; blueberries, bell pepper, and a hint of paprika on the nose; medium acidity, medium tannins; tastes like tart cherries, blueberries, and slate with a moderate finish. Nellie says is ok. Not as complex as I would like, but it's ok. — 3 years ago

with Nellie

George Hesse

9.5

2021 Costco Wine Advent Calendar Day 11. So far this is my favorite red from the Costco group. — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Just opened another bottle! Founded in 1932 by Isaac Muga Martínez, now run by children Manuel, Isabel & Isaac Muga Caño. Deep Ruby, aromas of sweet red and black fruits with pepper spice and oak. 4 grape blend from the Haro district (70% Tempranillo, rest Garnacha, Mazuelo & Graciano), 36 months in oak, palate shows elegant flavors of cherry and currant with espresso, vanilla & toasty oak tones. Soft full ripe tannins, lively acidity on a long finish ending with an earthy mineral character. Great vintage! — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Founded in 1932 by Isaac Muga Martínez, now run by children Manuel, Isabel & Isaac Muga Caño. Deep Ruby, aromas of sweet red and black fruits with pepper spice, unmistakable Muga. 4 grape blend from the Haro district (70% Tempranillo, rest Garnacha, Mazuelo & Graciano), palate shows cherry and currant flavors with espresso, vanilla & toasty oak tones. Soft full tannins, lively acidity on a medium+ finish ending with an earthy mineral character. Nice value! Great vintage! — 6 years ago

Eric Peterson

10

It’s almost velvety with a fruit notes — 6 years ago

Ming L

9.3

The 2010 Esprit de Beaucastel from Tablas Creek was a tough act to follow, but this elegant Rhône blend from Sonoma just did that.

The nose was quite similar with aroma of blue fruits and earthy elements with hint of violet, it was the palate that set it apart: soft, complex and deep, with great texture and beautiful acidity that adds the tension. Elegant and seamless.

Kale Anderson was the long time wine maker at Pahlmeyer, and Kale wines are all vineyard-specific. Worth seeking out. — 7 years ago