Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

On the nose; ruby, glowing, ripe, slightly candied fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, blue fruits and black raspberries. Soft minerals if you can call them that, caramel, cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate, whiff of black licorice and perfumed, red florals & roses. The beauty and quality of the fruits turn the eyes up. Bright and a sense dull at the same time. The body is full and beautiful. Tannins nicely round and soft for a 13. Its extremely silky & elegant. Fruits of; blackberries, blue fruits, plum, dark cherries, creamy raspberries, black raspberries, black plum and strawberries paint the background. Fruits are a touch gummy. Vanilla, caramel, dark chocolate, anise, mocha, soft leather, wood shavings, fine crushed rock powder & fine chalky minerals. Acidity near perfect. The structure, balance & length are well executed harmony. The finish is beautiful, well polished and lasts two minutes. Excellent pairing of Guinness Braised Beef Short Ribs, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes & Haricots Verts from Davis Estate Chef Mark Caldwell and featured in the middle left photo. Other photos of; the vines above the Estate, lobby and the vines/view from the Estate terrace. — 8 years ago

Rich Friedland

9.4

Aromas of blackberry and currant. Dense fruit. Masculine structure. Framed acidity lends to an extended drinking window, but is showing beautifully now. — 11 years ago

Alex Crown

Sales Cornerstone Cellars

9.0

Some #WAWine — 12 years ago

Paul Phelps

9.2

Just bangin'. — 9 years ago

Andrew Willingham

9.1

Delightful oaky Chardonnay. Medium+ acid, medium viscosity. Pears, apples, acid- so refreshing today! — 9 years ago

Damon Kornhauser

9.5

Reminds me of the afternoons spent foraging for porcini in the shadow of the great Cyclopian volcano, but baked in the scorching Sicilian sun. Stewed strawberry, sweet damp forest, a zephyr of sulfury volcanic breeze and a surprising, almost cab franc memory of roasted sweet pepper. Tannins that grab your inner thigh enough to rouse your attention but recede so as to not be obscene or distracting. Good bloody juice. — 10 years ago

Edward Silicani

9.6

A fantastic Pinot — 11 years ago

Erin Callahan

Social Media and Tasting Room Manager Red Car Wine

9.1

Late night at work. Planning social media for the week. Lucky that i get to enjoy this beautiful #SonomaCoast #Chardonnay from Ritchie Vineyard, Zephyr Farms, Weeks Vineyard and Hawk Hill Vineyard. This is a well-balanced, bright, citrusy, subtle on the tropical notes but overall a smooth drinking Chardonnay. 10% French New Oak. Full malo. — 12 years ago

with IPOB

Jason Brater

9.0

Buttery. Hint of green apple and some peach. — 9 years ago

with Heather and Gail

Beth Marshall

9.5

Very nice Zinfandel blend. Smooth from start to finish. — 10 years ago

Paula Viehmann

9.0

Delicious. — 10 years ago

John R. Jacob

9.1

Dark with a nice spicy finish — 11 years ago

with Karen

Katie Ostby

8.9

First post! — 12 years ago