Neil Valenzuela

9.2

Medium salmon color. Aromas of water monk jolly rancher, strawberry and flint. Crisp, dry strawberry, watermelon - super balanced and so good! — 3 months ago

Ron R

9.4

I read like a broken record. My prior notes apply. Excellent, contemporary example of the varietal. Bivio Pizzeria, Montclair, NJ. — 2 years ago

with Anne-marie

Paul Barnaby

9.4

Plum flavors very good $24 great value — 4 years ago

Chris Zitzman

9.5

Even in Its youth, the 2018 Modus Operandi Cellars Pinot from the oft-heralded Bacigalupi Vineyard is more than just approachable- it’s unreal. The nose is already in bloom with oodles of Burgundy-like bramble berry, while the mouthfeel is as silk should be defined.
Frankly, I’ve never had a Pinot Noir like it, anywhere near it’s price. Not even close. — 6 years ago

with Beth

John Schutt

9.1

Buttery. Delicious. — 7 years ago

Ron R

9.4

Recently, we have hit a rich vein of quality in the Chardonnay lane. The Bacigalupi vineyard produces some of the most beautiful representations of chard and pinot, this is no exception. Nose is honeysuckle, butterscotch and lemons. Mid-palate is delicate, but nuanced. Nice caramel notes with ginger and relaxed acidity. Caught this at its apex. Doesn’t quite have the depth we like to see, but sublime for different reasons. — 8 years ago

with Anne-marie

Rodney

9.0

Dark purple color. A very complex wine with notes of dark fruit, oak, and supple tannins. — 5 months ago

Andrea Watt

9.3

Pepper, cherry, and a touch of cinnamon. Was a nice complement to the duck breast, had enough acidity to hold up to the fat. — 9 months ago

Tom Burke

9.0

Wow, we opened a 2012 Russian River. Subtly fantastic — 4 years ago

Armando Klein

10

Gorgeous depth of fruit. Great stuff! — 6 years ago

Evan McKenzie

9.2

Less than 150 cases produced
Full in barrel malolactic fermentation
Aged 11 mo in barrel

Green apple, fresh, crisp, classic Chardonnay, well balanced oak, acidic, floral characteristics, minerals, — 6 years ago

Steve S.

9.0

Rose hips on the nose giving way to cherries and a mouthful of chocolate — 7 years ago

Jody Scharf

9.5

Nose of apple and plum. Ready but young in color. A little acid, medium body, fruitier than minerals. — 7 years ago

Brennan Roy

9.0

Bacigalupi Family Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County. One of my my favorite Zins. Fruit forward, but not a bomb. Medium bodied with earthy, spicy notes and a balanced complexity. Pairing optional. Entertainment in a bottle. — 7 months ago

Peter Isacksen

9.1

Good Olympic companion…. Smooth and true Pinot! — 2 years ago

Joe Roth

9.3

Nice acid. — 4 years ago

with Jeff and Michael

Justin Wade

9.5

Nose - pineapple, lemon zest, vanilla. Taste - citrus fruit and great vanilla flavor, little bit of caramel. Full bodied, with a good balance. Really good! — 6 years ago

Jeremy Buss

9.1

What I call a non-typical RRV Chardonnay because of the vanilla, buttery mouth feel. But. . . The wine provides those flavors with great balance. Citrus hints- both lemon and lime - mid palate. Great wine that went well with home made paprika, garlic chicken — 6 years ago

Shay A

9.3

There we go! Finally back on track with a delicious Bacigalupi chard from a talented winemaker. This was round and nimble, but still had a lot of depth on the finish. Balanced. Stone fruit & lemon cream dominate. Drink up! — 7 years ago

with Dan and Mark

Naoki Otani

9.1

12.20.2018
Tomosan — 8 years ago