Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Blend from estate vineyards; Sanford & Benedict Vineyard (~44%) and La Rinconada (~56%), changes a bit year/year, aged 11 months in 27% new French oak, light Ruby color with aromas of tart fruit, spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of raspberry and cranberry with white flower notes and an array of spices. Fine dusty tannins, long finish ending with fresh fruit, spice and earthy tones. Good now! — a year ago

Eric Urbani

9.5

Five single-vineyard CA Pinots vs 5 Burgs: Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanee + three 1er Crus Beaunes. All 2005s. Rob Jensen, owner, and Sue Ryan, lead wine educator at Testarossa joined our group for the tasting. My fave of the night! — 4 years ago

Joe Fischer

8.9

Nice aroma, red currant and spice, very drinkable — 5 years ago

James Gourley

9.4

This wine may be on the decline. The fruit has gone decidedly raisiny. But the acidity still shines and the wine remains delicious. — 6 years ago

David Lee

9.0

Silkier, spicier than the Santa Barbara. — 7 years ago

Amanda

9.5

Very winey rose. Great change from a regular rose! — 7 years ago

Beau Carson

9.3

Meyer lemon, brioche, and a beautifully balanced richness. — 8 years ago

Conrad Green

9.0

Ripe and fresh. Noticeable oak. God balance — 2 years ago

with Peter and Gregg

Tom Kobylarz

9.1

Elegant and delicate, the AR chards are always so subtle and gentle version of the grape. Very Chablis like or even champagne Blanc de blancs less the bubbles. — 3 years ago

Dylan Thomas

9.0

Dusty, red fruit, touchdown — 5 years ago

James Haskins

9.3

Lovely smooth taste! One of the best Pinot Noirs I have enjoyed ! — 6 years ago

Celia Fitch

9.5

A light and pleasant for cab drinkers — 6 years ago

DeLinda Goodman

9.7

One of the best Rose’s I’ve had. Very light. — 7 years ago

Austin Blackwell

9.0

Dark cherry and Chinese 5 spice with a vest velvety texture. — 8 years ago

Brooke Gannon

9.2

Steely, mineral driven, some apple, lemon zest, a nice long finish. — 2 years ago

with Joseph

Joe Fischer

8.9

Very red berry…cherry and strawberry. A bit of leather and mushroom. — 4 years ago

Chris B.

9.0

Really nice - honeysuckle, apricot, maybe even some lemon peel? The oak is definitely there at the end but it’s not overbearing at all. Paired it with stuffing, Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes but would also be great with grilled fish. — 5 years ago

Jeff Orlowski

9.2

Red berries and oak on nose. Medium body. Raspberries, cola, pepper on palate. Dry, balanced. — 6 years ago

with Michael and Joe

Ned Gray Creed

9.3

Lather, rinse, repeat. — 6 years ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Dark blue fruit. Very pure with lovely savory fruit with a tangy sour cherry note. A bit Nuits Saint George-like. Still great life to this, with great balance. A treat — 7 years ago

with Major-General, Gregg and 1 other