Tobin Spratte

9.5

Better than the 2022 vintage. Fragrant to the max with aromas of passion fruit, guava, dried mango, and white peach overlaying aromas of wet silica minerals, cardamom, lemongrass, and washed Parmesan rind. Very balanced acidity and body, long lovely finish. One of the better sauv blancs I've had. — 13 days ago

Tobin Spratte

9.2

Outstanding QPR wine showcasing aromas of currants, blueberry compote, raspberry preserves, soy, graphite, and hints of green bell pepper and cracked peppercorns. — 2 months ago

Tobin Spratte

8.8

My first Croatian wine. Similar to a cool climate Zinfandel or Syrah but less body and more peppery. Grippy tannins. Lots of minerals with more subtle fruit flavors of tart cherries, unripe blackberries, juniper, and licorice. — 3 months ago

Tobin Spratte

9.1

Layers of currants, red fruit, and overlaying wet clay, herbs, and vanilla. Smooth finish Lovely South African. Needed time to breathe. — 20 days ago

Tobin Spratte

9.2

Powerful for an American Riesling, showing lots of minerals and even a bit of petrol overlaying floral, lemon, and lime aromas. As dry as advertised. Not as heavy bodied as its overseas or Washington State counterparts, likely because of the cooler climate. — 2 months ago

Tobin Spratte

9.3

Strawberries, rose petals, Thai tea, dried orange peel, nutmeg, and earth. Lovely finish. With the price of Barolo and Barbaresco going through the roof, this is a great alternative getting plenty close for half the price.

Previously tried 2017 but forgot to write my tasting notes down. — 2 months ago

Tobin Spratte

8.8

Rivers Marie Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023

Sampling a glass while visiting Sonoma. Deep purple color giving way to fuschia on the edges.

Raspberries, cherries, orange peel, hints of vanilla and — a month ago

with Kelly

Tobin Spratte

8.8

Intriguing cool climate Cab Franc. Solid structure and aromas of red currant preserves and silica soils. Drinks very easy but seems a bit overpriced for the experience. — 2 months ago

Tobin Spratte

9.1

Starting to show signs of aging with aromas of Luxardo cherries, dried figs, vanilla, and earth. Solid wine. — 3 months ago

Tobin Spratte

9.5

Lemon tart (butter, pie crust, ripe lemon) backed by chalk. Outstanding Chard blended with Grachetto.

Critics rating this 98 points. — 3 months ago