Dave Schneider

9.3

This is quite a special wine. I don’t care what the others rated this. I like it. Purchased on my trip to Santa Barbara almost 6 years ago. Now I remember why I bought it at the tasting room. Nice floral bouquet, slightly acidic, light translucent color with less than 13 percent alcohol (that’s a good thing). Very good structure that would suggest this wine is in the middle innings and can probably last a few more years — 3 months ago

Maggie Harrison

9.5

yes, this is a photo of a computer image. tasted as part of a Mourvèdre wine group tasting via zoom, wines portioned into woozies! wow. ripe forward purple fruit. after opening- savory notes. — 5 months ago

Jim McCusker

9.6

Well, so the group was virtual, but we all had a bottle of the Reva. An Albanfest in celebration of Chris Chang’s 46th birthday. Happy Birthday, Chris! — 7 months ago

with Mark, Jeffrey and 2 others

Monique Blanchard

9.3

Traditionally do not rate wines over 9 unless I’m very impressed and for the price point ($38) will NOT disappoint. Tasted best against 2 wines of similar value and beat out one twice it’s price. Very distinct nose. Difficult to get . Had the 2014 in March 2021 with wine tasting group — 4 months ago

Maggie Harrison

9.5

yes, this is a photo of a computer image. tasted as part of a Mourvèdre wine group tasting via zoom, wines portioned into woozies! floral, tart fruit, lots of fruit- red, boysenberry, meaty, floral. — 5 months ago

SMLphotography

9.0

Surprised by how smooth it is and how you can really taste the different grape varieties. Earthy, dark cherry, plum, and mushroom. Almost purple in color. — 7 months ago

Eric Urbani

9.1

I believe this is a relatively new project for Jim - great execution as always — a year ago

Eric Urbani

9.4

Group favorite, close second for me to the Niclaire. SLH fruit, 14.3% ABV. Great structure; luscious wine. — 4 months ago

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.6

Nice wine,
But retail for this mag is over $750.00, bought mine for $260.00
Justin Smith of Saxum project
The 2016 Downstream is a blend of 76% Zinfandel, 8% Syrah, 6% Mataro, 6% Petite Sirah and 4% Tempranillo, made with 15% whole cluster and aged 19 months (no new oak was used). Medium to deep ruby in color — 5 months ago

Nate Axline

9.4

Side project of Liquid Farm, still very young/ reductive on the nose (needs time or decanting. Pallet super fresh and juicy! — 10 months ago