ESF

9.4

See previous notes: squirreled a bunch of this away from my wine selling days - holding steady, in fact, showed me some really gorgeous mint and some feral meat notes which were in addition to the usual generous fruit & spice. Miles to go — 8 months ago

Bradford H. Sanders

9.0

Fantastic - paired with Italian or on its own. Easy drinking, smooth. — 3 years ago

Michael Karr

9.4

It is close to the Prisoner but not 100%
Slightly less spicy but a very smooth and clean finish. — 5 years ago

Pat Carroll

9.7

A new favorite. Great tobacco and spice flavors play off the blackberry. Medium body, very low acid. — 6 years ago

Spinning_spins

9.7

Glerapouto mof9 — 6 years ago

gypsy vigil

8.9

As usually happens in life we sometimes have great surprises... this guy is a prime example of that..an increadable value coming out of the great down under. Dark plum acetone and spice to the nose. Slightly sweet plum dark fruit followed by licorice spice pepper to the palate. Nice mouthfeel but a bit watery on the back end. Velvety tannins and a med plus finish. A very enjoyable experience at an amazing value. — 6 years ago

Todd Hottell

9.8

Rich and bold . Bought as part of a Napa wine club — 7 years ago

Michael Maggiore

9.0

Flavorful robust and distinctive. Softer overall than The Prisoner — 9 years ago

Sam Friedland

8.9

Nice cherry bouquet. Very balanced and pleasant. Hold its taste for the whole barbecue dinner. Great value! 2010 — 9 years ago

Andrew Wyse

Co-owner Klima Weinhandler

9.2

Oxidative in the best way. Fun nose. — 9 years ago

Andrew Keenan

9.2

2018 Vintage — 8 months ago

eamon gallagher

8.9

Love me some AUS Barossa Shiraz — 3 years ago

Hannah Fyson

9.0

Mild easy drinking. — 4 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.3

Dave Phinney of Prisoner fame. Taste great even now - will be pretty special after s few years. — 6 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.3

Been a wine member at Claypool for a bit now and love their wines! This Thorne Ridge is legit- dark cherry skin color. Aromas of underripe cherry, rose petals, raspberry and cedar. Amazing flavors of red underripe fruit with a solid cedar finish. — 6 years ago

Billy L.

8.9

Ok with steak, not in Glaetzer Amon RA league for Barossa Shiraz; took a flyer. — 7 years ago

Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.1

Petite Sirah , Syrah , Zinfandel blend 2014 a very good year. Also 91 rating in RP Wine Advocate.. Tried at DAOU dinner at Chophouse with Monday Night Wine Group. Pretty impressive. Reminds me of The Prisoner at half the price. — 9 years ago

Katherine Gurtner

9.4

A kin to the prisoner. Very good, spicy — 9 years ago

Zach Lowe

10

Excellent! Liked it more than Prisoner but this might be one of my favorites — 9 years ago

Dave Mills

9.8

Wine tasteng — 10 years ago

Katie Forman

10

We had this at Ruth Chris in  Embassy suites in Chattanooga. Spring break with the boys. Very mellow. Easy sip! — 2 years ago

Nathan Black

9.3

Pleasant cheer and dry finish — 3 years ago

Joe F.

9.0

Rich flavors, agreed that a similarity with Prisoner ... very drinkable and enjoyable — 5 years ago

with Laurene

Jennifer Moore

10

Nice oak and butter. — 6 years ago

with Charleen

Randy Fuller

9.4

Aged for 16 months in 25% new oak barrels, this wine displays all the right notes of that exposure and is not overblown. Only three barrels of this wine were made - some 60 barrels - and it hits 12.9% abv. It is praised as an elegant wine, the kind Pinot Noir lovers love to love. Medium dark, this medium weight wine shows a nose of cola, black tea, orange peel and spices. The palate is smooth and almost silky. The tannins are just enough and the acidity is perfect. Tart berries, tea notes and spice flavors all play in harmony. The wine is smooth without laying down, exciting without being boorish. — 6 years ago

Peter Radics

9.3

Smooth, a hint of dark cherries. Delicious! — 7 years ago

Chris Trapp

8.9

Much better than prisoner — 8 years ago

Pat Taylor

9.3

Smoky/spicy nose. Just enough acidity to cut back the fruit. One of my favourite pinots so far. — 9 years ago

Jeremy Hyatt

9.5

Awsome zin blend. Reminded me when I tried prisoner for the first time. A must drink. — 9 years ago

Lisa Sands

10

Made me a Pinot Noir drinker -expected light but was not - spice notes are wonderful — 9 years ago