Scott E. Becker

9.1

[Tasted on August 30, 2024 at Home]

Purchased wine at winery during visit to Paso Robles on October 16, 2019. The name “Skins” references the fact that Terry Hoage played for the Washington Redskins in addition to referencing grape skins. Winery closed in 2023. Sweet cherry and raspberry fruit, with graphite and spice. Nice acidity and balance. — 5 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.4

2013 Vintage. This is the second bottle my wife opened with her friend. Thankfully some was left for me. On Saturday night it beat out the Terry Hoage 2012 5 Blocks. — 5 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.1

2012 Breton Nuits D’Iveresse and Terry Riley’s masterpiece. This wine is bottles without sulfur and is recommended to be consumed quickly after release. Here we are 7 years from vintage and it is in a magical spot. Smoky cherries & firm grippy texture. Aromatics are perfumed & elegant. It pairs beautifully with the minimalist piece as these types of wines and this style of music are so misunderstood. The need to classify & quantify doesn’t fit in either place here. Simply great Cabernet Franc and great music. — 6 years ago

Devra G

8.9

At the Stanford Grill with Rich and Marsha. Also previously with Terry and Marie. — 6 years ago

Jose Lorenzo

9.0

Digging deep in the wine fridge. If you’re a fan of Grenache you’ll enjoy. Classic varietal profile. — 8 months ago

Jennetr Lee

9.5

Have dinner at table 28 with Jeremy and Terry Little rock Arkansas — 4 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.4

2013 Vintage. 15.3% Alcohol. 50/50 Blend of Grenache and Syrah. More delicate than the Herman Story 2013 John Sebastiano. Tasted Grenache dominant. — 6 years ago

Ryan Mullins

9.6

“A transvestigh” -terry theise — 6 years ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.9

Oh, how I miss Terry Theise!
Classic Kabinett balance here, with plenty of fresh fruit sweetness.
Medium yellow.
Nose of pineapple, orchard fruits, touch of honeyed richness.
Palate medium+ sweetness with balancing acids. This feels nearly timeless and not very mature yet. — 2 years ago

Shay A

9.4

My contribution for a massive Grenache theme wine tasting (being as socially distanced as possible). This was alongside Cayuse God Only Knows, a 2011 No Girls Grenache, SQN Female, Saxum Terry Hogue, Lillian Grenache, 06 and 07 Beaucastel, and others.

Broken record, I know, but these wines are insanely delicious and so well crafted. Very much in the “love it or hate it” style, as typical with Cayuse wines. Much more spice and herbal lift here compared to the 2011. Stemmy, black peppercorn dusted rhubarb, olive, and smoked cherry jerky aromatics. Vibrant, almost nervy, on the palate with beautiful acidity. On the palate, it’s a back and forth between saline, iron driven savory notes and underripe fleshy red fruits. Compared to their Syrah, this is always a bit lighter and more bright. Seems to be drinking at peak. — 4 years ago