Ming L

9.3

A new Garden series bottling for me. Padthaway is also new to me.
The initial nose was quite muted, only showing leathery note. The palate on the other hand shows great from the first sip with flavors blueberry, orange peel, toffee, black pepper, light medicinal, and thyme. It’s deep, powerful yet reserved. Acidity is holding up and tannins is still profound but rounded. And after 3 hours the nose finally comes around. Massive 16% ABV makes it presence felt at the end.
Probably need another 4-5 years to peak. — 5 months ago

Nicole Cari

9.3

Drank at Matt & Sophie's two nights in a row — 8 years ago

Nick Mallon

9.3

Could use even more time cellared but drank very well. — 9 years ago

Michael Chelus

9.2

Black cherry, vanilla, raspberry, eucalyptus, mossy earth and cassis. Full-bodied and velvety tannins. — 5 months ago

Justin Tomac

9.1

Young wine, very jammy, raspberry, currants and blackberry — 7 years ago

E

9.0

Sophie's engagement celebration wine! Delicious Riesling bubbles! — 8 years ago

with Malina

Jim Henschel

9.4

Still has plenty of life. Wine of my dear Sophie's birth year. Hope it makes it to her 21st!" Birthday! — 9 years ago

Catherine Lucas

9.5

Delicious. Incredibly smooth and easy to drink. Bone dry. — 4 years ago

Will Marquardt

9.0

Really interesting smell and taste. Dark color. Gang brought it for Craig and Sophie's potluck — 7 years ago

Scott Wiegand

8.9

Very enjoyable Pinot from a wine club (Cellars Club 90+). I expected a little more from a small producer from good vintage from a good area. Sour cherry, strawberry jam, cranberry, subtle vanilla and a hint of earth. Some spice on the palate with subtle but ripe fruit. Good acidity and medium body but seemed just a little empty on the mid-palate and ended with a medium finish. Overall, a good Pinot but not a great one IMO. — 8 years ago