Gary Nishimura

9.5

Smooth, worth the money. — 5 years ago

Sebastien Leger

9.0

Young, needed decanting. Super strong at 14.7% vol, yet nice acidity. Felt tannic, not a traditional Pinot. Very hard to find! — 6 years ago

Stephen Mandy

9.8

Stunning nose of cedar, tobacco and smoke with a hint of hot gravel. Rich silky fruit with awesome sweetness and freshness. Long lingering finishing that haunts the palate. Incredible. — 7 years ago

Pam Hoadley

9.8

Smooth and light but rich flavor (TalentConnect2018) — 7 years ago

Bret Barker

9.3

Off vintage but who cares? Tignanello is a personal favorite. Took a good hour to open up, this wine tastes surprisingly young. cherry, earthiness some mineral and a little smoke flavor as well. Very good — 8 years ago

Joel Hammett

9.3

No decant needed. BBQ smoke, black pepper, beefy, fatty, bloody, little funk, slight floral lift at the end. Black fruit, herb and black pepper palate. Medium acid, medium length finish. Really good stuff. Sub $50 N. Rhone that checks all the boxes. — 10 years ago

Rob Guimaraes

9.3

A phenomenal intensity even after 14 years. The structure may not be what it was in youth, but this evolves in the glass even still. Char, smoke, dark berries, ash, and a medley of attractive brett qualities. Wonderful length. — 10 years ago

with Todd

Justin Anthony

9.5

1985 / enjoyed at the last possible minute // decant for at least 2 hours // tertiary mode / very little fruit // still has acid / smoke / a bit gamey / smooth mouthfeel — 10 years ago

Evan Purmort

9.1

Had it with some Alta Langa Carboncino goat cheese. Really really good pairing. The wine has licorice and cherry notes with a little spice from the Syrah. Very easy and enjoyable. — 11 years ago

with Claire

Phil Stricker

9.6

Surpisingly creamy and wet. Hints of cherry and appricot. Not your typical cab. — 13 years ago

Austin Blackwell

9.5

LOVE this stuff! Much better than the 2013. Has more body and richness. — 6 years ago

with Angelina

J Chechik

9.3

Delicious. Huge cherry fruit & long finish. Wonderful treat. . — 6 years ago

Amy Yan

9.1

Hit the wine jackpot on a work trip! One of two leftovers from the table next to me! Excellent Pinot. Lots of fruit and doesn't taste like a classic Pinot. Smokey wine indeed! — 7 years ago

Andrei Shustov

9.4

Incredible Bordeaux; definitely in my top 10; 2000 vintage recommended by “1001 wines”; it delivered. Very smooth, warm, delicate, long lasting fruit without offensive oak or smoke, but still feel their presence. Bravo! — 7 years ago

Casey Stringer

9.6

I know it's over the top,but damn it taste good. — 9 years ago

David L

9.0

12' Sea Smoke Streamside Chardonnay. Last time I tried this particular bottle...made a note saying WAIT. It hasn't quite been a year.

Light golden in color(slightly darker then a year ago )Medium-ish body. This acidity has settled down since I had this last year(it needed to) quite nicely. Tropical flavors are still pronounced in the wine. Yellow apple, pear, pineapple, nutmeg & vanilla. Secondary flavors are starting to open up. Would enjoy trying this again in 2/3 years. — 10 years ago

Peter Plaehn

9.0

Vibrant strawberry and cherry notes, roses, young leaf. Ripe nose but delicate palate. — 10 years ago

Peter Coticchia

9.0

2011. Liked but didn't love. — 10 years ago

Randi Davis

8.9

Slightly tart but enjoyable. — 10 years ago

Mary Lou L

9.5

Smooth and silky. Berry, spice, smoke and subtle tannins. Loved it! — 11 years ago

Peter Sidell

9.4

Kind to the palate — 6 years ago

Clyde Archer

9.0

Excellent wine. Paired well with the elk steak I had with it.
— 6 years ago

Bill Bender

9.2

Moving fuel. 42 year old Tempranillo and a uniquely American delicacy to celebrate Independence Day 🧀 🇺🇸 I’m unpacking boxes and listening to the Padres vs Dodgers so other than the wine I’m full throttle Americana today. The Vina Todonia cork dropped in to the bottle immediately upon contact from the Durand so I was not hopeful....but it’s totally intact and it presents with significant bricking in the decanter with expected brown and red tones and is chock full of secondary notes of burnt fig, savory smoke, cigar and soil. Soft tannins and waning acidity but it seems to be putting on “weight” as the afternoon progresses. Another solid showing from this producer at an advanced age. Great stuff. Happy 4th of July to all!! 🍎 ⚾️ 🍷 ☀️ — 6 years ago

Andrea Watt

9.1

Full red fruit and spice with smoke and woody honey. Smooth as silk. — 8 years ago

Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.3

Really opened up after an hour. Wonderful notes of tobacco, earth and smoke. — 9 years ago

Sharon B

9.5

Deep red color with aromas of blackberries and plums, I can definitely smell the smoke. Nice smooth finish. — 10 years ago

Pablo Cetlinski

10

The best pinot noir ever. Shared with family tastes even better — 10 years ago

with Paul

Marc Collins

9.4

I have had this wine in my cellar for 30 years. I'm glad I kept it. It is exquisite Bordeaux. With complex mixture of tobacco and leather, with smoke. — 10 years ago

with onda

Ryan Sherman

9.1

The best bars & wines....Smoke, leather & perfume. — 11 years ago