Kyle Groombridge

9.4

I loved this. I'm usually not swooned easily by California cab these days, but this bottle rocked me. Juicy rich sweet black fruit, vanilla and chocolate overtones and aromatics of cedar, market cherry, and eucalyptus. Dense but velvety on the finish. What a well-done cab from an oft-overlooked part of California. It probably didn't hurt that I had Georg Riedel pouring it for me out of a gorgeous decanter either. — 8 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.9

I really like this because it just goes to show Randy's flexibility and desire to experiment. True #bordeauxblend style with the #freshness of the #santacruz there are notes that remind me of #loire — 9 years ago

Meghan Schmeltzer

9.0

Smooth red wine. Not sweet but delicious! — 9 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.3

Creosote and tar with yesterday's wood fire aromas balanced by greatly refined notes of pure dark cherries and black currant fruit, with the charred oak present but integrated. Full and rich yet lively and acidic, showing a stoney profile where fruit, tannins and acidity are polished but still obvious. Toasty oak adds complexity and the spice notes reminds me Guigal's La La bottlings. Impressive and age worthy too. — 10 years ago

Kurt-Inge Eklund

9.1

The Kalin wines have always amazed me... — 10 years ago

Brenden Hexberg

9.0

First foray into Santa Cruz Cabernets for me. These guys can make wine. The 2010 vintage showed great balance and chewy notes of blackberry with some acidity lingering. Really great. Can't wait to try another vintage. — 10 years ago

Nicole McLendon

9.5

A little throw back Charleston Wine Festival circa 2014 with my bestie Brooke! — 10 years ago

Nathaniel Muñoz

9.2

This is extremely resonant of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Cool damp forest floor with bright hibiscus, wintergreen, and tart cherry notes. Touches of cremini and cotton candy keep me sipping. A classic. — 11 years ago

Jim Edison

9.8

Three years and I finished it! I fucking rock! Yeah... Not for lightweights... — 12 years ago

Scott Spangler

9.0

Little green for me as a Pinot. — 12 years ago

Nathan Timm

9.5

To the tune of "play that song" - "drink that wine, the one that tastes oh so fine." — 8 years ago

with Kim

Rebecca Holzinger

9.0

Very smooth and soft. — 9 years ago

Chris Opdyke

9.0

Not a fan upon first opening but it's growing on me. — 9 years ago

Katie Smith

10

Thought I'd try this inexpensive bottle, and then ended up loving it. Great crisp fruity flavor, not bitter. I went back to the market and bought all they had--Spring & Summer will be here soon! — 9 years ago

Mike Evans

9.5

Amazing white pepper unlike any Syrah I've ever had from California, with roasted beef and blackberry and raspberry, both the fruit and bruised green canes. It is a little lean and tart on the palate, which I find very appealing but which may be offputting to some. It's startling reminiscent of old school Cote Rotie in the elegant style, like 80s and early 90s Ogier, Jasmin, or Gallet, and reminds me how much I miss them. It also reminds me of Texier's Serine wines. — 10 years ago

Aaron Means

9.1

Fresh and well balanced. The best of the lineup IMHO. — 10 years ago

Sarah C

9.5

See that Fat Cat Tom's smile? That's me. This Anchor Old Tom plus Meyer Lemon juice & Fever Tree tonic = happy, happy, happy. — 10 years ago

Josh Luhn

Luhn Wine Consulting Owner, Luhn Family Wines

9.4

Rhys. Pretty and powerful. So much here, citrus, apple, flinty and toasty but hints not obtrusive, orange oil and blossoms, lots of minerality for a domestic wine. Gawd I loves me some Rhys. — 10 years ago

Rod Chu

10

Ridge never lets me down. Amazing. I'm going back to Jackson's to buy up the rest. — 12 years ago

Nathan Kandler

Winemaker Thomas Fogarty Winery

10

First look, 2 months post bottling- suave vintage in co co — 12 years ago

JeremyC

9.2

First for me. Late post. Remember being afraid of the alcohol but it was well tamed considering it clocked in at 14.9. Complex and delicious. Thanks Eric!! — 9 years ago

Keith Herrick

9.3

Rhys Pinot has been hit or miss for me, but this is the second btl of 08 family farm I've had, and both have been excellent! — 9 years ago

Lewis Chester

9.0

2012 vintage. Pale lemon. Full concentration - quite oaky and vanilla essence, ripe lemon. On the palate, medium minus acidity, full body and deep concentration. Bit too big for me. Drink now until 2023. — 9 years ago

John B. Paterson

Wine Director Frankies Spuntino & Prime Meats

9.2

American Pinot got me all like DAYUM — 9 years ago

Elizabeth Renter

9.5

Light and crisp — 10 years ago

JeremyC

9.2

Yes that says 1990!!! Fuckin' cool and holding up like a champ. Aging potential of these wines has been an eye opening lesson to me and astounding to experience!!! — 10 years ago

with Tommy

Gus Johnson

9.4

Great job Kevin, Jeff & co. Lemon oil, citrus, medium high acid, 60+ second finish. Can't wait to see where this goes in 3-5 years. — 10 years ago

Max Kogod

Owner Kogod Wine Merchant

8.9

Santa Cruz Cabernet most always gets me. — 11 years ago

Doug Burress

Sales K&L Wines

9.8

One of the best gins ever! Go San Francisco! — 12 years ago

Ryan Jackson

9.7

Full bode and slightly peppery — 12 years ago