Neil Valenzuela

9.3

Dark purple color, inky. Aromas of blueberry, mocha and star anise. Huckleberry jam on the palate, dark chocolate and baking spices.

🍇100% Petite Sirah — 16 days ago

Damian

9.3

Dark ruby color. Smell of ripe plum, spices. Crushed plum lead the palate, ripe berries jam with strong notion of pepper. It comes pretty hot at almost 16% and you can taste it. — 4 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.2

N: elegant

P: silky. Delicious. Grippy.

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Grapevine 17 btg — 4 months ago

Bernard Benninghoff

9.6

Great tasting blend. — 5 months ago

with Brenda

Doug Powers

9.3

Excellent GSM blend (42% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 18% Mourvèdre) from the Grampians in Western Victoria (Oz), blue and black-fruited Syrah and tree bark Mourvèdre aromas and flavors, less red-fruited Grenache in this subtly higher acid 2021 vs. the 2022 that is also open, finish is a little cleaner and less tannic, long, lingering finish, my preference of this 2021 vs. 2022 showdown. — 8 months ago

with Jim

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9.1

The 2021 Smash City is bright and floral with a wild blend of crushed strawberries, dusty rose, citrus and spice. This is juicy and fruit-focused, with crisp red berries elevated by traces of citrus under an air of violet inner florals. The Smash City cleans up beautifully, full of energy and perfumed, leaving the palate nicely refreshed. This lively Pinot Noir is produced with all Bien Nacido fruit. (Eric Guido, Vinous, May 2023) — 3 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

2022 vintage. The interview that went nowhere. Needed 3 hours in a decanter vs the PNP that actually happened. 6.3.26. — 18 days ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.4

Deep purple, ink color. Aromas of baking spices (clove and allspice), blackberry jam and cola. The 15.6% Alcohol / Vol took a bit to dissipate. Incredible flavors of blackberry, dark chocolate cherry cordial and baking spice finish. Killer wine.

🏅90 Points - Wine Enthusiast — 2 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Dark ruby red color, some purple edges, with aromas of dark fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with vanilla, cedar and cinnamon spice. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, cedar and spice. — 5 months ago

Donald Williams

9.4

We don’t get much Sémillon. Too bad. Eric and Alison did a great job on this one. — 5 months ago

with Bonnie

Edward Nelson

9.1

51st birthday bottle #2. — 8 months ago

Ericsson

9.3

This is a layered narrative of dark fruits, a dash of black pepper, and that unmistakable hint of smoky earth. And undeniably funky. It’s not just about boldness; it’s about a refined grit, a raw elegance that speaks of rugged vineyards and uncompromising craftsmanship. — a year ago

Brandon Boesch

9.7

Second bottle was outstanding. Olive brine, blackberries, crushed dried flowers, plum, more forest/woodsy flavors. Lingering finish. To me this is better than pax Sonoma hillside 2018. It has more fruit but still this awesome herbal, flower, olive component. Less game. — 3 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.4

What a wine! Deep purple color with a garnet rim. Aromas of boysenberry syrup, balsamic glaze and absinthe spices. Blackberry and Huckleberry on the palate, pepper and violets on the finish. 15.7 % ABV, so let it breathe.

🍇 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Petit Verdot, 13% Syrah. — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2023 vintage. Tasted with the winemaker-Jess. Hadn’t seen this vineyard in a spell. Full, rich nose and first flavor impressions. Smooth, lengthy finish with a modicum of dust/earth. 2.25.26. — 4 months ago

Donald Williams

9.7

Helluva Vineyard, helluva wine. — 5 months ago

with Bonnie

Eric Urbani

9.2

A perfect example of Russ From’s style, a powerful rendition of Syrah. Do not be out off by the abv - this is silky smooth and does not cone accross as hot by any means. — 6 months ago

Andrew Blazic

9.2

Interesting Pinot, dark and deep up front yet also light on the palate. — 10 months ago

Ryan Taylor

9.3

A wonderful wine, blackberry. Integrated tannins — 3 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2020 vintage. 100% Grenache. Ripe, spicy biggie in need of a decade's worth of time or a serious decant. 4.19.23. — 3 years ago