Toshiko Parker

9.4

Toshiko had this 8 years ago

with Emily

Aaron Tan

9.1

Super house wine from Recreation Bar and Bistro, Fitroy North. Made by ex-JL Chave winemaker Shane Mckerrow. Mostly Heathcote fruit, with some Garden Gully stuff blended in. Easily one of the best values I've encountered this year. Old world aromatics, pure crunchy fruits on the palate, with a touch of (Garden Gully?) salinity. So good! — 8 years ago

Gregg Bechtel

9.2

Riding the spearmint/vanilla train to funkytown at Tom's Dim Sum @Shane Donnelly — 9 years ago

Geoff M

9.3

Shane and Jeremiah rocking our world! — 9 years ago

Kayla Cole

9.4

From Shane for Christmas. Amazing! Berry with earthy finish. Not too many tannins and isn't sweet in all the right ways — 9 years ago

Nicole L

9.8

At west coast wine and cheese — 10 years ago

Ben Leger

9.0

Shane they don't make it anymore. A really fine expression of Merlot with elegant tannin and. A dusty earth finish. #tuscany #merlot — 10 years ago

with Lauren

Rob McCully

9.2

Nice with steak. — 11 years ago

Jake Fetzer

Owner, Masút WInery

9.3

This wine has drinkability. Had at BLT Steakhouse in DC — 11 years ago

John Stevens

9.6

Shane, delish..... — 12 years ago

Karen Mrozek

9.8

Shared with Jules. Shane received for his 40th. — 13 years ago

Max Gottesfeld, FWS, CSW

9.4

Minimal fruit and lots of tannins the first day. Day 4 it has opened up a lot. Lots of black cherry silky palate soft tannins and medium acidity. Awesome 👏🏼 @Gregg Bechtel really good. @Shane Donnelly — 8 years ago

Celia Haven

10

First wine we had at christmas 2016. Shane bought for tish from france summer 2016. — 9 years ago

Christina Ahlheim

8.9

Very nice. Especially for the price. $12.99. Liquor store next to Shane Co. Arena Liquors. — 9 years ago

Kent Foulker

8.9

Juicy fruit on the nose. Winemaker Shane Oiler made something special here. — 9 years ago

Raul Puga

9.2

Same fruit profile as 08 but not as aromatic. Very good expression of Syrah #ShaneFinley — 9 years ago

Michael Wilson

9.5

Thanks @Shane Dunlea this was so good !!! We had another bottle from the same producer the next night at rebelle ! — 10 years ago

with Scott

Raul Puga

9.1

Well done Shane!! — 10 years ago

Kipp Bodnar

9.2

Shane makes amazing Syrah. Deep black fruit and minerals on this one. — 11 years ago

with Noam

Tom Jevert

9.6

Bold restaurant - another great pick by Shane the owner. Smoov with a V — 11 years ago

Amanda Fisher

9.1

Saint Joseph, IL Shane likes this — 12 years ago

Galen Avery

9.5

Terroir, Shane had this w Giovanni — 13 years ago

with Shane

Brian Joynt

9.6

2012. Redonk. With Shane at fire pit. — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

The 14 is a blend of 77% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc & 7% Merlot. Nose of; ruby dark cassis, blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, black raspberries, hues of blue fruits, pepper and liquid violets. The mouthfeel is lush & ruby. M+ body & M+ tannins. Blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries and hues of blue fruits. Crushed rocks, soft leather, dry herbs, underbrush, loamy soil powder, notes of cigar, violets, dark florals, nice acidity and beautifully round, lush finish with sex appeal. Photos of; an aerial view of Pepper Bridge, estate grapes going through veraison, Owner-Norm McKibben, and ground shot of the estate. Producer notes and history...Norm McKibben is one of founding fathers of Walla Walla's wine industry. To his good friends and colleagues, he is better know as "Stormin' Norman." In Norm's 30 plus years in Walla Walla, the valley has evolved from a 40 vineyard acres to an appellation with more than 2,800 acres under vine. A good portion of the boom can be attributed to Norm even after coming to the game late after working for several decades as an engineer in the construction industry. Not wanting to retire after, he moved to Walla Walla to become an apple farmer. In 1989, he realized Walla Walla's potential for grape growing. Norm planted his first vineyard with help from his wife, Virginia and their eldest son, Shane. Two years later, Norm added Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. These vines soon became the backbone of Pepper Bridge. Not long after he expanded his business and resume further. Norm got involved in the budding wine industry. He served as a partner and director at Canoe Ridge Vineyards, Hogue Cellars and worked with a number of Walla Walla's leading vintners. In 1996, he partnered with Gary Figgins of Leonetti Cellar and Marty Clubb of L'Ecole No. 41. At this point, McKibben had increased his vineyard holdings to 200 acres. In 1998, Norm officially started Pepper Bridge Winery. Today, Pepper Bridge Winery is a benchmark property in Walla Walla and Norm is an icon of the industry. He manages and consults for more than 600 acres of the top vineyard sites in Walla Walla; Pepper Bridge, Seven Hills and Les Collines. Norm also has introduced state of the art irrigation systems, soil moisture temperature monitoring equipment and sustainable farming techniques. Norm is a big believer in sustainable viticulture. All of his vineyards are certified sustainable by VINEA, the Walla Walla Valley's Sustainable Trust, and LIVE, an Oregon-based sustainable viticulture organization. They are also certified Salmon Safe and are monitored by the IOBC, the international body responsible for setting sustainability standards. In 1998, the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers honored Norm as "Grape Grower of the Year." That same year, he was appointed chair of the Washington Wine Commission and served in that position until retiring from the organization in 2001. If there is a Maverick of the Walla Walla wine producers, it would be Norm. — 8 years ago

Michael Smith

8.9

Generous. Plummy and acidic. Mineral. A hint of herbaceous. Good one. — 9 years ago

John T

9.1

Very light and mild on the palette. Went well with the Jewish style fresh humus that was served with it. — 10 years ago

Bree Dusbiber

9.3

Rôtie-style, Viognier co-ferment; perfect example of excellent winemaking thru an 'off' CA vintage. Cochon ♡ @Shane Nicholson! The Universe is listening. — 10 years ago

Anastasia Semienko

9.8

Shane loves it — 11 years ago

Kenneth Ours

9.5

Shane got me for Chrustnaa — 12 years ago

Angelique Kenney

10

Tries for the first time at 83 degree in Carlsbad treating Shane and Jaleh for selling them a home. — 12 years ago