Shawn Thompson

8.9

Imagine walking through a blueberry patch, munching on the freshly picked, sun-warmed blue beauties. This wine is blueberries for days, on the nose and on the palate with a mildly spicy undercurrent. Well rounded, soft tannins with a finish reminiscent of grape jelly. Paired with a strip loin and grilled veg. Enjoyed. — 7 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.0

The Caymus of the Central Coast. Inky with massively extracted red and black fruit, and in a mode not unlike pie filling. Not to be denied, it's loaded with vanilla, baking spice, fig, and a few drops of root beer extract. The aura of charcoal and new leather weave throughout, all with an edge of tilled earth. Translating this from taste and smell to sight and sound, this is walking into a brand new casino. — 8 years ago

Kimberly Scruggs

9.2

Very fruity. Sweet but not overpowering. I like this chilled. — 9 years ago

Mike Evans

9.1

The juicy, snappy brambly fruit makes it dangerously deliciously gluggable, I think it is the best vintage yet of the Familiar red. Perfect wine for watching the Dirty Birds in the Super Bowl. — 9 years ago

Jenny Hemmer

9.1

Cloves, cinnamon, baked cherries. And Go Redbirds!! — 10 years ago

with Brad

George Colgrove III

10

Very smooth red blend. Lightly peppery with a cherry tone. Can be easily drank without food. Despite. 14.5% alcohol level, it is hardly noticeable. A very fun beverage for Halloween and watching True Blood or the Walking Dead. — 10 years ago

Cynthia Caddell-cruzan

10

Love it love it — 10 years ago

Mark Lindzy

8.9

Bubbles and fried birds * From last weekend. — 11 years ago

Meredith Falke

9.6

Coffee and plum jam. Alexandra valley. Concentrated black fruits, hints of olive, white and black pepper. — 12 years ago

Courtney Donahue

9.7

Very good. Light and fruity. Enjoyed with chicken. — 13 years ago

with Jeff

Rob Ritchie

9.0

The Wife and I have just started our wine journey. Picked this up for fun. We enjoyed it. — 8 years ago

Jake Rubash

9.7

Had an amazing tasting at the MACDONALD estate. Alex treated us to this after walking the vineyard. Fantastic wine and a truly memorable experience. Lifetime supporter. — 8 years ago

Alberto Soriano

10

Simply beautiful Beaujolais the aromas bursts out of the glass. Floral and delicate like walking through a garden on a sweet spring day. Tons of red perfectly ripe fruits such as strawberries and red cherries. Just as delicate on the pallet as the nose with mouth filling flavors of cherry and red current. Surprisingly long finish that lingers throughout your pallet. Perfect BBQ wine on a cool summer night simply fresh and enjoyable. — 9 years ago

Mark Duong

9.5

2012 Grand Tinel & Walking Dead. Perfect pairing! — 9 years ago

Lucas Havens

9.5

Made me pull out the app for the first time in months. Aromatics like walking through a spring garden and sublime balance. — 9 years ago

Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.5

Rare birds. — 10 years ago

with Zachys, Ron and 1 other

Rich

9.1

Sell it for $48 a 6oz pour

This wine is produced from grapes grown in several estate-owned vineyards. The Rossj vineyard, planted in 1984, is named for Angelo Gaja's younger daughter Rossana (Rossj). Bass is Piedmontese for the Italian basso, meaning low, a name derived from the vineyard's position. Pheasants are featured on Rossj-Bass' label to commemorate the beautiful birds that inhabit the forests adjacent to GAJA's vineyards.

TASTE:

Considerable depth. Elegant body, definite character and good acidity; a fresh, lingering finish. — 10 years ago

Sebastian Sutherland

9.0

Delicious drop. The Walking Dead never tasted so good. — 11 years ago

John Flanagan

9.9

Great wine especially considering the value. Good buy year in and year out. — 12 years ago

Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.3

Most complex Moscato d'Asti I've ever had. Nose like walking into a high end spa - lavender, eucalyptus, hazelnut. — 12 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Grabbed another bottle! Wine bears the vineyard named to honor the Red-shouldered Hawks and other birds of prey that play a vital role in sustainable farming practices. Bright yellow with aromas of tropical fruits and sweet floral scents. Aged for 14 months, 75% in new French oak and 25% in stainless. On the palate melon, pineapple and peach flavors and hints of citrus, subtle yet complex and well balanced. Lingering finish, savory, ending with mineral tones and toasty oak. Outstanding! — 8 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.2

Wicked 15. Like walking through a field of flowers after the rain, snacking on some peaches and cream 😍 — 8 years ago

Jessica Chan Ws

9.5

Very light and easy on the palette. Sweet, breezy and easy. — 9 years ago

Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

9.1

Savoie is the next 'thing'. Almost no fruit but great acidity and minerality. Like walking through an alpine meadow with fresh spring water flowing over rocks. — 9 years ago

Jason Rosenblum

9.1

Drinks like a wine, especially the finish. — 9 years ago

with Dorit

Chip Hughes

9.3

Roasted plums, game birds, Chinese five spice. Big-framed, built to last. Exceptional. — 10 years ago

Kathryn Bernhard-Brizzee

9.3

2010 vintage - Intense black cherry, pepper and cassis on the nose with luscious blackberry and mocha flavors. Spicy, complex and terrific! — 10 years ago

Mark Lindzy

9.0

A fruit-forward blend of Carignan and Grenache, with racy acidity and savory dark berry fruit. Pairs well with roasted birds, pork and chorizo and clams. — 11 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.1

2012 Jurassic Park Chenin. Tightrope walking between mineral & fruit. Nice grassy edge on the mid. Great Chenin. — 11 years ago

Ron from VA

9.3

Fantastic balance featuring fresh tropical fruit and flowers with harmonizing acidity...small amount of petite manseng and tramanette round out body...well made - Monticello cup Gold medal...$19 - available at Winchester walking mall — 12 years ago