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9.2

Medium in body, fresh and driven, the 2022 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) is pretty forward in its red-fruited profile, but it also possesses a core of stern, rocky minerality. An enticing air of highlands herbs and sweet lavender adds further intrigue. Juicy, sweet raspberry, clove and a kick of toasty French oak sweetness make the 2022 an inviting choice for drinking over the next several years. (Billy Norris, Vinous, August 2024)
— 21 days ago

John Willison

9.0

Orange rind, lanolin, lemon curd. — 5 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2022 vintage. Heavy, Tensley bod. 8.21.24. — a month ago

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9.1

The 2022 Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard is redolent of sweet dried cherry, spice, new leather, mint and sweet pipe tobacco. This aromatic, gracious Pinot is a charmer. All the elements are nicely balanced throughout. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2024)
— a month ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.5

So insane! Killer value. Dead ringer for a high end northern Rhone. — 7 days ago

Sarah Oettel

9.2

Added at Bell’s. — 15 days ago

with Matt

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9.6

The 2022 Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard is such a unique wine. Bright floral aromatics and lively acids make a strong opening statement. Pomegranate, blood orange, raspberry jam, slate, crushed rocks and clean mineral notes all drive through this heady, explosive Syrah. This is a magical wine from Joey Tensley. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2024)
— a month ago

Mathew

8.9

I’d like to think I could at the very least, name this as a California Pinot in a blind tasting. Text book. Very good. But I’m bored with ok textbook… — 8 days ago

Matthew Cohen

9.3

Nose: medium cherry. Smoke.

Palate: spice. Dark a bit sweet cherry fruit.

Long finish.

$25 / $15 on 2 — a month ago

Paul J

9.3

Drank over a few days. Very light gold color, which is surprising after smelling and tasting it. Very rich nose of sweet apples/pears, lychee, and subtle perfume. Smells like a scratch and sniff book :). Similar on the palate but more refined. Medium depth and finish. Pretty darn good for $30. Probably gets better with age, but ready to go now. — a month ago

with Brooke