Tom Balamaci

9.1

Aromatic. Black forest fruit. Leather. Good acid. More body, but not heavy. — 8 years ago

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.1

The James Berry Vineyard was planted in 1981, but didn't have any Syrah until 1990, so this would have been one of the first productive vintages from those vines (some Syrah from the San Bernabe Vineyard in Monterey was blended in as well hence the Central Coast designation.) Kenneth Volk was the winemaker for Wild Horse at this time and he did a really nice job. Clocks in at an un-Saxum-like 13.1% alc. Just starting to brown at the rim. Refreshing acidity and fresh dark fruit profile with nice savory and tertiary notes. I'd place the peak for this a few years ago, but still drinking well and a nice conversation piece. — 9 years ago

Mike Coffey

Independent Wine Consultant & Sommelier

9.3

Succulent and subtle, great taste with a strong smooth tannic finish. — 10 years ago

Big Af

9.0

Yummy spice — 11 years ago

Kelly Finley

9.0

Good light Pinot — 11 years ago

Jessica Barker

9.5

I may need to make another visit to the Central Coast just so I can pick up a stash of this! This is a very small production so online sales are unavailable! It's right next to Kenneth Volk as well, which is another favorite. Smooth, lush, with spice on the long finish.
— 11 years ago

Alex Sanchez

9.7

Silky tannins — 11 years ago

Brendan White

9.7

Celebrating my mom with this! As of today she is a registered nurse! So good. Ripe cherry and wet stone. — 12 years ago

Mike Rushing

9.1

Floral & citrusy with some nice weight. — 8 years ago

Chris DeBarr

9.0

Pretty like violets & wrought iron steel; soft tannins but with structured acidity & smooth textures. I'd only had Negrette from Ken Volk in Cali, but we're celebrating the defeat of Le Pen with an indigenous French wonder — 9 years ago

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C. Cole

9.1

Not a Kenneth Volk but a new Pinot in the Calera lineup. Very nice now, but with a few more years, it will be even better — 9 years ago

Jacqueline H

9.0

Cherry and dark chocolate. Well balanced. Great wine. December 2, 2015 — 10 years ago

Hyuk Shin

8.9

Unoak beautiful Chardonnay.
Honey on the palate. — 11 years ago

Kristin Donnelly

Senior Food Editor Food & Wine Magazine

9.0

Wild Horse founder Ken Volk poured this himself at a dinner at Artisan restaurant in Paso Robles. I could not believe how fresh this tasted — 11 years ago

Olivia Jacopetti

9.0

Busting out the Christmas stash with mom. — 11 years ago

Robin Renken

9.5

Mr Volk himself suggested pairing this with my thanksgiving duck! — 12 years ago

doug williams

9.3

Modest tannins, cherry, good structure, great california red — 13 years ago

Kappy Paulson

9.8

OMG. This is my perfect wine — 9 years ago

Jefferson Rich

9.4

08 vintage - decanted for 2 hours & it is just a great blend of fruit, wet rock, with a smooth mouthfeel. A slight tobacco & pepper finish. It's velvet & pairs exceptionally well with creamy stinky cheese. — 9 years ago

M Gandalf

8.9

Fairly spicy. Good fruit but not overwhelming. Pretty good balance, but still on the fruity side. Slightly light on the body. — 9 years ago

Kat Gaffney

9.1

Firm, grippy, tart blackberry spice — 10 years ago

Mike Schaffer

9.3

Best of the obscure flight — 11 years ago

Jonathan Guerrero

9.5

Lovely floral aromatics, sophisticated spice notes, and elegant balance. Definitely a must have for the summer. Paired it with a nice Peruvian style roasted chicken. — 11 years ago

Jenni Carlson

9.8

Another great wine from Kenneth volk. — 11 years ago

Mike Moscynski

9.7

Surprisingly nice. $13 — 12 years ago

Ryan Linnekin

9.6

Great body to this wine. — 13 years ago