Tom Casagrande

9.1

Started out closed, and smelling like a lumber yard. But with an hour or so of air, its Oregon roots start to show. Still shows significant but high quality toasty oak, together with sappy cherry fruit and earthy/sweet spices. In the mouth it’s balanced, with loamy, ripe fruit, crushed gravel, and a bit of black tea. Good concentration and length. The tannins are very soft. — 3 years ago

Kayla Buchanan

9.5

One of my favorites. Love this wine but can never find it anymore! — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Tried 6mos ago. Began 1916, Juan Gil Giménez, great-grandfather of present generation, built winery in heart of Jumilla. Blue label spent 18 months in new oak (wine formally known as 18 mos representing time in bottle, now “Blue Label.” Monastrell, Cab Sauv & Syrah blend (60/30/10), low yield, aromas of red berry and toasty oak. Palate shows flavors of dark berry fruits, espresso, cacao and hints of sweet spice. Big dusty tannins, well integrated with oak, lingering, well balanced. Aged well, still going! — 5 years ago

Ken Kasner

9.0

Had on Feb 8, 2020 — 5 years ago

with Gregg

Norman

9.0

Was not the favorite of the night but a solid finish to the night — 6 years ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.1

Distinct flavors. Dark black cherry. Chocolate and tobacco. Smell and taste the terroir. — 7 years ago

Luz Magpoc

9.2

23 May 2018 at Barnone, Cleveland OH — 7 years ago

Michelle Beer

8.9

Zin with a nice spice — 3 years ago

K Brooks

9.0

Very fruity smooth Pinot Noir with pork tenderloin ($17) — 4 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

9.2

The gourmet wine par excellence. Easy to drink, with its charming explosive nose of red and black fruits accompanied by many aromatic nuances from the most airy to the deepest. The mouth, like the nose, is deep and charming. Direct pleasure, quiet strength. Heart stroke

Le vin gourmand par excellence. Facile à boire, avec son nez charmeur explosif de fruits rouge et noirs accompagné de nombreuses nuances aromatiques des plus aériennes aux plus profondes. La bouche comme le nez est profonde et charmeuse. Du plaisir direct, la force tranquille. Coup de cœur ♥️ — 4 years ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Last night, a buddy of mine who’s a Disabled Veteran and Registered Architect, announced that he was assuming control of a SDVOSB Architecture firm. He had spent the better part of a year of trying to reach a purchase agreement. So it was an evening of celebration. He’s been a Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars fan for some time and he planned to pull the cork on a few bottles. We had a couple of rando bottles too but all were California Cabernet Sauvignon. This was the opening salvo and a very good one at that. Perfumed, lush, velvety fruit with lovely structure. Hugely quaffable and already drinking very well with a short decant but I think this is pretty characteristic of the 2014 vintage. — 6 years ago

Michael Schamis

9.2

I feel that this is probably the best Pinot Noir producer out of the finger lakes although the competition is finally a good one. The nose has a wonderful aroma of currant a plum with undertones of spice including nutmeg and mulling spices. The palate is gorgeously light and elegant but still somewhat juicy at the same time. Flavors of plum, sour cherry and baking spice along with wonderfully balance acidity. The finish is soft and elegant with juicy fruit notes of lingering acidity. Wow... a great pairing for roasted pork. — 7 years ago

with Kati

Fredrik Finn

9.0

Easy going and ever so enjoyable to drink. Red fruit is in the foreground with floral and some spicy notes backing it up. Balanced with a good structure and length. Some earthy complexity is developing in the glass which stimulates the more serious wine drinker. — 7 years ago

Roy Goble

9.1

Enjoyable wine at this price point — 3 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

In 1877, Illario and Leopoldo Ruffino laid the foundations of their dream to make Italian wines from the heart of Tuscany. Medium Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruit and earthy spice. On the palate black cherry, blackberry and plum flavors with tobacco, pepper and earthy cedar notes. Full-bodied, well balanced soft drying tannins on a smooth medium+ finish. Grab some Italian food and enjoy the great value wine. — 4 years ago

Elizabeth

9.9

Shared with our friends Matt and Elizabeth during covid times - super good!!!! — 5 years ago

Mars P.

9.7

best rum and coke ever. or mix with calamansi and soda — 5 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.4

That’s how you finish a long work day. Sake, sandwiched between Negronis. — 6 years ago

with Tyson

Lucy Tang

10

Slightly less sour than the LI vintages — 6 years ago

Zach Kouwe

8.9

Not that familiar with Zin but had a good mouthfeel, not much tannin, strawberry up front and was good with steak. — 7 years ago