Jonathan Wall

9.3

A lot going on in this wine… needs some time to come together. I imagined running over cherries lying on a hot asphalt road and throwing it on a charcuterie board. — 3 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.1

Glad I bought this one, but I think that this one is just way too young right now. What a layered pinot....the problem is...I think I only got through half of the layers. This one was opened with dinner. Dusty rose pour into the glass. The nose was the best part of this wine. Almost smelled like red velvet cake tastes. Black cherry mixed in there somewhere with some bramble. Really awesome nose. Three hours later, it was still pretty much the same. Went better with food, where a brambly sweeter strawberry(?) and black cherry medicinal note was on the front of the palate. Eucalyptus. It went darker in the middle for sure, and was very acidic towards the finish with a medicinal minty black cherry tart...almost a metallic kind of note. I have a few more of these, and plan to hold them for at least another year before trying another one. The bones and structure are definitely here. Intriguing pinot. I really wasn't ready to think about what I was drinking tonight, but damn the luck! — 9 years ago

Justin Hansohn

9.5

Honeysuckle, petroleum jelly, an empty stomach and infinite euphoria. .::. Side project ultra success. This wine is a good luck charm and an easy heart stealer. As Mackey Feary once said; stop running from love. — 11 years ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.2

Nice deep purple color, vibrant dark berry/cherry aromas with a hint of shrubby, funky, forest…brilliant hit of vibrant acidity, with medium weight or gravitas on the attack. Really balanced example of California Syrah w/o running the risk of high ABV or “jammy” viscosity. Fine on it’s own, but perfect foil with Paulina Market seasoned steak burgers, Mac and cheese, and late harvest MI sweet corn. Drinks like Fall —-and football. — 4 years ago

Richard Adams

9.0

Needs time. Huge wine, big grilled pineapple, lemon custard, and massive oak. Probably all comes together in a few years, but running hot now. — 10 years ago

with Ksenia

Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

9.5

Just another example of how 1998 is running over the "superior" vintage of 1997. Oh, and the vineyard site is pretty amazing as well. Outstanding wine even if a touch sweet with the alcohol. — 10 years ago

James Caughman

9.4

Running through the minimall in my underwear! After a hard day drinking the latest Matthiasson juice. — 12 years ago

Zachary Leinberger

9.3

Running towards the end of its window, some lovely pepper and smoke, and that great minerality that A-R always show. — 7 years ago

Robert Evans Jr

9.5

This is def in the running for WOTN — 7 years ago

with Roberta and Nicole

Martin G Rivard

9.7

3rd wine if the night that we enjoyed throughout the night. I've often spoken about this. I love it. Opened 2 hours prior to tasting but it really hit the ground running after 4 hours. Insanely great Pinot. Drinks like a a phenomenal Burgundy. Good luck finding a better one in Napa!😜 — 10 years ago

with Christine and Kirk