Mary Ellen Bonisteel

9.2

Lovely bubbly - notes of vanilla and raspberry . Highly recommend if available in your state. Happy New Year!!! — 2 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.5

A tasting of nine Rhys Pinot Noirs from the 2008 & 2009 vintages. Jeff Brinkman, Rhys winemaker joined our group. I thought the Bearwallow Vineyard from the Anderson Valley was rich and savory - it was our #1 in the lineup. — 4 years ago

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

9.1

2009 - 21 years old - initially closed aromas opened to a wide array of perfume, decayed fruit, herb and dusty scents. Still a quaffer, drinking smooth and tasty. — 6 years ago

Patrick Derdeyn

9.1

A little richer syrah expression than some of the single vineyards but well balanced. Dark fruit with a spice and pepper note that should continue to evolve for several more years. — 7 years ago

Mark Mannebach

9.5

One of my favorite sparkling wines. Very complex. Compares with Better Champagne — 8 years ago

Sarah O'Kelley

9.0

Wow - 10 years & kicking - utterly gulpable - all sorts of berries & dirt - yum!! — 8 years ago

Peter Isacksen

9.1

Had on Jet Blue of all places. Dry and smooth, they could have circled all day and I was ok. — 9 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.6

Underrated. I am not going to say there are no better cool climate domestic Syrahs out there. But please submit your submissions and try to prove us wrong. For its category, this is highly worthy of attention. — 10 years ago

with Tyson

Neel Master

9.3

1997 vintage. Amazingly full of fruit and good acid. — 10 years ago

Nandi Witter

9.0

Orin Swift of how I love you — 12 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.2

Out of mag. Big, dark fruit. Aging well but needs another 5yr. — 2 years ago

Emily Anderson

9.4

One of my favorites! Enjoyed with Thanksgiving dinner. — 4 years ago

Alex Bell

9.0

I can’t tell you how many of these bottles of this I’ve enjoyed. Beautiful glou — 5 years ago

Norma Munoz

9.0

Warm spicy notes of toasted oak. Thick. Very full bodied. Long taste afterwards. Very velvety! Love this red!! — 7 years ago

Daniel Spivack

8.9

Big, bold cab but also jammier than the typical cab. Has Syrah like notes because of it. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Nice understated fruits of; cherries, strawberries, watermelon, black raspberries/cherries, pink rose petals, soft gripping chalkiness, crisp volcanic minerals, baguette, nice acidity and a decent finisher. — 8 years ago

Lindsay Smith

9.5

Probably the most exciting wine I've had from California or maybe the U.S. this year. Absolutely delicious, refreshing acidity with bright, soft blackberry fruit and the faintest hint of cassis on the finish. It's perfect. This is my favorite kind of wine. — 9 years ago

Sarah Milsow-Guenther

9.4

Wow. This does not taste like an 04, lots of dark fruit still left on this one. A little tartness to it almost. Could still age this one for a bit. Decanted this for about 6 hours. — 10 years ago

Gerald Montoya

8.9

Beautifully perfumed red fruit and earthy tones with just a touch of VA. Great balance of weight and acidity and good length. — 10 years ago

Morning Star Vasquez

9.4

How do you say "Delectable"? This wine fits the bill: balanced, pronounced acidity, nice barrel regime, loam soil; I think the balance of these is key though. No words be said while sipping, except "damn!" — 11 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Bright ruby red color. Bountiful aromas of red berries and dried violets. Pallet is full of strawberry and raspberry fruit with hints of black tea, baking spices, earth and pepper spice. Just a bit of a “gamey” quality as well. Nice hint of oak on the clean finish. Fine tannins and bright acidity. Creamy texture. Rich and nicely rounded. Absolutely a “California-Style” Pinot Noir. Nice choice, Mark Smith. — 3 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Fruit comes from the coolest coastal parts of this appellation, linked by the influence of the Pacific’s cool marine air, which delays ripening. Ruby with rich berry fruit, citrus and floral spice. On the palate, strawberry and cherry, tangy, with cedar notes and earthy tones. Bright acidity, soft expressive tannins, long finish ending with mineral and cedar spice. Very nice, drink now & over next 5 years. — 5 years ago

Pooneet K

8.9

Not my favorite Arietta. Tons of vanilla sort of overwhelms the fruit on the palate. Great nose, though. A bit hot on the finish. — 6 years ago

Chris Borges

9.7

Floral nose, lots of minerality. Amazing wine. Loved the contrast to his. Good enough to just drink without food. — 7 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.7

Steelers won...... Rockin Chardonnay..... and a box of Screaming Eagle to unpack and cellar. — 8 years ago

Colin Cahoon

9.0

Lots of cherry and a long acid finish. Medium to light bodied Pinot. — 9 years ago

with Claire and Susan

Jess Kat

9.7

One of my favs I love all of Dave Matthews wine — 10 years ago

Doug Sayed

9.3

Racy red fruits with an exotic flair. Quite precocious and ready to drink with a bit of air. Quite delicious. — 10 years ago

Michael Schamis

9.2

Bright aromas tangerine and citrus with a touch of pear. Juicy on the palate with tons of slatey minerality. Bright acidity balanced by lemon and lime fruit. Medium clean finish. — 11 years ago

with Andie

Todd Stone

9.0

Another excellent wine but not as good as the Domaine de Chevalier; chosen by Sommelier John Ragan of The Modern, NYC for a corp wine tasting. — 12 years ago