Bradley Brown

Owner/Winemaker Big Basin Vineyards

9.4

Voluptuousness and still vibrant and alive 25 years in. Old school going strong — 8 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Classic old school style CDP with red & black cherry, kirsch, smoked meats, black olive, pepper, licorice, garrigue & violets. This was ripe styled, full bodied, open & approachable. — 8 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.2

Blackberries and greenness. Still think this is young 5 years out. — 9 years ago

with Lynne

Edmond Bordelon

9.5

Philip Togni has been making wine the old school way on Spring Mountain for many years. Working the Napa / Sonoma wineries since the 60's. Lower in alcohol but very balanced. Tradition means a lot, and pride in product shows in their amazing wines. — 9 years ago

with Katherine and Ryan

Chris LoRusso

9.5

Very special Chardonnay from Spring Mountain with a perfect balance of Oak and acidity. — 9 years ago

Sarah Knoefler

8.9

Breaking out all the old ridge. Still pretty fresh with lots of blackberry and spice. — 10 years ago

Ravinder Kingra

9.3

For the price it was great. — 10 years ago

Matt Kalaycio

10

What a value! Full bodied, balanced, wonderful. — 11 years ago

Jason Hemming

8.9

Nice old school Rioja. Bright cherry, dried tobacco and dill. Great acidity — 11 years ago

P A

9.2

Always a good bet — 11 years ago

Josh Bernstein

8.9

This a fantastic bottle from a local vineyard. It has flavored of Chocolate but finishes like a nice light Pinot — 13 years ago

Hernan Hernandez

9.0

Really good Zin. Went perfect with grilled food. — 8 years ago

Robert Rothfield

9.4

Beautiful old school cab.....perfectly balanced, velvety smooth — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

On the nose, dark fruit profile of; blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, cherries, poached strawberries, dry dark florals, dark soils with light volcanic minerals. On the palate, M-M+ tannins, black raspberries, raspberries, black cherries, blackberries, cherries, poached strawberries, black licorice, sweet lifting spices, strong; clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & vanilla, blue fruits round out the longer finish, big chalkiness, some leather & volcanic minerals. The tannins soften & fruits lean on the longer finish with good round acidity. Photos of another vista outside Queenstown, long shot of the tasting room and outside garden grounds. — 9 years ago

Nicole King

10

My absolute favorite white wine! Delish!
— 9 years ago

Kim Stanbro

9.0

Excellent GSM!!! — 9 years ago

with Amy, Dave and 1 other

Richard Lewis

9.4

Sometimes you don't want to analyze, and just enjoy. This was one of those moments. — 10 years ago

with Lynne

Ladykat

9.3

Quintessential Rioja . Old school. Crianza so 6-12mo in barrel. Lopez de Heredia age in HUGE barrels. Only American oak. Super vibrant n fresh . Built to age. Gran reserva by any other standard. Their reserva is a 2002. 65%tempranillo 15%garnacho the rest Mazuelo & Gracianp — 10 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.3

Impressive stuff; lovely old school aromatics highlighted by pan fried herbs, dusty tannins, nice acidity, pure cassis fruit and a great "Tuscan" feel. Truly well made and grafted to age gracefully. — 11 years ago

Tina Termsomket

9.6

Carried this back 8 years ago when i visited Bodega the first time. This wine is traditional classic old school Rioja- earthy and fully developed primary nose, soft acid n tannin, haunting finish... 🍷💃 — 11 years ago

with Jon

Rob Parsons

8.9

Look for other central coast Chardonnays — 12 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Great vintage for GL just a point or two below their 82 showing an old school styled Bordeaux with black berry, red currant, cedar, leather, damp soil, mineral, dried herbs, soy, mineral, sweet tobacco & cigar ash. — 8 years ago

Erik Longabardi

9.5

So fresh, lean and floral. Not grassy. Pure joy — 8 years ago

Adriana Fabbro

9.3

Can't believe I've held on to this treasure for so long! Cedar and sandalwood on the nose. Silky with a bright and savory--almost vegetal--finish. Perfect with filet and steak-house style garlicky creamed spinach. These grapes were picked when I was still in high school! — 9 years ago

Matt Ryan

9.4

Cherries and leaf litter. Old school. Love it! — 9 years ago

Alexander Vadas

9.3

Old school - charming - took a moment to show — 10 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.1

#falltacular 2016 charity tasting in the OC. More old school than the Riverain, pretty tight when I tasted it and maybe a little closed at the moment. — 10 years ago

Rajiv Ayyangar

9.8

Perfectly integrated, well-ahead of the 1999 (still disjointed a few months ago). Supple, not powerful. Just an absolute pleasure. Red cherries, dried strawberries, rye, subdued tamari with slight balsamic prickle, browned liquorice. This isn't arresting as the '95, but rather it's a quieter, equally thoughtful companion. Effortlessly transportive. With it's constant shifting and ease, it makes me think of friendships. Of the people I've met and the conversations I've loved. Of my friend, Tim, who shared the bottle with me. Of friendships born out of music, climbing, work, school, wine - friendships that transcended the genre in which they emerged.
I wouldn't change anything about this wine. — 10 years ago

with Tim

Lorie Perrone

9.0

Great #Merlot from @HopeFamilyWines at the $15 and under price point. — 11 years ago

Kell Mc

8.9

Smooth, slightly dry finish — 11 years ago