Color of dull ruby with shades of purple and brown on the rim, a bit cloudy. Nose of cocoa, spice, burning sensation in the nose, fermented cabbage, carbonated water, and a bit berries. Taste basically follows the nose with quite good tannins and slightly sweet, some tobacco leaves, and some bitter tangerine zest. Aftertaste is medium with some more sweet ripe grape and peppery note. A bit light yet on par. — 5 years ago
Lemon and apple crisp. Great full smooth body with enough acid holding everything in the right spot. — 7 years ago
Dark fruits to tobacco to minty cherry vanilla, complex finish. Solid wine to pair with meats — 7 years ago
Varietal characteristics. Dark fruits, some spice and pepper. Strong tannins, but still smooth. Drinking well now but could happily sit another few years. — 8 years ago
Taking a virtual tour of Sonoma while dining at one of our favorite restaurants in Santa Barbara. This is the white wine for dinner; look for the red wine rating as well. Bright creamy bold Sonoma Chardonnay. Atypical tropical flavors present tonight, with a hint of quince on the finish. This wine is in a lovely place. Very enjoyable. Bravo!! One of the very few domestic Chardonnay wines that is age worthy. — 5 years ago
Very similar to Penfolds from last night. Sweet quality fruit up front. More tannin, but needed to balance the slightly extracted fruit. Good. — 7 years ago
A classic Margaret River Cabernet, cherry on the nose, good fruit on the palate, wood influence well balanced, good length. — 8 years ago
Lovely SBS. Under the odds. — 8 years ago
Golden amber color. Briny, diluted iodine, smoky, red fruit, floral and herbal notes on the nose. Warm mouthfeel. Hints of sherry and stewed fruits on the palate. — 5 years ago
Tasty just sipping by itself — 6 years ago
A new favorite. Great tobacco and spice flavors play off the blackberry. Medium body, very low acid. — 7 years ago
Merlot the way it’s supposed to be made. Fruit with balanced structure — 7 years ago
Another one from my kitchen display. Small production and an excellent Sonoma Syrah! — 8 years ago
Sarah Petrosky
Fruity nose, light mouth feel but a dry finish. Not too dry though. Definitely get again — 5 years ago