Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Owner Doug Margerum and winemaker Doug "Scotty" Scott, craft world-class wine working with the top vineyards in Santa Barbara County. Blend of 49% Grenache, 31% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Counoise, 5% Cinsault. Deep Ruby with dark fruit and floral aromas with complex spice. On the palate flavors of plum, cherry and raspberry with lively acidity. The finish brings notes of cacao, licorice, espresso and earthy minerality on a long ending. Nice value. — 16 days ago

Dennis Hogenkamp

9.4

14.3% ABV Bordeaux blend: 49% Merlot, 26% Cab,
20% Cab Franc, 8% P Verdot, 7% Malbec

Beautiful blend! — 3 years ago

Kirk F

9.1

Very tasty - improved over 24 hours. — 4 years ago

Richie Mello

9.3

Been holding this for 3 years or so. Super dig what these guys are doing. Let it decant for an hour and it’s as fresh as all hell. BlackBerry, roasted birds-eye peppers, and a party in your mouth. — 4 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.0

[Tasted on March 15, 2024 at Richland Country Club in Nashville]

49% Cabernet Sauvignon; 21% Malbec; 17% Merlot; 8% Petit Verdot; 4% Syrah; 1% Carmenere. Chalk Hill AVA is a sub-appellation of the Russian River Valley AVA and is known for its chalky white ash soils. Restrained red currant fruit with mineral and graphite notes. Balanced and Bordeaux-like. — a month ago

David Walser

9.4

51% CF, 49%ME. Enjoyed the wine & blend. For me, these wines are a bit rough when young but smooth out nicely with age. — 2 years ago

Joe Gillies

9.2

Excellent Bordeaux style blend from New Zealand. 49% can franc, 39% cab sav, 9% merlot, and 3% malbec. Red currant, raspberry, eucalyptus, and tobacco on the palate. Highly recommend! — 4 years ago

M F

9.0

2021 Salmon Run Chardonnay-Riesling
51% Chardonnay 49% Riesling
Very nice. Birthday gift from P. To E. — 3 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 4% Shiraz, deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and cigar box spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with notes of cacao and tobacco. Lively acidity, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and mineral tones. Very nice, will continue to age. — 2 years ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

8.9

Prospect 772 ‘The Brat’ Sierra Foothills 2011: Rich texture. Round tannins. Bold flavors of dark fruit with a smooth spice finish. A robust Californian Rhône red blend consisting of 75% Grenache/25% Syrah that opened up nicely after 30 mins! Cheers🍷 — 3 years ago