David Tesaker

9.0

Had it with cheese and biscuits. Liked it. — 5 years ago

Ellen Clifford

8.9

In my quest to compare old v new world kicking it off with olld world. I was worried this would be an oak bomb based on some previous vintages but there is restraint here. Golden vanilla and somehow green on the nose. The palate is bordering on rich but not. Cool climate fun that is balanced by baking spice and sass. I like this. If you want kosher for Passover (albeit not mevushal) this is for you. I’m neither of those things but finding it a pleasant Chard that flirts with oak just enough to keep enjoying. — 6 years ago

Melinda Ruch

9.4

Awesome dry white wine, smooth finish w no bite aftertaste — 7 years ago

James Webb

8.9

Great lemon filled expression of Pinot Blanc. Dry and full of life. — 7 years ago

Roman Ochocki

9.5

Excellent! Israeli wines - you will never be dissapointed. — 8 years ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.0

Sweet. Nectar. Apricot. Rich with a floral nose. Israeli ice wine....simply lovely! — 8 years ago

Keith Crump

9.0

Good well made Martinborough Pinot — 9 years ago

Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.5

Big, concentrated wine showing softness and Grace on the palate and nose. Balanced and rich. A delicious wine combining elegance and power — 9 years ago

Flip Lower

9.8

Still young, needs a few years of bottle time — 9 years ago

Austin Beeman

8.9

A solid adult professional Zin. On a big frame. $37.99 — 11 years ago

with David, Kristie and 2 others

David Shaw

8.9

Revisiting vintage, last bottle, Oregon-based winemaker, wine from his “offseason” making wines in New Zealand — 5 years ago

Hamilton Schwartz

9.5

Passover 2019 — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Barrel taste of the 2016 Insignia.

The nose shows bright red floral fruits. Ripe; dark cherries, blackberries, creamed black raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and a touch of pomegranate. Vanillin, light cinnamon, dark rich soils, dark chocolate bar, soft understated volcanic minerals, violets, red and dark florals.

The wine is still extremely fresh. The body medium full. Tannins are round & slight tarry. The fruits are very ripe and bright. Ripe; dark cherries, blackberries, creamed black raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and a touch of pomegranate. Vanillin, light cinnamon, dark rich soils, dark chocolate bar, soft understated volcanic minerals, limestone, violets, red and dark florals. The acidity is fresh and waterfallish. The fruit is beautiful. The wine has a long way to go in barrel but, it shows great promise. The finish is already well polished with great structure, length and balance.

Photos of; their Napa Estate vines, logo woven into the carpet, futures offering area and long shot of their visitor center building and terrace. — 7 years ago

Kate Sitarz

10

👍🏼👍🏼 worked well with an Asian noodle dish with lamb. Little spice & everything nice. — 7 years ago

Solomon O. Lopez

9.6

A great introduction to wine from the Holy Land. The high elevation gives a balanced tannin structure. With a dark cherry, and hint of pepper finish, this wine can handle any type of meat or cheese. — 8 years ago

Carol Kellett

9.1

better than OK :) — 8 years ago

Eric

9.0

Funky mountain nose. Nicely concentrated blackberry palate, with plenty of spice and tannin left. Good QPR at 50 bones. Probably even better in a few years. — 9 years ago

R Bl

9.2

2003. Purple fruit and maybe cranberry, a bit of cedar, touch of herbs, a little leather, a whiff of lavender. At 12 years maturity very nice indeed. Even better with 2 hrs breathing. — 9 years ago

Kassia Schodroski

9.5

Tastes like apples! — 10 years ago

Jen Cygan

8.9

Cherry and rhubarb fruit with tea, floral and chocolate notes. A really nice Oregon Pinot. — 12 years ago

Joe Weinberger

8.9

First time trying a wine from Israel. This was pretty nice—lots of autolytic notes and it was nice to try one that was vintage dated and with some bottle age. — 5 years ago

Big Wave Dave

9.4

Such a contrast to 2016! 2014 was warmer and with 2 more years of bottle age, the wine is more fruit forward, more opulent and more balanced against the brooding, spicy character of Gibbston. Fabulous! — 6 years ago

with Rocket

Sagee Aran

9.2

2014 vintage. Flowery notes. Crisp and balnaced. Has a personality of it's own. — 7 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.1

Made an impromptu stop at Stonestreet the last time we were in Napa/Sonoma. Had a little unexpected time between tastings. Man it was sure HOT when we were there in September. I remember the estate was in great condition. Beautiful scenery and some of the views from eastern Healdsburg and Geyserville are hard to beat. It was about 95 degrees AT THE WINERY in the middle of a Napa heat wave. This wine hit the spot. A nice, crisp, lighter bodied wine with a crisp side to it, yet didn't feel as though your tongue was burning. Edges on this one were rounded even from the start. More of a lemon curd, but also some lime and honeysuckle. Middle had good weight, a little silkier than I had anticipated. The finish is lighter, mostly lemon and lime. Not a powerhouse, but was really nice on that 95 degree September "summer" day in Healdsburg, and pretty darn good tonight. — 7 years ago

Lindsay

9.0

Had it in Israel and brought a bottle back — 8 years ago

Narun P

9.0

Floral and exotic. A bit herbaceous and medicinal but in a good way. It's like smell of an old apothecary. Most interesting wine of the night! — 9 years ago

Eric Smith

9.3

2002 vintage. Held up well. Amazing Pinot musk on the nose. This wine was a very pleasant surprise. — 9 years ago

with Christopher

Rick Phillips

9.3

Excellent Flavor. Smooth! — 9 years ago

with Letha

David Kline

9.3

Soon good. — 10 years ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.0

Nice July 4 wine w/ grilled fresh, wild Sockeye. — 12 years ago