Bruce Dunbar

8.0

Disappointingly one dimensional — red fruit — lacked with and complexity other than slight hint of mushroom. Too old, maybe, closed down, don’t know. It wasn’t dead by any stretch but I wouldn’t hold out hope for any bottles you may have left. — 3 days ago

Bruce Dunbar

9.3

There is no quit in this Zin. Still full of fresh, dark fruit, zippy acidity, seamless tannins and some port like qualities belying its age, it absolutely sung 23 years after harvest. — a month ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.7

a slightly prettier version of the Cal Syrah but still packs depth and hits high on the QPR. Boysenberry, Violet, earth, pepper, savory notes all on a smooth, drinkable frame. Sadly, if I heard right, this is the last year for Bien Nacido X block (the dominant fruit in this blend). — 2 months ago

Bruce Dunbar

9.0

The very young 2023 (not pictured) is inky black with a nose of plums and cassis. It’s loaded with classic PS elements like graphite, violets, blue fruit but has surprisingly mild tannins. Beautifully layered but not segmented. — 4 days ago

Bruce Dunbar

9.0

Notes on four bottles over the four years since release (2023-26) show a wine that maintained character and freshness one might not associated with ‘aged’ rosé. Early on, it leaned into grapefruit, rose, and minerality and more recently, while it held onto a nearly effervescent acidity and very floral nose, showed some herbaceousness (or ‘the whole flower garden’ in my notes) and a Concord grape element. Always lovely with food and a great value. — a month ago

Bruce Dunbar

9.6

The 2012 Pajè VV is a beauty. Layered, elegant, nuanced but not lacking in power. Tart strawberry, humidor, baking spices, rose and more. Still vibrant with years to go. — 2 months ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.9

The 22 is a very pleasant wine marked by lemon zest and citrus notes, chalky minerality, and touch of acidity in the finish. What it lacks in depth, it makes up in drinkability and food-friendliness. — 19 days ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.7

Always an excellent value and very good wine, the 2024 Juvenile is no exception. The fruit is primarily cocktail cherries and a little plum, dusty tannins are near the grin at this early stage and there’s a pop of pepper at the end. — a month ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.9

The ‘25 rosé deserves far more than poolside sipper status that many rosés are automatically labeled with. Grapefruit zest, peach, cranberry, rose flower, and a light peppery finish make this a great food wine (and not unpleasant to sip by any stretch.) — 2 months ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.8

From Coravin over several days. Opened with rich, dark fruit, silky with some bright acidity. Didn’t evolve well, turning more tannic and a touch of prune, perhaps a bit past its prime. — 2 months ago