Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Grapes from small Paso Robles AVAs blocks, aged in 75% new oak for 18 mos. Dark Ruby, aromas of sweet ripe black fruits, smoky tobacco and pepper spices. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with herb, cacao, espresso and vanilla oak, after it opened up. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, cacao, vanilla and earthy herbs. Good now! — 12 days ago

Aaron Rosenberg

9.0

Had side by side with Austin Hope cab and could barely taste a difference. Amazing value! — a year ago

Jason Keefer

9.0

Zin doesn’t get much better than this! Central coast babay! — 2 years ago

with Natasha

Bob McDonald

9.5

Nothing to add to my extensive notes from January 2021. To reiterate this was the last vintage for the founder, Dr Bailey Carrodus before his passing. Just an excellent aged Yarra Valley Cabernet. — 4 years ago

Steve Somermeyer

8.9

Very nice CA aromas & OK palate & finish. Suspect that the RS is 1-2%. Easy drinking red wine. — 3 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

At the Yarra Yering dinner last Thursday night with winemaker, Sarah Crowe. YY was one of the first vineyards in Australia to make an excellent Pinot Noir. I remember buying a dozen of the 1986 - long since gone of course. Made by the late Dr Bailey Carrodus. A mixed planting of 4 clones in 1969. Red fruited with a touch of violets. 30% in new French barrels with the balance in used oak. The over riding lasting impression is its silky texture. — 6 months ago

Mark Osmers

9.3

A Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah (GSM) that delights with flavors of plum, dark berries and oak.
This wine is a satisfying complement to any special evening, ordinary or extraordinary.
What a terrific blend.
Hooray! — 3 years ago

Sharon LaDuca

9.0

Lush ripe plum and blackberries. Deep ruby red — 3 months ago

Dennis Kellison

9.3

Mild tannins & mild vanilla.good with or without food. A very nice cab…our first Paso Robles cab — 6 months ago

with Karen

Jeremiah Diaz

9.2

Deep purple in color; black cherries, vanilla, and cigar box on the nose; medium plus acidity, medium tannins; tastes like plums, cherries, and a hint of chocolate with a long finish. It's a little hot, but very drinkable. Nellie likes it. — 2 years ago

with Nellie