Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Beautiful, dark red, perfume fruits. Black currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, boysenberries, lots of blue fruits, expresso, anise, leather, some graphite, sweet dark moist soils, medium intensity volcanic minerals, limestone with blue and dark red floral bouquet.

The body is full. The tannins are round and nicely soften. The structure, length, tension and balance have hit harmony with plenty of life left ahead. Dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, boysenberries, loads of blue fruits, expresso roast, anise, dark chocolate, a little caramel, leather, some graphite, leather, dry tobacco, touch of dry herbs, sweet dark moist soils, medium intensity volcanic minerals, limestone and blue and dark red floral bouquet. The acidity is round and beautiful. The finish is long, very well balanced, elegant, polished and lasts minutes.

Photos of; The barn used for winemaking and to host tastings. The first harvested Cabernet grapes of the season, an old school basket press that decorates their grounds, Estate vines and a giant fan to dry the vines if needed amongst the hilltop mountains that surround the Estate. — 7 years ago

Lisa Robinson Schoeller

9.5

Amazing Pinot! — 8 years ago

Mike austin

9.0

2001 bright cherry and raspberry. — 8 years ago

Ashley Anderson

9.3

Very deep purple color with ruby hues. On the nose: a bit of minerals, dark red fruit jam and pepper. Taste: medium tannins, a bit dry with hints of dried black cherries, plum and cracked black pepper. Good value. — 9 years ago

with Ger

Jonathan Ross

9.3

Ripe but has the body to age a few years. Bomb. — 9 years ago

Teresa Stepp

9.1

April 2015 winery tour with the Ahlgrims — 10 years ago

Whitney Watts

9.6

Just as I remember from visiting the winery. Yum! — 10 years ago

Heath Hatchett

9.0

Rich, spicy, bold, complex. Great pairing with lamb cheeks and pumpkin flan. — 10 years ago

CYesh

9.6

I can assure you this Tin Man DEFINITELY has a heart. This is supposedly a second wine!?! Can't imagine Scarecrow could be much better! — 12 years ago

Meg Ross

10

Absolutely delicious, sweet red. Be careful not to drink the whole thing in one go! — 13 years ago

Jordan Wardlaw

9.0

Barn saddle leather, damp forest, wild berries, dried herbs, violets. Fairly bretty but it adds some lively mouthfeel component. — 7 years ago

Natalie Jordan

9.3

Excellent wine on its own or wen with chicken Parmesan! — 8 years ago

Jorge Sierra

9.3

Instant favorite , mad funky , barn-yardy and fruity. — 8 years ago

Jim McCusker

8.9

The menu listed Inferno but Red Barn was all they had. A good saison - nice crispness with a hint of ginger and white flowers - but WAY too cold. Will probably improve as it warms up...but I'm thirsty. — 9 years ago

Jonathan Ormsby

9.0

Sweet and cinnamon spice, with that oak note. — 9 years ago

Francoise Gouges

9.3

Funky at first, from the barn to the pretty sous bois, totally inviting, lovely acidity, intensity and elegant deliciousness. — 9 years ago

John Atkison

9.4

Excellent example of a Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay. No ML so no "butter." Great job by Mark Horvath. — 10 years ago

Susan Cimburek

9.0

2012. Had with Jean at Woodmont grill first date nov 29 2015 — 10 years ago

Arielle Notterman

10

Everything I love in a wine! Barn yard, leather, mushrooms and hints of pepper. — 11 years ago

Jeff Robillard

9.6

Full bodied. Nice wine. Smooth. — 12 years ago

Shay A

9.3

Another 4th Friday for the books! What a variety this month!

At 24yrs old, it’s incredible how this drinks. Obviously past its prime, but by no means a lost bottle. Had never heard of this vineyard. Butterscotch, salted popcorn kernels, and cornbread note too. Still retaining some nice acidity! — 8 years ago

with Mark

Madie Martin

9.0

Buttery, delush! — 8 years ago

Brandon Loper

8.9

Pretty delicious and the only field recordings offering that I've found in Alabama. — 8 years ago

Natalie Hekmat

9.0

Barn funk smell, some tannin coming through the deep berries and high acid. Love Olivier Cousin. — 9 years ago

Elizabeth Nettleton

10

Velvety texture with notes of mocha, toffee, and espresso, with a black walnut twist. — 9 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.0

Nelson Sauvin and cascade hops. Ultra dry. — 10 years ago

Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.1

2008 Tom Scott Barn Burner. Typical vegetal quality that I often get from Tom Scott. Green bell pepper and sweet blueberry notes — 10 years ago

Michael Murphy

9.5

Great pairing with Turducken! — 10 years ago

Dan Fredman

Chef Sommelier World of Pinot Noir

9.0

Still way young, more than a hint of horse barn funk permeated this on day one but blew off after a day in the decanter. Good depth and finish, just needs another decade on the cellar. — 11 years ago

Mindi VandenBosch

9.5

Awesome wine. Very earthy — 13 years ago