Jay Kline

9.0

This Jeroboam was opened and poured into decanters prior to service and enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2013 Baker’s Ridge pours a ruby color with a translucent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Bing cherry, strawberry, cherry cola, red flowers, licorice, a touch of mushroom and earth with some fine spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ with a slightly confected texture. Large formats are always fun at celebrations and this was no exception. Drink now through 2033. — a month ago

Tom Garland

9.4

The Winemaker Dinner: Francoise Peschon

5 WINES FROM HER NAPA PORTFOLIO:
2023 Accendo Laurea Sav Blanc
2021 Baker & Hamilton cab
2019 Cornell cab
2019 Heimark cab
2019 Vine Hill cab

FOOD:
Blufin tuna Tostada
Pepper crusted Elk tartare
Venison smash
Braised wild Boar leg
Bison NY strip steak
Mocha passionfruit opera cake — a year ago

with Brenda

Neal Ferry

9.4

From Yesterday, Scribe Syrah, so stinking perfect, might be the best Syrah…. — 4 years ago

Tanetha Jamay

9.2

Wood finishes crisp — 5 years ago

Peg Hanssen

9.9

“Chris makes a dazzling comeback with this rendition of his Pinot Gris, a follow-up to his highly-rated 2017 PG that took Gold at the San Francisco Wine Competition. Chris’s second round is seriously refreshing and bursting with tangy lemon, ripe peach and juicy melon that make this wine a little too easy to sip and even harder to put down. The wine blends grapes from three top-tier vineyards across the Willamette Valley giving it complex layers of flavors and aromas. Chill, open, and enjoy. It is an easy drinker on its own, but also has enough structure to pair with almost any food. Especially great with a roasted fresh picked beet salad, or spicy Thai food.” – Naked Wines — 6 years ago

Bryce Wiatrak

9.1

A pointed Riesling from one of Niagara’s top names. Chiseled and racy, it tastes of peach blossom, river rocks, lemon oil and petrol. Cutting precision and lengthy. — 8 years ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.5

So killer. Not quite as mind blowing as the Comptche. Still phenom. — 3 months ago

Brian S

8.9

Hard to beat for the price and all VHR fruit. — 7 months ago

Jess

9.2

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of lime, green apple,
Dry. Flavors of lemon/lime, green apple, mineral.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 2 years ago

Justin

9.6

Vibrant and fresh — 5 years ago

Kevin Vaughn

9.0

Nice, crisp and refreshing — 6 years ago

Cory Klements

9.1

Good Pinot, Smokey flavor. — 6 years ago

with Blake

Joe Swab

9.2

Nose: light, red? fruity

Front: red fruit, very gentle tannins

End: light tannins resolve into pepper — 7 years ago

Dave

9.3

A perfect bubbly for Christmas brunch. Fantastic, actually! Dry and lean, frothy bubbles, apples, pears, toasted almonds, marzipan. Merry Christmas friends!
Listening to Chet Baker — 6 months ago

Becky Neely

9.5

One of our favorites. Mark and I enjoyed it with a movie night. I would love to have it again! Perfectly balanced. Full of flavor but not overpowering. — 7 months ago

Guillermo Gonzalez

9.4

Wow. Like Chianti, but not. Black cherry and plum, balsamic and spice. Umami. Long finish. Perfect with Vivace carry out. Thanks Pearly Baker for the great selection. — 4 years ago

Ed Dickey

9.0

Lighter, red fruits. Complex and interesting — 5 years ago

Sam Lee

8.9

…”Here we are again is another day of succeeding again 🏙 migration, know each other who we don’t know…” 🤵🏼
Loving its mint herbs leaf spices note distinctively soft and mellow on palate yet finishes structurally nicely balanced of oak and yet juice side black fruit
🍇
Cocoa soft blackberry black cherry delivered 🍟
— 6 years ago

Dave Olson

9.1

Somewhat smoky, very nice — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.7

This was the wine of the tasting and weekend. It’s in a perfect place right now. Beautifully integrated, amazing fruits with a lean toward blue fruit with dark cherries, baking spices as they should be in all Napa red...soft, balanced blends and perfectly layered. Bright, beautiful dark florals, nicely balanced, great texture and long beautiful finish. Great experience hosted by my fellow Sommelier and friend, Brian Baker. Thank you for a great day tasting. As well, great to catch up. Lokoya’s new facility is amazing. Pictures don’t do it justice. — 8 years ago