Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on May 2, 2025 at answer in Nashville with Jay]

Black cherry, mulberry and mandarin orange fruit, with black tea and violet notes. — 6 months ago

Nicole Polanco

10

Had the 2018 with Kristen and Al, super good light Pinot — 3 years ago

Sara Gravesen

10

Nice balance of wines, smooth and delicious. Recommended at Del friscos double eagle to go with our tomahawk steak and scallops. Amazing! Will be purchasing again! — 4 years ago

Mike Levin

9.0

This was a bit more fruit forward today and while nice not as complex. — 7 years ago

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

8.9

Was poured this blind and thought it was Zin. Really tasty and balanced old vine Zin, but still. Wut? — 8 years ago

Neil Cornish

9.1

Minty. Black currant. Super smooth. Very far from a standard Shiraz glop bomb. Surprisingly fresh and lively at 13 years old. — 9 years ago

Michael Purnell

9.0

Bare hint of strawberry aroma, with smooth tingly flavor — 10 years ago

Matt Duncan

9.5

Splendid fruit, cracked pepper tannin. — 10 years ago

M. Ventre

9.2

This is has definitely come together more since November. — 11 years ago

Ray Isle

Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine

9.5

Drinking very well right now. Honeysuckle, lemon curd, pear-caramel. — 12 years ago

Mark Rosse

9.5

Wow …, one of the tastiest W-S I’ve had in years! — 6 months ago

Steve Mitchell

9.2

Dark, rich, smooth finish. Paired with grilled salmon. — 8 months ago

Shengli Hu

9.0

2018 much more minerality on the nose! Not what Zin reminds you of. Red cherries blackberry black pepper spices licorice medium acidity long spicy finish moderate body dark. notes from visit to the winery.

Alexander Valley. Bright red volcanic soils, steep rocky slopes and western exposure. — 3 years ago

Peter Paganussi

9.4

This wine screams “cherries!” ....red and black cherry with notes of cola and hints of allspice. Opens beautifully and still has tannic backbone. Structure and good mouth feel. A beautiful Pinot. — 7 years ago

Renee

9.6

Fleming’s with Stacie , Jake and my sweetheart — 8 years ago

Mike Swann

9.2

Very nice Bordeaux with a spicy long finish. — 9 years ago

Pierre Costa

9.2

Great blend of vineyards. Fresh, fun and soft tannins. I had it at the winery. Full of strawberries and raspberries. — 9 years ago

Kendra Passow

9.0

Smooth, big spicy flavor. Great smell — 10 years ago

Michael Spinella

9.6

Paired perfectly with our salad of lettuce, figs, nectarine,and feta. — 10 years ago

Richard Hanke

9.1

Has aged well — 11 years ago

Mark Rosse

9.2

Holding on nicely! — 6 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Ruby color, purple edges, with aromas of ripe fruits, floral and complex spice, aged for 16 months on French oak, 58% new, vineyard planted in 1991. On the palate concentrated flavors of strawberry and black cherry with orange citrus, herbs, vanilla and oak, soft tannins on well balanced structure. Full body, rich long finish, ending with fruit, vanilla, floral, spice and oaky tones. Very Nice! Will age! — 8 months ago

Michael Plantz

9.2

Buttery, light oak, slightly sweet, great with light food - 2015 vintage — 6 years ago

Natasha Langton

8.9

Very enjoyable Christmas Day tipple - a veritable companion to a roast rib of beef. Silky and sublime. — 8 years ago

Priya K Santoro

9.0

Easy drinking, solid wine — 8 years ago

Jon Grauman

9.4

Great wine! My last bottle... only wish I could find more of it. — 9 years ago

Nathaniel DiMaggio

9.1

Started green and opened up beautifully! — 10 years ago

with Stacey, Todd and 1 other

Richard Hackathorn

9.1

Dry smooth, great with steak — 10 years ago

Michael Mathews

9.0

More great stuff w/the Mendels! — 10 years ago

Ray Hartnedy

9.0

Rosey and nutty nose, complex flavors with a long finish. Balanced. — 12 years ago