Jonathan Ta

Torrin

The Banshee Grenache Blend 2010

9.3

My first experience with Torrin and this is good stuff. Stylistically more similar to Linne Calodo than Saxum and surprisingly well balanced. — 9 years ago

Steve and Bill liked this

Steve Anderson

JT- good to see you posting. Cheers!

Jonathan Ta

Great to hear from you, Steve! Yeah, I gotta start drinking more to catch up to you guys!

Bill Bender

You have to start drinking WITH us guys @Jonathan Ta!!

Turley

Mead Ranch Zinfandel 2007

Jonathan Ta

8.9

Jonathan had this 10 years ago

Steve and Bill liked this

Bill Bender

Oh Jonny Ta....I remember that dude

Kistler

Cuvée Catherine Occidental Station Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007

Jonathan Ta

9.3

2007 Cuvée Catherine was delicious. More badass than feminine and flirty. — 10 years ago

Bill and Steve liked this

Pride Mountain Vineyards

Vintner Select Cuvee Sonoma County Merlot 2007

Jonathan Ta

9.2

I know most of you don't drink fuckin merlot, but this is delicious. A California style merlot, but still respectful to the grape. I remember when I bought this, I thought to myself, I need to restock because I'm getting low on Pride Merlot in my cellar. This justifies my thinking. — 10 years ago

Steve and Bill liked this

Bill Bender

Spring Mountain Merlots are incredible! Pride used to a have a reserve Merlot called "mountain top vineyard" or something and it was delicious.

Jonathan Ta

Oh yeah, Bill, this is it! Delectable didn't identify it completely, but this was the 2007 Mountaintop Vineyard Merlot.

Bill Bender

Yes that stuff is the shizzle

Villa Creek Cellars

Avenger Paso Robles Syrah Blend 2005

Jonathan Ta

9.0

This wine was surprisingly delicious. Time had rounded out all the hard edges and it had wonderful balance, very fruit driven, but with nice structure to support it. Not as complex or intellectual as the top wines in this category, but this was undoubtedly a crowd pleaser. — 10 years ago

Steve liked this

Stolpman Vineyards

Estate Grown Santa Ynez Valley Syrah 2004

Jonathan Ta

9.1

Performed waaaay above its pay grade. Still going strong after all these years. — 10 years ago

Steve and Bill liked this

Steve Anderson

JT - hit the gear icon next to the Like, then flag the wine as incorrect. It will be reviewed and updated. If the vintage can't be seen in the pic, just indicate it (2004) in the comments and they will update. I flagged it for you. I fix Bill's all the time, like when he tries to pass off an '84 Haut Brion for an '82.

Bill Bender

Steve you are confusing me with your buddy Rudy Kurniawan!

Jonathan Ta

LOL!! You guys are comedy.