Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

9.1

Very much a competitor with modern Syrah producers. Bold, ripe and with surprising balance for a wine this rich. Great to see and experience! — 7 years ago

David Humayer

10

Should be a big competitor of the giant Napa Reds and Cab. Francs of the Sierra Foothills. — 8 years ago

Jennifer

9.0

A bit of melon and lemon. Great wine to pair with pasta. Italian whites are my favorite. The only competitor are French whites thus far... — 8 years ago

Felix Neubauer

9.0

Great structur with complex tannin and less fruity notes. Nice drinking but no competitor to his two bigger brothers. — 9 years ago

Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.5

Thought Parigot & Richard was THE #Cremant de Bourgogne Reference. (Well, still is for rosé at least)," but this is a seriously exciting Blanc de Blanc competitor. — 9 years ago

Alan Betus

8.9

A competitor to Prisoner — 10 years ago

Ian Blackburn

9.6

Focused, dense, hard outer shell, tightly wound and locked ... But Loaded with quality marks that will take patience to enjoy... Graphite, dark fruits, young cassis, and tannins that shutter the meek - 98 points - save for a decade before considering to open. List to $400 napa competitor in France vs California by learnaboutwine.com 5.25.14 #delectable #wine — 10 years ago

Ian Blackburn

9.0

Winner vs it's Grand CRU competitor but close (1996 Grivot Echez) rich plush round rewarding and pleasing - uber Pinot !!! France vs California -learnaboutwine.com 5.25.14 #delectable #wine — 10 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.4

An outstanding WA cab which demonstrates that Columbia River is now a world class competitor. — 8 years ago

Maggie Leahy

9.2

So far in my Chardonnay I had only loved 1. This is a tough competitor of clos du bois. Refreshing, crisp, and simple. I love it 👍🏼👍🏼 — 8 years ago

Mat Calverley

9.5

Rich taste in a competitor for the best Montepulciano d'Abruzzos — 9 years ago

Paul Mason

9.4

2004 vintage, awesome stuff for the price. A real competitor to Champange from Cally. — 9 years ago

Jonathan Steeves

9.3

Raspberry and blackberry nose with slight rose petal notes. Pomegranate red colour. Medium body with well balanced red and black berry fruit sweetness and acidity (medium plus). Mouthwatering juicy and tangy mouthfeel. On the palate is a ripe red raspberry and blackberry platter with features of ripe cherries and a medium minus feature of french oak foundation. Well structured acidity and fruit with medium minus presence of tannins. Personable of low sweetness strawberry purée from a weathered cedar plank goblet. This is an excellent Italian competitor of a Paso Robles Californian Zinfandel with shared DNA structure ( overseas family). Enjoy with pulled pork nachos or chipotle chicken with smoked cheddar pizza. — 9 years ago

John Kemper

9.1

The last wine Hannah poured for us was the '12 Cambria Pinot Noir 'Bench Break'. A very solid and representative Santa Maria Valley Pinot, this bottle displayed black fruit and floral aromas before fading to a clean fresh finish. We're so happy we disregarded the misguided suggestion by a nameless competitor to bypass Cambria. It was a one of the highlights of an awesome trip. — 10 years ago

Ian Blackburn

9.1

Winner vs it's right bank competitor! Sweet chocolate, bright red fruit, aggressive oak influences, well balanced and proportioned - Duckhorns 2010 is a lovable effort and merits 91 points in France vs California by learnaboutwine.com 5.25.14 #delectable #wine — 10 years ago

Bob Yoon

9.2

Drank this at Restaurant Amics at Buil & Gine Winery. Loved that they enthusiastically endorsed a wine made by a competitor. Love the comraderie in Priorat! — 8 years ago

Hector Escaton

9.7

This is for the greatest competitor we'll ever see. #24

Apricot, leather, marine grease, and honey. — 8 years ago

Sarah Barry

9.3

Unfined unfiltered. 12% alcohol. Nicer purer fruit flavored than competitor set — 9 years ago

Molly Brooks

9.7

Celebrating excitement, fear, & full ML #champagne...You're looking at a Chaine young somm & Guildsomm top young somm regional competitor!
Yellow apple, ripe yellow peach, lemon yoghurt, anise, buttered sauteed mushroom, dried apricot & indian spices. #DontSaberIt — 9 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.5

2002 by Paul Hobbs is unbeatable, maybe his best class of Cabernets, though in a few years I am sure 2007 will be a staunch competitor. Red and purple color, the nose is a little funky, but the palate is fantastic with bright red fruits like cherry and raspberry, a touch of dusty mocha, the palate is plenty young, easily another 5-7 years here. Bright acidity and silky tannins. Shows the Carneros cool climate in spades. — 10 years ago

with Blair

Ian Blackburn

10

No shocker - this was the wine of the day. So much content it stained the glass! Rich, ripe, cassis, vanilla creme brûlée, textural old vine fruits, layers of oak, toast, and ample tannin to balance and evoke bewilderment and praise! 99 points - one of the best Scarecrow efforts I have witnessed...a stunning wine 1st place Winner vs Nobel Bordeaux competitor in France vs California by learnaboutwine.com 5.25.14 #delectable #wine — 10 years ago

Ian Blackburn

8.9

Winner vs it's California Rhone (13 to 9) competitor in France vs California by learnaboutwine.com 5.25.14 #delectable #wine — 10 years ago