James Gourley

9.6

This wine is aging gracefully. Secondary and tertiary notes coming to the fore. Floral/spicy nose that is so fragrant. The cherry has turned dark, supported by more spice, clove, cinnamon. Truly an excellent wine. — 5 months ago

Jay Kline

9.6

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Consistent both days though more of the typical Syrah characteristics seemed to be more pronounced on Day 2. The 2017 “Judge Family Vineyard” pours a deep, ruby purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with heady notes of black and blue fruits: blackberries, mulberries, Marion berries, blueberries, and plums along with black pepper, olive brine, incense, new leather and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and immensely satisfying. This continues to be an utterly delicious example of Syrah from the New World with unmistakeable nods to the Old World. At this point, it still continues to benefit greatly from a few hours of air. Drink now with lots of patience and through 2037. — 7 months ago

Neal Krishna Devaraj

9.0

Peaches and passion fruit. Fruit forward — 2 years ago

Peter Montoleone

9.2

Absolutely delicious drinking very well right now. Nice balance of fruit and tannins!
— 5 months ago

Ed Chin

9.0

The oak has finally integrated. Too bad there’s a slight bitterness on the finish — 6 months ago

Ron R

9.4

Never had a poor bottle. At the price, possibly the best SB out there. Although I understand that the winemaker is a “character.” Got these cheap, so I bought them, but otherwise, I drink other SB’s. These wines have longevity - this is as fresh and vibrant as a spring daisy 🌼 — 9 months ago

with Anne-marie

Kerri

9.2

Great spring and summer Chard, flavorful and not overpowering. Great with a meal. — 2 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

An amazing Sauvignon Blanc with a great potential to age, enticing citrus notes with some powerful yet not overwhelming tropical fruit flavors. Great wood notes make this one very distinctive and expressive white from Sonoma. A bit hazy with some sediments which fall almost into a natural category of wines. However; it’s meant to improve as it ages. A bit not so common for a white from this region. Paired with seafood (salmon and tuna fish). Solid! — 6 months ago

Kate Parkerson

9.3

Very smooth with plum undernotes. An easy sipper. — 8 months ago

Steve Sánchez

9.3

Polished domestic Merlot. Very savory on the nose. Almost classic Bordeaux in style , green olive and olive tapenade. Oregano and thyme with just a hint of oak hut not overly in your face. Beautiful inky hue. Lots of great tannin and acidity on the backbone of this wine. Plenty of room to keep aging. Blackberries and blueberries upfront. Fantastic finish that lingers without feeling big heat. Very well balanced at 14.5% — 2 years ago