David L

9.2

13'. Roots Wine Company .The barrel project Grenache. 30 months in barrel. 30 minute decanting . Truly a crowdpleaser. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

The Osteiner grape is a German grape variety created from crossing of Riesling and Silvaner. Despite its German roots, Rippon is perhaps the most notable producer of this variety. Nose of lemon, lime, ripe melon and white fresh florals. On the palate, fresh, clean, round and brilliant. Beautiful acidity, lemon, lime, melon, stone fruits, pear, fruit blossoms and citrus peel. Another photo of their amazing view and owner Jo Mills with my wife. Jo is such a great host with amazing passion and energy for making great wine. — 9 years ago

Debbie Shing

9.2

Savoury traditional Chinese medicine aromas, dates, prunes, sultana raisins, roots and root vegetables. Tangy acidity and long finish. Truly delectable — 9 years ago

with Anya

Shawn Thompson

8.9

A lighter nose with a palate of cranberry, strawberry and a light zesting of orange. A darker, deeper rosé with a long fruity finish. — 10 years ago

Adam Martin

9.1

Very dry, mild tannins, hints of caramel/umami in the body, crisp finish. No coarseness — 12 years ago

with Shi

Colin Heinrich

Sales & Marketing B Wise Vineyards

9.7

Old Vine Love, earth, mineral, sassparilla, roots — 12 years ago

Sherry Scheinman

9.8

Screw top at Stan's from Roots. Has kick! — 14 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Deep Crimson with purple rim. Has the colour of a less than 5 year old wine. Earthy tarry aromas. On the palate very savoury and enticing with meaty notes. Old School Hunter Valley Shiraz from Vineyards worked by the legendary Maurice O'Shea in the 1940s and 50s. Like the wines O'Shea made this will live for decades although this wine is more full bodied than these wines from that era. About 10 years ago I was lucky to buy a 1952 (my birth year) at Auction made by the legend. Still holding up at 50+ years of age and barely medium bodied. Had another bottle 457 weeks later on 22/4/26. This was the ripe rich South Australian model which thankfully they have left behind and returned to their medium bodied roots. This was dense Ruby and opaque. Ripe rich and tarry. A full bodied palate with great length and pronounced tannins. Already 20 years old and somewhat of a pup. Could cellar for at least another 10 years. Had another bottle on 23rd April 2026 with consistent notes. This is a huge wine and not true to the Hunter Valley style. Rich ripe and tannic. Will cellar for another 5 to 10 years plus. — 9 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Winemaker Joseph J. Wagner is a 4th generation winemaker from a family with farming and winemaking roots in the Napa Valley since 1906. Deep Ruby (darkest Pinot almost looks like a Cab) with aromas of ripe berries and spice notes. The palate shows rich black fruits, blackberries, plums and black cherries, vanilla spice, cedar and cacao. Rich soft tannins, firm acidity on lingering finish ending with mineral tones. Nice! — 9 years ago

Lauren Berlin

9.5

This is the Malbec I imagine our grandfather's drinking. Starting with a dark berry and progressing to a peppery, leathery finish. Deep Roots Malbec would be a great dinner wine, especially with a custom cut steak dinner. — 11 years ago

Jen Albee Bergstrom

8.9

Boise. Great wine. Delectable didn't save. Don't remember comments. :-( — 12 years ago

Frank Anders

9.8

This is a very drinkable wine. Well – balanced. One can drink it by itself or with food. — 12 years ago

Dennis Kellison

8.9

Toasty, green apple nose, nice chard — 9 years ago

with Karen

boyd

9.2

Showin out. Tastes like yamhill-carlton Pinot noir. And still a baby. — 9 years ago

Brian Ptack

8.9

I still love this Pinot but the 2011 was amazing I drank at least a case. It does not have the same feel seems more heavy with darker fruit notes. — 9 years ago

Rachel Knight

9.8

I really like this one. Very different- crisp and sweet without actual sweetness. Very cool. — 10 years ago

with Brad

Mike Viscosi

9.6

Fruity and smooth. Nice for a dinner wine — 10 years ago

Rick Scott

9.0

Great with spicy pizza. — 12 years ago

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.9

Really reminds me of burgundy. Neutral oak. Has a bit of that burgundy gym sock action going on. Lots of pretty, wild dandelion flowers. Great acid. — 12 years ago

Victor Demydov

8.9

Great for 30 — 13 years ago