Alexander Motola

9.0

On the nose, very typical of good SB. On the palate, quality was high, but the SB more subtle, almost implied vs overly overt. Very mellow for a 3 year white. Balance was exquisite. I liked it. — 4 days ago

Alexander Motola

9.1

Lovely. Fiano is a great grape, and this is a nice expression. — 25 days ago

Alexander Motola

9.2

Is this the best Zin vineyard in the world? I don’t know. Not much of a Zin drinking historically, but this may make me a convert. — a month ago

Alexander Motola

9.5

Possibly the best white wine I’ve ever had. — 12 days ago

Alexander Motola

8.9

Shorter finish than I would have thought. Very pleasant but not incredible. Medium minus acid, flowers, citrus, flint. A nice glass of wine. — 18 days ago

Alexander Motola

9.3

Should be too early. It’s not. This wine is insane right now, ridiculously well balanced; it will probably get better but I doubt it’s a 30 year wine. — a month ago

Alexander Motola

8.8

It’s best days we’re behind it, unfortunately. — 12 days ago

Alexander Motola

9.1

Super mellow now. It opened up a lot but it has grown into its structure. If you own the ‘05, I wouldn’t wait too much longer. — 19 days ago

Alexander Motola

9.2

With steak - unbeatable. On its own, a little stiff, but pretty great. — a month ago

Alexander Motola

8.8

Given the reputation, I hope for better. Two interpretations: 1/ I drank it too early. 2/ they oaked it a bit much. — 2 months ago