Dawn E.

9.4

Absolutely an amazing wine! Thank you @Ron R for recommending this! I am experiencing so many elements at the same time. Reminisce of an aged Chenin Blanc where you get creaminess almost wax cheese rind and honey. Picking up an almond sticky bun. Not really acidity but unique freshness of lemon, peaches & yellow apples. Golden hay in color, Med+ body w/ nice long finish. Drinking this w/ a nice chill presents some nice acidity.
Hard not to make a comparison (sigh) to something I paid a lot more for and enjoyed...not so much! Love the balance and 13.5 alc. — 4 days ago

Willem Booij

9.3

Thie is a classic one, spice-box, chocolate and great use of wood. — 5 days ago

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9.6

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Peter Martin Ray Vineyard is stellar. This super-classic, old-school Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet is pure magic. Black cherry, cloves, licorice, scorched earth, incense tobacco and saddle leather infuse the 2018 with fabulous depth. Potent and virile, the Cabernet is going to need at least a few years to settle down. It’s a stunning wine in every way. Ceritas fans will surely be delighted to learn that the Cabernet offerings here will soon expand to include a number of new bottlings. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, June 2022)
— 10 days ago

Jake Hajer

9.3

Guava, pomelo, lime. Chalk mineral and a touch of haze. Gorgeous and drinkable. One of the best chenins in America. — 9 days ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

6/2022. Nice Grenache blend. Full of flavor and a smooth finish.

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Ellen Clifford

9.2

Tessier has never let me down. It’s got that balance of fruit and earth that is *chef’s kiss — 12 days ago

Doug Powers

9.1

Super fresh and clean Pinot Noir, nice acid and excellent balance, medium-long finish, very nice!! — 4 days ago

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Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured; served with cedar plank salmon for Father’s Day. No formal notes but consistent with previous experiences. Bruised strawberry, cherry, pomegranate, mushroom, a kiss of baking spices and a touch of VA. Way more open for business than typical from McHenry at this stage, but the challenges of the vintage explain it all. Drink this vintage now. — 7 days ago

Mark Farrell

9.3

Second time having this wine. This wine is kicking off a long weekend in Nashville with me and the wife. Very good. Not giving the detailed notes I usually provide, because I just wanted to enjoy without analyzing. So I will standby my rating before. Glad I have a few more of these. — 15 days ago

Sam T

9.2

Very nice - good salinity. Honey on the nose fades quickly. — 9 days ago