Aaron Rankin

9.3

1 hour decant. Old meets new. Striking aromatics of thyme, rosemary, sage, and turkey drippings, sitting atop roasted plum and bramble. Rich and ripe with a plush, velvety mouthfeel. Syrah and Merlot? — 3 days ago

Aaron Rankin

9.2

@Delectablewine This is RPWC’s Romance Chardonnay. Made from the first vintage of new plantings at Domaine de la Cote. In the Sandhi style. Light in color. Intensely lemon/lime, wet limestone, sea air. Assertive acid, especially up front, but balanced with a nice creamy roundness. — 13 days ago

Aaron Rankin

9.5

Vinous 98! Feels like the stock market last November. I like my DDLC and this shows with their classic style. The only truly old world Pinot I’ve experienced from Cali, but bolstered with a savory and dark fruited depth you don’t see in Burg. — 19 days ago

Aaron Rankin

9.4

Tad young but ready on the nose — 4 days ago

Aaron Rankin

9.5

precocious — 11 days ago

Aaron Rankin

9.1

Study of Cali Pinot, the bookends of A to Z. From Domaine de La Cote to Kosta Browne. For what is expected to be a Pinot lollipop, this 7 year old bad boy has developed a lovely savory profile. — 19 days ago

Aaron Rankin

9.1

All nose and with a stumpy tail. Classic Sonoma Coast notes. — a month ago

Aaron Rankin

9.0

This is alive but it’s a person you’re not sure you want to spend time with. The color is alive. Smoked paprika, char-cooked cherries, garringue, sweet spicy peppers. Not disappointed. The fun of auction. — 11 days ago

Aaron Rankin

9.7

Easily some of the best Cali Pinot being made. Hedonistic yet elegant. Candied cherries, blackberry, raspberry. Plush and silky. Became very expressive with air. — 17 days ago

Aaron Rankin

9.5

Aaron had this 24 days ago