Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Tony and his wife Herta purchased 30 acres of land in the Napa Valley with the magic ingredient - location. With a splash of Malbec added, aromas of dark berry fruit and cigar box spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and raspberry with cacao, licorice and herb notes. Fine tannins, nice acidity, good balance on long finish ending with fruit and cedar notes. Drinking well now! — 4 years ago

jams jerfy

9.4

really lovely. slow to open. really came together. — 6 years ago

with Polina and Christina

Bobby Gilbane

9.5

Tony Soter is a genius. — 6 years ago

Keith Fisher

9.5

Fabulous older California Chardonnay. Not much acid left (it had all precipitated out), but still rich and very enjoyable. undoubtedly a but past prime for my palate. I tend to prefer to err on the side of drinking California Chardonnay too young rather than chance them being too old, so I wouldn’t hold it any longer if I had it. On the other hand, I certainly wouldn’t pass up a glass if you are offered this. Not sure how anyone could rate this a lot lower unless they had a flawed bottle, but everyone is entitled to their opinion. Thanks Dan. — 7 years ago

Jonathan Drummond

9.0

Full bodies paired great with tenderloin tonight! — 8 years ago

Bill Bishop

9.2

One of Tony Soder's early PN. Still fruit there after 31 years. Middle of the pack from flight of 1986 PN. — 8 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.5

This time it is the real Patria Avoyelles...Thanks Paul T for pointing out my gaffe between the Patria Oakville Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon and this amazing blend of 56% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% PetitVerdot! Not that the Cab was any slacker, but the Avoyelles is a noticeable jump in depth and feel across the tongue. Tony Biagi is killing it! — 8 years ago

with Katherine

Dave Schneider

9.3

A real gem. Lots of fruit but well balanced and harmonious! Definitely not too old and drinking quite well — 5 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.4

The 2015 Tendril ‘Tightrope’ Pinot Noir is a spectacular effort by the talented Tony Rynders. This is a limited production bottling which was aged for eighteen months in 50% new French oak prior to bottling. On the nose this takes on beautiful aromatic range from red and dark fruits to hints of cloves and black truffle shavings. The mouthfeel is downright seductive as layers of dark and red berries connect with earthy undertones and the toasty oak. While this has excellent mid-palate weight, there is also a seamless quality to the wine. The extremely long finish completes this gorgeous new wine. Delightful in its youth, this will continue to cellar well for the next fifteen to twenty years. Drink. 2019-2035- 94
— 6 years ago

Ryan J. Davis

9.0

Wonderful deal, love this bottle. — 6 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

A small winery in the Carneros region of Napa managed by Tony and Jo Ann Truchard successfully growing grapes for over 40 years. Complex aromas of red fruit, floral, citrus and earthy tones. On the palate strawberry and cherry with orange citrus, green tea, and sweet spice. Soft tannins on long finish ending with delicate spice and mineral notes. Nice. — 7 years ago

Chelsea Hoff

10

Tony Arcudi crafts this wine from multiple renowned Pinot Noir vineyards so the wine has many more layers of complex flavors. Gorgeous fruit in the mid palate. A very yummy and drinkable wine! — 8 years ago

Michele Juliana

9.1

Loved this with Italian starters - fig and Gorgonzola flatbread, meatballs, tomato and mozzarella. First course with Wine Chef Tony — 8 years ago

Brian Armenio

9.1

Tony is da man. — 6 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.2

Enjoyed with the Tony awards! Lemony with fine bubbles and minimal brioche. — 6 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Soter is Tony Soter's life-long study in viticulture and winegrowing. Settled at Mineral Springs Ranch in the Yamhill-Carlton District of the Willamette Valley. Aged for 12 months in 40% new French oak. A complex nose of ripe berry & dried red fruits with floral scents. On the palate cherry and strawberry flavors, herb notes, savory acidity with smooth silky tannins. Lingering finish ending with mineral notes. Drinks well now. — 6 years ago

Bill Bishop

9.2

Christmas Eve dinner with pasta and shrimp. Bracing acidity with Gravenstein apples that linger through a touch of oak. Lovely and vibrant wine from our friend, Tony Soter. Perfect now but will hold for a few years to come. Fun! — 6 years ago

Rob Sternthal

9.2

@Anthony Biagi done it again! If you don’t have this, call Tony tomorrow! Pop and pour. — 7 years ago

Cole Ingram

9.0

Great! Drank at Le Grapiot in Pupillin — 8 years ago

George Chen

9.3

Wow! Ash volcanic toasty nose with great mid palate of clean pure dark fruits like hard candy and balanced well made smoking wine! — 8 years ago