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9.4

Darkly floral and intense, the 2021 Casual Encounters blends black raspberries with cedar shavings, tobacco, and exotic spice. This is elegant in feel, with silken textures and decadently ripe red berry fruits. Cooling acidity maintains a fantastic balance as dark chocolate and balsamic spice firm up the finish, tapering off long and gently tannic. The 2021 is juicy yet expertly balanced. (Eric Guido, Vinous, July 2024)
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Eric Crane

Sommelier & Educator Empire Wine Distributors

9.2

Delicious. In a really good place to drink currently — a month ago

Melissa Rocco

9.2

Good jammy flavor to sip on, fuller body than other Pinot Noirs. Sweeter. Drank in the Escape lounge at CMH with Zack the bartender in July 2024 after Kaitlin O’Hara’s wedding — 12 days ago

Andrew

9.4

2014 drunk in 2024. Who knew this would hold up so well over 10 years? At the 2014 price I stand by my earlier statements that this was the best value American wine. Will need to pick up some later vintages to see if this still holds up. — 16 days ago

Chris MacLean

9.2

Is there a better reasonably priced Sauvignon Blanc in CA? (I’m don’t partake often so I’m genuinely curious) — 14 days ago

with Sarah

David Borda

9.0

Very light, will definitely get this again. — 2 days ago

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, cranberry, baking spices and hint of cedar/cigar box. Flavorful, cherry and cedar on the finish. Magnum bottle with MTG night. — 5 days ago

Dave Hoffman

9.0

80% Syrah; 20% Petit Verdot — 21 days ago

Brandi Bratek

9.2

Love this vineyard and their Pinots. Not a bad one in the bunch. Looking for a worthy splurge? Look no further! — 13 days ago

Maryann K.

9.0

Great drinking wine, soft and not dry or sweet! Great with pizza. — 23 days ago