Austin

9.6

An elite Pinot noir with layers of complexity that excite the mouth taste of cherry, cranberry, with a surprisingly delicious earthy finish — a month ago

liz m

9.5

Cherry and blueberry — 2 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.1

I was in the mood for Sauvignon Blanc that had more to say for itself than “hi, I’m Sauvignon Blanc” to which I’d theoretically reply “do I LOOK like a Basic B? Huh? Whatcha gonna say about THAT Savvy B?” Kidding, I’d never do that but if I were the type to be so insulting this wine would not bear the brunt of my wrath because it is more than SB spiritually and literally (there’s 8% Sauvignon Gris in the mix). It is understated. Sort of hinting first at greens, then grapefruit and lemons. On the palate it is quite elegant, bringing in honeysuckle and zip. It does a graceful dance over your tongue, a petite allegro but slightly slowed down, not too fast too follow if you happen to be it’s dance partner.
If you like your SB to slap you around and make you say it’s name this may not be your jam, but if you want a little intrigue, this one’s for you. — 3 years ago

Mark Farrell

8.9

Pale ruby/garnet in color with strong aroma of tart cherries, pomegranate, cola, and a hint of gun smoke. Light body with fine structure and good flavor. Good smooth finish. Not bad. — 3 years ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Really great. 1st and 2nd pick apparently. Very NZSB. — 4 months ago

David Shaw

8.9

Pre-Covid vintage; what have these grapes of wrath provided unto us mere mortals? Pink and gold, excellent clarity. Strawberries in nose and mouth, hints of peach, apple, pear and lemon flavor, mineral finish. Acidity is fine; this ain’t watery to my palate, just “lightly flavored”. If you want a fruit-forward red fruit dominant Rosé, this is not your wine. Its charm is it’s different. Good for sipping, but not a great food wine, I’d think — 2 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.3

2014 Vintage. Consistent with prior notes. — 3 years ago

Colin Cahoon

8.9

A GS blend and aptly-named. Big and bold with huge red fruit, cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and cranberry. Anise, oak, menthol, and leather as well. Moderate plus tannins, high alcohol, and high acid. Too hot to drink without big, spicy protein. Would match well with bbq pork ribs. — 3 years ago

with Susan

Dave Parker

9.1

Home-chella, Couch-ella - good times — 8 months ago

Aaron Tan

9.6

Consider it an intoxicated decision that I brought this bottle for a boys night out… Intoxicated on the high of Stella’s stellar Rosso a couple of nights ago that is. And given how displeased my wife was when informed that it was the only bottle we had, you could say this was a misjudged decision. It was great though - clearly cut from the same cloth as the Rosso but with extra depth, the Brunello soared with a bouquet of fresh flowers, strawberries, cherries, exotic spices, and hints of vanilla, followed by an incredible robust-yet-airy palate, with a mineral undertow and an elegant silky texture only found in the finest of Burgundy. But the question remains - was it great enough to warrant the wrath of a woman? Thankfully, I was never granted the “privilege” to find out. Call it husbandly smarts, but I was sensible enough to spare a couple of glasses for the wife that evening, and was quick to secure more bottles from the importer. — 2 years ago