I feel that this is probably the best Pinot Noir producer out of the finger lakes although the competition is finally a good one. The nose has a wonderful aroma of currant a plum with undertones of spice including nutmeg and mulling spices. The palate is gorgeously light and elegant but still somewhat juicy at the same time. Flavors of plum, sour cherry and baking spice along with wonderfully balance acidity. The finish is soft and elegant with juicy fruit notes of lingering acidity. Wow... a great pairing for roasted pork. — 7 years ago
23 May 2018 at Barnone, Cleveland OH — 7 years ago
Just an outstanding pour from a small production Washington winery. Gorgeous nose of red berries, floral notes, and less herb than I expected. This is a young, delicate wine that is quite Loire-ish in structure. Strawberries, cherries, plums, and herbs. Wonderful, wonderful acidity with plenty of greenness. I hope you don't love your Franc overoaked because this ain't it. Fresh is the word of the day here. This reminds me how much I love Cab Franc. — 8 years ago
Very tasty and great value @ $18 from Bodega ($14.40 w/ discount) — 9 years ago
One of my favorite Santa Cruz Mountains pinot noir producers, and this bottle was a great example of why. Fruity but not overly so, rich but easy drinking. A fun and enjoyable wine that I'm happy to drink anytime. — 10 years ago
Good flavor, not too oaky, but not overly butter either. — 10 years ago
Surprise Bordeaux blend from SOuth Africa. #texsom — 11 years ago
BBQ and vino with the Kays. — 12 years ago
Last night, a buddy of mine who’s a Disabled Veteran and Registered Architect, announced that he was assuming control of a SDVOSB Architecture firm. He had spent the better part of a year of trying to reach a purchase agreement. So it was an evening of celebration. He’s been a Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars fan for some time and he planned to pull the cork on a few bottles. We had a couple of rando bottles too but all were California Cabernet Sauvignon. This was the opening salvo and a very good one at that. Perfumed, lush, velvety fruit with lovely structure. Hugely quaffable and already drinking very well with a short decant but I think this is pretty characteristic of the 2014 vintage. — 6 years ago
Tastes like buttered popcorn! — 6 years ago
Distinct flavors. Dark black cherry. Chocolate and tobacco. Smell and taste the terroir. — 7 years ago
Not that familiar with Zin but had a good mouthfeel, not much tannin, strawberry up front and was good with steak. — 7 years ago
Love this — 8 years ago
Rating may be influenced by prior bottles. Good not great. — 9 years ago
2013 vintage, started off a bit like port! But mellowed on the second glass. — 10 years ago
Very good — 10 years ago
Unreal. Barrel fermented. White wine from pinot noir grapes. Beeautiful. — 10 years ago
This tastes nothing like it smells. Awesome. — 12 years ago
Was not the favorite of the night but a solid finish to the night — 6 years ago
This wine has a special spot in my heart for me. I have had it few times with a special friend and never has disappointed me once.
It described exactly too what the young guns of Australia are trying to achieve, the carbonic without the candy scents. This is so much fun and so refreshing. I could drink it from a tap... Where is the tap guys??? — 6 years ago
Tastes like the sister-in-law and myself have the same issues with our husbands. (Brothers). Definitely a nice bouquet that finishes nicely. — 7 years ago
"I make wine at Lafite and Latour, but my heart is at Calon"... I can see why Nicolas Alexandre Marquis de Segur said these iconic words after having this wine in my glass. The nose is so inviting with warm spice, cigar smoke, embers, and toast. Raspberry syrup, plums, vanilla, and toffee on the palate. Nice thread of smoke throughout with nice balancing fresh fruit. What an enjoyable wine! 20 months in new oak - obviously the more accessible style the new owners are going for... the Pinot the other night gave an experience, this one tells a story. — 9 years ago
Stalky red berry fruit that's a touch smokey followed by richer Black Forest gateaux. In the mouth you get sweetly rounded and rich black cherry & berry fruit, precise, fine tannins that make this eminently drinkable. Spice box notes linger on the long finish, a really gorgeous drop! — 10 years ago
Wow - with grapes sourced from Nutt Road vineyards managed by Peter Martini this has inviting peach and apple aromas and a level of sweetness balance with acidity that provide a full lush feel with a medium finish that has a bit of cream that makes this special — 10 years ago
Mars P.
best rum and coke ever. or mix with calamansi and soda — 5 years ago