Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.5

One of the great Pinot Noirs from California that I have sampled over the past year, the 2018 Rochioli ‘Little Hill’ is a thrilling joyride from start to finish. Salted pomegranate seed and rose water tones combine with raspberry coulis and damp earth tones on this beautifully perfumed nose. The palate is utterly seamless as layers of bright red fruits mingle with umami, orange rind and salted charcuterie tones. A complete wine, this gorgeous new effort will have a long life ahead of it. Drink 2020-2038- 95 — 4 days ago

Jonathan Wall

9.1

Katherine must be 6’3” and full of muscles. A lot of structure for the price. Too young... two nights and couldn’t get it to fully open. — 7 days ago

Alex

9.0

When had a glass, didn’t love it. Bit enjoyed it much more when we actually opened the bottle. For a 30ish dollar bottle thought it was great. — 20 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.2

Very ‘cool’ label. Abstract art. Lovely color. Purple-maroon with a magenta rim. Deep. Violets and berries on the nose. Cinnamon, clove, tar and piney forest as well. Cranberry or mulberry too. Has an acid streak. Pretty low-soft tannins and very drinkable for a young Cab. Balanced. Nice blend of herbs and berries in the mouth. Slightly zingy. Cigars tobacco leaf over cigar box. Finish is pure Bell Mountain. This is excellent Cab & will age well, but is A-OK now. — 14 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Just tried the ‘18, and it’s great! Blend of 96% Sauv Blanc & 4% Sauv Gris adding an interesting dynamic to the wine & distinctive aromas. Medium lemon color, citrus, tropical & floral aromas. On the palate peach, melon, herb & earthy tones, well balanced with acidity, smooth yet robust on a long finish ending rich with wet stone character. — 10 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.7

Mid yellow in colour. Aromas of musk and mandarin with dried herbs and a hint of paraffin. Fresh and sprightly at 18 years of age. I was contemplating leaving this to 2022 when it would have been 20 years old and on this showing it would have made it easily. With time some peachy flavours and some sweetness. Next day - lovely honeysuckle and honeyed notes on the palate. Fulsome with stone fruits and quince - you would think off dry but in fact 12.8% ABV and fully dry. Made by the legendary Brian Croser back then. An absolute treat to have a wine like this for Sunday lunch. One of the Wines of the Year for me. — 19 days ago

M C F

9.0

Nice smooth finish. Opened on 7/1/20. — a day ago

Peggy Hadley

10

Happy Birthday Jim!! What a great wine. “To smell the nose is like hearing angels trumpeting at the pearly gates!” Hallelujah-this is perfection! And you guys know I don’t take this lightly! — 2 days ago

with Tommy, David and 2 others

Raul Puga

9.0

Better than expected. Very affordable and enjoyable — 13 days ago

Eric S

9.6

Total rockstar. Beautiful cool blue fruit. — 5 days ago