Clos du Mont-Olivet
La Cuvée du Papet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2007
This wine and I fought over 3 days, wanted to like but ultimately decided there are many more wines more enjoyable. Heavy dry tannin, plum and tart cranberry that was deconstructed and massively high VA for a 10yr old cdp. that ended hot. Tried alone, with food, none satisfied. I think it might be best while smoking pot but I'm 30years past that vice... — 8 years ago
Château La Verrière
Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Not bad certainly, close to cat pee and grass overload but good acidity and dry fruit. Nicely cooled on a hot day. — 8 years ago
Clos Solene
Hommage Blanc White Rhone Blend 2017
Nose of flower garden with herbs in the corner. Pure, clean, balanced, fresh. Honeysuckle and agave nectar with a touch of vanilla from the oak. Worth the investment as comparable enjoyment from a chardonay would have to be in a higher price range. This is a super nice white. — 7 years ago
Transcendence
La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014
Solid wine, med+ body, reasonable price for Santa Rita Hills. Drinks well now. — 8 years ago
Story of Soil
Mirabella Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Standout Los Olivos blanc, crisp, fruity and well ballanced if not slightly sweet. Highly recommend! — 8 years ago
Stonestreet Winery
Legacy Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011
Stupid good blend mostly cab thats stupid hard to find as the Jackson Family doesn't seem to know how to fit it into their portfolio. I like these post 2011 better than the Stonestreet cab single vineyards. — 8 years ago
Orin Swift
Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012
Very enjoyable. Blackberry, dried cherry,cassis, nicey resolved tanins. Glad I waited a bit. — 7 years ago
Samsara Wine Co.
Zotovich Vineyard Syrah 2013
Mighty good, fun, clean, meaty, smooth, balanced and just plain enjoyable. Zotovich has great white grapes and this sarah adds to my appreciation. Very well expressed by Samsara. — 8 years ago
Story of Soil
Duvarita Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015
Lovely restrained natural style showing the relatively cool climent of this vineyard. Softly clouded color from the unfiltered bottling, good acid level with fresh fruit, should develop for several years but nice now. Very nice meeting the winemakers at their new tasting room in Los Olivos, CA — 8 years ago
Steven K
From a tasting at winery, almost no color, terrific rose with the essence of each variety clearly showing. I don't get excited by rose but this was nice... And educating. 2017 — 7 years ago