The standard expression is very good, but the barrel aged version is out of this world amazing. I was only able to get my hands on one can so I won't be able to asses how it ages, but even young it is exceptional. — 9 years ago
thanksgiving — 9 years ago
Love this wine and what Michael Zardo is doing over at Ten Acre/Bella. Exceptional bottle that shows a true Cali PN. Full bouquet of lilac, violets, caramel and musk. Beautiful nose. Sip shows spice, smoke, black fruits, black tea with subtle tones of mole bitters. That same spice returns for a lingering finish flashing its soft round tannins one more time. — 10 years ago
Very fruity and flavorful Pinot. Great summer wine! — 11 years ago
When I really need a #winterwarmer #singlemalt #scotch exceptional balance! #scotland — 11 years ago
Drank on The World — 9 years ago
Still young, bit of malo. — 9 years ago
Smooth and peppery. Very nice. — 9 years ago
Floral with great red berries and a bit of earth tones on the finish. A nice find. Worth seeking out — 10 years ago
One of my faves — 11 years ago
Sweet red! — 12 years ago
Ripe, almost jammy red cherry. High extraction, and generous use of new oak. — 9 years ago
I've had this bottle in the cellar for a LONG time (probably past peak)...waiting for the right occasion. Here is to ten eventful years of Builders Bargain. Jammy, delicate flavor. 13 years of aging has given this a very earthy quality. Decanted for 90 minutes but should get even more spectacular through the evening. Cheers! — 9 years ago
Still super young, very fruit forward but heading towards being a balanced wine. Open in ten years. — 10 years ago
Great Pinot noir from the Russian river valley — 10 years ago
Black pepper and herbs dominate rich, spicy dark fruits, cedar and fruit on the long finish — 10 years ago
On its way out. But still so good. — 13 years ago
Bob McDonald

Mid Lemon in colour. Primary aromas of toasty oak and riper fruit flavours. A full bodied Chardonnay with profound intensity. Cellar for 10 years if you wish. — 9 years ago