Tom Garland

9.4

+1 hour decant(little fine/cloudy sediment). A gorgeous inky dark purplish black color. On the nose: brambly blackberry/plum, wet soil, orange peel, gravel, smoked meat. Taste: smooth, expressive wine with black cherry, plum jam, dried herbs, dark chocolate, bacon fat, and a white pepper cocoa long finish. YUM! — 2 months ago

with Brenda

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9.6

The 2021 Andremily No. 10 captures all the potential I sensed last year. Silky and beautifully perfumed, the 2021 has acquired quite a bit more finesse than it showed as a young barrel sample. Crushed dark fruit, graphite, leather, cedar, incense, mocha and licorice are all laced together. Pretty floral overtones and bright acids extend the finish effortlessly. This is one of the best wines I have tasted from Andremily. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2024)
— 9 months ago

Bryan Kesting

9.5

Love this Rose. Like the Andremily Rose, it’s in a different category. — a year ago

Ericsson

9.2

Well structured, full-bodied wine that showcases a dark, inky color and a nose rich with blackberries, violets, and a hint of peppery spice. On the palate, it reveals layers of ripe dark fruit, integrated oak, and a subtle smokiness, all balanced by firm tannins and refreshing acidity. The finish is long and resonant, suggesting good aging potential. Overall, a compelling Syrah that marries concentration with balance—an approachable yet complex expression — 3 months ago

Shay A

9.4

I’ve had a few Law wines and have enjoyed them all, but this bottle of “The Nines” was a total stunner. In a lineup of 16 bottles of Grenache (Andremily, SQN, Fingers Crossed, Saxum, Lillian, Alban, Pegau Capo, Prefert, Clarendon Hills, etc), this was one of the more surprising wines of the day (in a good way).

100% Grenache. Removed the cork for about an hour ahead of time. Undeniable Grenache aromatics of red florals, cherry/kirsch liqueur, black peppered strawberries, and fruitcake. As Grenache so wonderfully does, it has a weightless yet commanding palate…kaleidoscope of red and black berries, sweet jerky, and an interplay of both sweet and spicy spices. Doesn’t show whole cluster/green hints like some of the others, and it also doesn’t show overwhelming vanilla/oak tannin either. Elegant and delicious.

May have underscored this… — 8 months ago

Shay A

9.5

Last of a 3-pack and another wine (and producer) that I always ask “why don’t I buy more of this?”, especially as prices climb for so many others, yet these stay fairly consistent. Consumed from bottle over the course of an afternoon.

Gold label (extended barrel age). It’s tempting to want to compare these to SQN (or Andremily) due to winemaker, and while they share many similarities, Lillian seems to have a more elegant and floral profile. Deep black/purple in the glass, immediately smells of green whole cluster spice, black peppercorn, lavender and black berry fruit. The palate is very spice driven (herbal, pepper), with ripe red and dark fruit (raspberries, blackberries), and potpurri. Nothing about this is rich or extracted. Still sports a grippy finish, but the acidity right now keeps this well balanced. May get a tiny bit better, but this seems to be in the zone at the moment. — 2 years ago

Mariana Puga

9.6

Crazy good — 4 months ago

with Raul

Raul Puga

9.3

Very different. More fruit than acidity but really enjoyable — 5 months ago

Gina Puente

9.3

Rich inviting juicy fruits 2019 vintage. Collection worthy — 9 months ago

Shay A

9.3

My first time trying this wine after hearing about it for so long. Made by the vineyard manager of the famed Bien Nacido vineyard, Chris Hammell.

Clocking in at roughly 50 Grenache/25 Syrah/10 Mourvèdre/10 PS and the rest viognier, this toes the line between SQN/Andremily vibes and serious Paso (Saxum). It sports all of the luxurious fruit but no trace of stems or spice. From start to finish, this is a meaty wine, but not funky. Ripe dark fruits, smoked meat, bit of violets/floral tones. At almost 10yrs, it’s fairly integrated showing dark fig, roasted blackberries, spiced ripe black cherries toward the finish. Bull-in-the-china shop type GSM, but it meets you in the middle if you love big central coast style or Paso. Pop and enjoy. — 2 years ago