Jim McCusker

9.3

A great offering from Adam Tolmach, this 2005 is drinking beautifully. A great balance between primary and secondary aromas, the nose comes across with layers of violet, spice, and boysenberry. The palate is medium-plus bodied and has the terrific acidity characteristic of Adam's wines. I always like to give his wines a few years in bottle to integrate: for this Melville Vineyard offering, 10 years was just about perfect! — 10 years ago

with Vanessa

Tyler McNulty

9.5

Another perfect bottle — 10 years ago

with Matthew

Sarah C

9.0

Yes people, this is me drinking a teeny glass of Chardonnay. Oh what a gal will do for her friends! Great balance - a well-crafted Chardonnay. — 10 years ago

Hanna Chort

9.5

One of my favs. So delic. — 10 years ago

Nellie Cohen

9.9

Perfect! Earthy and peppery with a touch of tart raspberry — 11 years ago

Lauren Kellim

9.3

Excellent Pinot. — 11 years ago

with A'A'Ron

Nikhil Balaraman

9.0

Great table wine. Plum, currants and blackberry notes. Not too full on the mouth and not much after taste. — 11 years ago

Nellie Cohen

10

Fruity, rich and smooth — 11 years ago

Ben Christen

9.6

Great, crisp, dry rose. Delicious. Goes with anything. — 11 years ago

Pedro Rusk

Wine Educator Kendall Jackson

10

Best bottling for This producer I have ever had — 12 years ago

Marty McNees

9.0

Brother share. Delicious. — 10 years ago

Michael Housewright

Writer/Photographer Wine Enthusiast Magazine

9.0

Man, a great option when an Hermitage Blanc is NOT an option. — 10 years ago

Tim Corzine

9.3

Fantastic!! — 10 years ago

Josh Orr

9.0

#icewine #riesling — 10 years ago

Steve Nelson

9.2

Lovely light grenache. An intimate distillation of the grenache grape. — 10 years ago

Steven Foster

Wine buyer Belmont Wine Exchange

9.6

A Syrah that showed no signs of age. Just a tiny bit of tertiary flavors now, color was bright and bold, aromas young and fruity. Lot EH was only a barrel I believe. Very complex and loads of black pepper that wafted off into blue fruit and meatiness. — 11 years ago

Nellie Cohen

9.5

As a member of the ABC club, I have to admit that I love this Chard. It's smooth and bright like a rich Sauvignon Blanc — 11 years ago

Nathaniel DiMaggio

8.9

Showing a mature nose of decaying leaves. Beautiful, pure, sweet red fruit. Holding its age gracefully. — 11 years ago

Michael Brughelli

10

Incredible rendition and interpretation of what cool climate Syrah can be — 11 years ago

Carla Hine

9.1

The nose was so deceptive compared to the palate. Massive fruit on the nose, but the taste was earthy and balanced. — 11 years ago

Alex Crangle

Assistant Winemaker Balo Vineyards

9.5

Savory and fruit driven. Lush aromas and tight complex finish. Best wine of the night. — 10 years ago

Nick Ferrall

8.9

Nice brunch table wine — 10 years ago

Douglas Braun

8.9

Nice boysenberry compote fruit cured meat aging nicely but definitely in the bigger California style - but done nicely good extraction toasty oak — 10 years ago

Andy Wedge

9.6

Really killing it. Amazingly complex. — 10 years ago

with Sam

Justin Hurst

8.9

From Magnum — 11 years ago

Arty Veee

9.2

50% syrah 50% cab 100% delicious — 11 years ago

with Ernesto and Stephanie

Arty Veee

9.5

One if my favorites if 2011. Smells of meats and having it with tri tip tonight. Truly a beautiful blend! — 11 years ago

Thomas Weber

9.5

Phenomenal...spice, perfume and dark fruit up the yang. Plus Bulldozer! #oakesfest14 — 11 years ago

with Chris, Jonathan and 1 other

Tommy Pace

9.2

At first this was reserved but it opened up to a beautiful wine with great fruit and acidity. Very pretty. — 11 years ago

Kunal C

9.8

Exquisite Dessert Wine (Also Very Pricey) — 13 years ago