Lorna Hajdini

9.1

At WS - smooth — a month ago

Maya Seeney

9.4

Possibly my fav summer wine — a year ago

Kamall

9.3

Lemon and lime, crushed rocks and salty minerals. Gentler than the AR Trout Gulch. Really draws you in. — 2 months ago

Ming L

9.4

A fantastic bottling that is rich, bright and delicate at the same time. Fully integrated with lovely smoky and mineral notes. Long elegant finish.
The winery note states full development by 2022. Agreed but should have staying power for another 4-5 years. — 2 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.1

Still intact. But it’s too ashy and bitter for me.

Better balance and more suppleness on day 2.
89->91 — 3 months ago

Jonathan Wall

9.5

Imagine a great Cote Rotie, Cornas, and a Cal Syrah step into a bar. The atmosphere is all French but the ‘Mercian makes it interesting and overblown with too much density. It was spectacular, but if it were a bit more reserved, and didn’t stain my Riedel, it would have been on another level. — 4 months ago

Todd Scurci

9.6

#sonomapinot #gotham — a month ago

with Jason

Tyler Felous

9.0

On first open, the butter/malo notes are overpowering everything. Some fruit and acidity in there but hidden. Will see how it evolves with some air. — a month ago

Ming L

9.3

Like the Pipparello, this is a blend of Sangiovese, Sagrantino and Montepulciano. Unlike the Pipparello, this one sees no oak.
The savory nose is full of cherries, earth, and herbal spices. Very deep and complex. On the palate the acidity is noticeably higher. Intense and brooding. Powerful dusty tannins.
A wine making tour de force. — 2 months ago

Victor Hsu

9.3

Privileged to sample the 2016 Monte Bello at the winery as part of their Library offerings. The bottle is $375 at the winery. Tight and tannic after 8 years (and half an hour of decanting) but promising much more. Josh at the winery concedes that it’s in a dumb phase but should reach its peak in 20-30 years. I could analyze and pick apart this one for hours. — 3 months ago

Kamall

9.0

Salty, rocky goodness — 3 months ago

Colin Parker

9.1

Medium, spicy, full body — 4 months ago

with Dana

Tyler Felous

9.0

4th wine of BYOB blind. Very light with a slight effervescence, leading us to call this as a natty pinot. Was surprised it was such a classic. Have had Mt Eden Pinot before and this was not in the same neighborhood of depth/forest floor. Alas, not my favorite vintage — 4 months ago

Joslyn Vo

10

Favorite wine! Sweet and fruity
15% alcohol! — a month ago

Ted

9.5

Superb glass of grape juice. Silky smooth. Outstanding!! — a month ago

with Jeni

Thien Bui

9.1

Very well make — 2 months ago

Conrad Green

9.4

Gorgeous nose. Deep gamey fruit. Herbs and underbrush. Lovely grapey stuff — 2 months ago

with Paul

Amber Wendland

9.3

Pendry with Tom — 3 months ago

Randy Fuller

9.5

This wine has a dark purple color and a complex nose. Aromas of black cherry, violets, anise, clove, leather and earth are plentiful in the bouquet. The palate offers a medium mouthfeel with great acidity and firm tannins. The fruit flavors are carried along by the more savory aspects of the profile. It is a wine which would love a pairing with a steak or a pork chop, or with a meaty stew. — 4 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Suave & polished — 4 months ago