Deborah M

9.3

Late to post this from Friday night dinner at Gemma (Dallas spot with nice wine list). Surprised to find this one on the list and just had to order. Fortunately they decanted for us, but it was still a little cooler temp than my liking. Overall this is always a pleaser. Still can’t believe this is a second wine for PT. Silky smooth tannins. Approachable now, but will become even more elegant with time in the bottle. Can’t beat this QPR. Napa cab that holds true to Bordeaux style. (Drank 1/3/20) (not my photo) — 6 years ago

with Amy

Chris Ward

9.3

Lively, fresh, elegant. Nose of red fruits herbs, and spice. Great balance and acidity. — 7 years ago

Sonali O'Keefe

9.0

Not nearly as sweet as previous vintages (thank God). Fruity, slightly floral, and chalky aromatics. Strong berry fruit and minerality for taste and a crisp finish. I'm currently at a Rose tasting party, and so far this is my fav; I hope it's not sold out. 70% Syrah 18% Grenache 12% Mourvedre — 7 years ago

Paul T HB

9.7

Fortunately the stigma of 2011 has turned out in our favor on this one, continuing to find this under $50.00 nowadays, great Chardonnay. So glad @Martin G Rivard for sending me my first bottle, gone through a case since then, its a must buy at this price. — 8 years ago

Rick Baumgarten

9.7

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This was not good...it was spectacular. Was great at the winery when we bought 6 bottles a couple of years ago, and each bottle has gotten better. I just ordered another case! Esther said she thought it one of the best wines she had ever tasted. It was complex with tons of fruit while remaining subtle. Acid and tannins present, but balanced. Long, long, round finish. The kind of nose that's so good, you don't even need to drink. — 8 years ago

Jayson Noland

9.2

At craftsteak in MGM — 9 years ago

Roy Goble

9.2

Good stuff. — 10 years ago

Cyrus Limón

9.2

Great Pinot. Round but with an acid backbone. IPOB would approve. — 11 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.1

At peak but will remain here for many years to come, this great Clare Valley version offers ripe tangerine, orange and lime zest flavors to complement it's evolving petrol and spice additions, finishing dry, juicy and lively. — 11 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Champagne is for celebrating, not that I need a celebratory reason to open a bottle as I am hooked on champagne. 💉

However, after installing 27 solar panels and waiting an additional seven weeks for my Tesla, I/we have almost erased our carbon footprint. Finally picked it up today. I believe we all need to do our part to save the glorious vines that bring so much happiness to our lives. 🍷🥂👍

As for the Baron Fuentes, the is a very good Champange and is perhaps the best QPR out of Champagne at $24.99.

Bright lemon, lime, grapefruit w/ sugar, bruised red apple & pear, touch of ginger & cider, bread dough, baguette crust, sea spray, white spice with some palate heat, sea fossils, grey volcanic minerals, spring flowers, lilacs and yellow lilies. The acidity is bright, crisp and lively. The finish is smartly polished, well balanced and persistent for minutes.

Whoo hoo! So close to carbon free! 🍾🥂 — 6 years ago

James Webb

9.3

Classic big California Chard! Oak and Butter, this is well knit stuff! Expensive and not great QPR sadly. By the glass at Bouchon. — 7 years ago

Mono Head

9.1

2007 petite Syrah - 9.1+dynamite-strong and grippy, bold. I really liked this. I bought 3 bottles of this. $63? — 7 years ago

Janice in Livermore

9.5

After dinner delight at the Fairmont in Maui. 2014 Chalk Hill. — 8 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.4

Insanely fresh, young and vibrant at age 25!! — 8 years ago

with Kurt-Inge, Yan and 1 other

Robert Davis

9.2

Paired with Dover Sole at South Beverly Grill for the anniversary with @Katie Wudel — 8 years ago

with Katie

Dan Pugh

9.0

Really a very nice Chardonnay. The nose is very rich and buttery, while the wine is slightly acidic and rather floral on the tongue. It is floral and citric at the finish. Overall, very nice at $15. Maureen says "pleasant, citrusy, acidic. Not my favorite, but fine." — 10 years ago

Mr. Winecountry

9.4

Delish. Classic sonoma coast cran and bright cherry. If you dont know this brand. You should. — 11 years ago

Lisa Trevino

9.5

Crisp, not heavy, reminds me of Cakebread Sauvignon Blanca at a lower price — 11 years ago

Mike McKinnon

9.6

Subtle at the nose. Opens. Lots of body in the middle. — 12 years ago

Daniil Karp

9.0

Napa Chardonnay made with neutral oak. Round and zesty, great because of how not Napa it is. The vineyards are also gorgeous. — 6 years ago

Paul Woolls

9.3

Youthful, at almost 20 years. 2000 vintage. — 6 years ago

Mark Flesher

8.9

have been holding on to this one for a while. It was first stored in a 50 bottle chiller before it was removed and stored in a cellar around 60 degrees. This one is definitely not too far over the hill. Maybe a year or so. That being said, with proper storage I see this one could probably go another five to seven years. Lots of black cherry on the front. Medium-plus bodied. The finish of this wine is quite enjoyable with a little sweet cedar tannin. This wins the award of wine of the day when considering wines that I thought were completely done. The 2007 Silver Oak Alexander valley beat it out by at least two to 3 points. — 7 years ago

Steven Beishuizen

9.0

A nice, level-tallied merlot that would pair well with pretty much any piece of meat you could chase down. The tannins are silky and the fruit vey fresh. I'm thinking cherry and red plum here. Not bad at all. — 8 years ago

Connie P

9.7

Bought at tasting room, October 2017. Love 😀 — 8 years ago

JKT

9.1

At Estes park with SHs. Excellent still with mature notes of darker red fruit and earthiness and secondary complex aromas. Palate that's balanced and firm body and long complex finish. — 8 years ago

Curtis Osborn

9.5

Curtis had this 9 years ago

Mike Davila

9.5

I drank this at their open house, and at the time I thought it was one of the best 2011's we tasted. This is another example of a wine that will have the "experts" pondering the 2011 vintage. This may be similar to a 2003 for selected wineries. I'll go on the record that I like it - a lot. — 10 years ago

Charles Hudson

9.8

I might have been biased because I had this at my wedding, but it was epic. — 11 years ago

with Brandi

Robin Skees

9.6

John & I loved it. Smooth but full bodied. Found at Old Ebbits grill. — 12 years ago

Anna Fang Hamm

9.9

Great cab. At delfini w Rachel. 60usd — 12 years ago